NHTSAVW to modify late-model diesels in N. America to prevent improper fuelingMay 22, 2013 06:01 CET  Volkswagen plans to refit more than a quarter million 2009-12 diesel cars to prevent North American customers from mistakenly pumping gasoline into the fuel tanks.... Read More »
VW to modify late-model diesels to prevent improper fueling 4:36 pm U.S. ET | May 21, 2013  Volkswagen plans to refit more than a quarter million 2009-12 diesel cars to prevent North American customers from mistakenly pumping gasoline into the fuel tanks.... Read More »
Automakers, dealers remain opposed to bill preventing rental firms from renting recalled vehicles 6:34 pm U.S. ET | May 21, 2013 Major automakers and auto dealers told a Senate panel Tuesday that they remain opposed to legislation that would prohibit rental car companies from renting or selling vehicles that are subject to a federal safety recall.... Read More »
Subaru, Mitsubishi small crossovers top new crash test 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 16, 2013  The Subaru Forester and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have won top honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, becoming the only small SUVs to ace the group's new "small overlap" crash test.... Read More »
NHTSA confirms new deputy, considers push for automatic braking 3:51 pm U.S. ET | May 15, 2013 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has confirmed David Friedman, previously a transportation analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists, as its new deputy administrator.... Read More »
U.S. to monitor cybersecurity risks as car connectivity grows 3:04 pm U.S. ET | May 15, 2013  Rising cybersecurity risks to drivers as their cars become increasingly powered by and connected to computers have prompted federal auto safety regulators to start a new office focusing on the threat.... Read More »
Toyota puts high beams on headlight regulation 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013  With a recent petition, Toyota has intensified the pressure on safety regulators to approve new headlights currently forbidden on U.S. roads. The headlights use cameras to detect other cars and automatically dim the portions of the high beam that would shine in other drivers' eyes.... Read More »
NHTSA looks into Chrysler Group, Mazda vehicles 11:17 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today it is checking into 2006 Chrysler Group and 2009 Mazda vehicles in response to complaints about engine stalls and doors that fail to properly close.... Read More »
EDITORIAL NHTSA must see the light on safety updates 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration needs to review its process for allowing automakers to introduce advances in lighting technology.... Read More »
Chrysler recalls 469,000 SUVs worldwide over gearshift issue 12:52 pm U.S. ET | May 11, 2013  Chrysler Group is recalling about 469,000 SUVs worldwide to update software after some vehicles' circuit boards were found to be transmitting signals that trigger inadvertent gearshifts to neutral, the automaker said Saturday.... Read More »
Corvettes from 2005-2007 being probed over headlight problems 10:21 am U.S. ET | May 10, 2013  Federal auto safety regulators have launched a preliminary investigation into the Chevrolet Corvette from model years 2005 to 2007, citing dozens of complaints that the car's headlights can turn themselves off without warning.... Read More »
U.S. regulators close inquiries into Ford, Chrysler vehicles 12:18 pm U.S. ET | May 8, 2013  Federal safety regulators closed two separate probes into vehicles made by Ford and Chrysler after the two automakers conducted safety recalls this year to fix glitches in some models.... Read More »
Study: 90% of parents admit to driving distracted 1:49 pm U.S. ET | May 7, 2013 Nearly nine of 10 parents admit to talking, texting or otherwise driving distracted while transporting their children in the past month, a new study by the University of Michigan reveals.... Read More »
BMW recalls 220,000 vehicles in Takata airbag issueMay 7, 2013 15:54 CET  BMW said it is recalling about 220,000 vehicles worldwide from model years 2002 and 2003 as part of a wider recall affecting airbags made by supplier Takata.... Read More »
BMW recalls 220,000 vehicles in Takata airbag issue 9:54 am U.S. ET | May 7, 2013  BMW said it is recalling about 220,000 vehicles worldwide from model years 2002 and 2003 as part of a wider recall affecting airbags made by supplier Takata.... Read More »
General Motors recalls more than 38,000 sedans over circuit board glitch 3:37 pm U.S. ET | May 6, 2013 GM will recall more than 38,000 sedans equipped with its "eAssist" mild hybrid system to repair circuit boards that may overheat leading to a loss of battery charge or in extreme cases, a fire in the trunk.... Read More »
Ford Crown Victoria police cars being probed by NHTSA 3:54 pm U.S. ET | April 30, 2013  Older model Ford Crown Victoria police cars are the focus of an upgraded defect investigation by federal safety regulators, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today. The agency also said it taking preliminary looks at the Porsche 911 and Dodge Viper sports cars.... Read More »
Experts: Industry hears a call for voice commands 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 29, 2013 New federal guidelines to battle distracted driving will put even more pressure on car companies to pack voice-activated features into their vehicles, experts say.... Read More »
EDITORIAL New guidelines should make driving safer 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 29, 2013 It is in the best interests of automakers, suppliers and the motoring public to use technology to make vehicles safer by helping drivers keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel.... Read More »
Subaru recalls 10,000 Forester SUVs to replace faulty floor mats 1:20 pm U.S. ET | April 26, 2013  Subaru is recalling about 10,000 Forester SUVs to replace improperly made carpet floor mats that may curl up in the heat and interfere with the clutch, brake and accelerator pedals.... Read More »
JAMIE LaREAU Proposals for automakers to help limit distracted driving seem fair 10:39 am U.S. ET | April 26, 2013  Here's a big thank you to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency announced earlier this week some new guidelines to help address the hazards posed by complex in-car control systems and distracted driving.... Read More »
NHTSA recommends disabling built-in texting, Web browsing 1:50 pm U.S. ET | April 23, 2013  Federal regulators, moving to curb distracted driving, issued final voluntary safety guidelines today that would disable certain in-vehicle functions such as manual texting and video phoning while driving.... Read More »
GABE NELSON Whatever happened to the backup camera mandate? 1:12 pm U.S. ET | April 15, 2013  Just a few months ago, it seemed to be a done deal that light vehicles sold in the United States would need backup cameras within a few years. Auto safety regulators had proposed to mandate them in new vehicles by as soon as 2014, following through on a 2008 law aimed at reducing the number of children who are backed over and hurt or killed.... Read More »
Feds weigh new safety gear ratings 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 8, 2013 To score high on the government's five-star safety program, car companies may soon need to do more than just protect passengers during a crash. They might need to keep their customers out of accidents, too.... Read More »
EDITORIAL Updating auto safety ratings makes sense 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 8, 2013 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining three possible revisions to its new-car assessment program, which provides shoppers with ratings to help guide their vehicle purchases. All three have merit.... Read More »
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