NHTSA Investigates Nearly 1.9 Million Toyota RAV4s Over Fire Risks March 1, 2021 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, — U.S. auto safety regulators on Monday said they have opened an investigation into nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4...
Ford Recalling 153,000 Vehicles in U.S., Canada That Could Have Faulty Inflators February 19, 2021 By David Shepardson Ford Motor Co is recalling 153,000 older trucks that may have had obsolete Takata air bag modules installed in collision...
Tesla to Recall 135,000 U.S. Vehicles Under Pressure From Auto Safety Regulators February 2, 2021 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — Tesla Inc has agreed to recall 134,951 Model S and Model X vehicles with touchscreen displays that could...
U.S. Agency Orders Ford to Recall 3 Million Vehicles Over Air Bags January 20, 2021 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co must recall 3 million vehicles with potentially defective driver-side Takata air bags, the U.S. auto...
U.S. Exempts Self-Driving Vehicles From Some Crash Standards January 15, 2021 By Joseph White and David Shepardson The outgoing Trump administration said on Thursday it was issuing new rules that would allow manufacturers of automated vehicles to...
Tesla Balks at Touch Screen Recall, US Agency Takes Action January 15, 2021 By Tom Krisher DETROIT — Tesla Inc. is balking at recalling about 159,000 vehicles with potentially defective touch screens, so U.S. safety regulators...
U.S. Traffic Deaths Skyrocket After Coronavirus Lockdowns Expire January 14, 2021 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — U.S. traffic deaths jumped dramatically after coronavirus lockdowns ended in 2020, rising 13.1% in the three months ending...
U.S. Asks Tesla to Recall 158,000 Vehicles for Touchscreen Failures January 14, 2021 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday asked Tesla Inc to recall 158,000 Model S and...
Kia Recalls 295,000 US Vehicles for Fire Risks December 7, 2020 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — Kia Motors Corp said on Saturday it is recalling 295,000 U.S. vehicles for engine fire risks. The Korean...
Hyundai Recalls 129,000 U.S. Vehicles for Engine Issue December 4, 2020 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — Hyundai Motor Co is recalling 129,000 U.S. vehicles for an engine issue that can increase the risk of...