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NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION


Transportation Department is losing top auto safety regulator after a few months on the job

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Steve Cliff will be leaving his role as head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Florida death could be 20th in US caused by Takata air bags

A Florida man who was killed in a traffic crash last month could be the 20th death in the U.S. caused by exploding Takata air bag inflators.

A vehicle is stolen every 43.8 seconds. Don’t be the next target.

July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourages people to stay alert to avoid becoming the next target.

Feds probe deadly Tesla crash into parked tractor-trailer at rest stop

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a deadly collision near Gainesville, Florida.

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2 die when Tesla crashes into parked tractor-trailer in Florida

A driver and her passenger died Wednesday when the Tesla they were traveling in crashed into a parked tractor-trailer in Alachua County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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U.S. safety regulators to probe crash involving self-driving car from GM-backed Cruise

Federal vehicle safety regulators will investigate a crash last month in which a vehicle struck a self-driving car from General Motors-backed Cruise.

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New NHTSA chief: Agency to scrutinize auto-driver technology

The new head of the government’s road safety agency says he will intensify efforts to understand the risks posed by automated vehicle technology.

After missing its own deadline, NHTSA announces side-impact crash-test standard for child car seats

The new rules come after 2020 reports by ProPublica/CBS News​ found some booster seats received a passing grade during side-impact crash tests — though test dummies were violently tossed around during tests.

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Almost 400 Self-Driver, Driver-Assisted Accidents In Less Than 1 Year

Six people died in those crashes over a 10-month period. That's a teeny, tiny fraction of the 38,824 killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2020.

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Ford recalling 2.9 million vehicles that could roll away when in park

Ford says in documents that it knows of four injury reports due to the problem, and another six property damage claims.

Nearly 400 car crashes in 11 months involved automated tech, companies tell regulators

There were five deaths and six serious injuries in the 392 crashes reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from July 2021 to May 2022. Two-thirds of the crashes involved Teslas.

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Hundreds of automated vehicle crashes reported last year, many involving Teslas

Safety officials tracked nearly 400 collisions involving partially-automated vehicles, and found Tesla cars were responsible for more than two-thirds.

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U.S. safety agency says Tesla accounts for most driver-assist crashes, but warns data lacks context

Federal safety officials stressed that the data is not meant to portray whether one advanced driver-assist system is safer than another.

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US report: Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles

Automakers have reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas.

Teslas running Autopilot have been in 273 crashes in less than a year

Regulators released the first batch of information since mandating that companies such as Tesla report on serious crashes involving their driver-assistance systems.

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Data likely shows Teslas on Autopilot crash more than rivals

The government plans soon to release data on collisions involving vehicles with autonomous or partially automated driving system that will likely single out Teslas for a disproportionately high number of such crashes.

Tesla cars involved in 16 crashes with emergency vehicles, regulators say

Federal safety watchdog is investigating the electric car maker's self-driving system after a string of accidents.

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Federal investigators step up probe into Tesla Autopilot crashes

Federal regulators are expanding their examination of Autopilot's role in crashes with parked emergency vehicles.

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Teslas with Autopilot a step closer to recall after wrecks

Teslas with partially automated driving systems are a step closer to being recalled.

Feds: Goodyear knew of defective RV tires as early as 2002

Federal investigators say Goodyear knew that some of its recreational vehicle tires could fail and cause severe crashes, yet it failed to recall them for as long as 20 years.

U.S. safety regulators receive over 750 complaints of Teslas braking for no reason

Highway safety agency has been investigating phantom braking in Tesla's Models 3 and Y for over a year.

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US has over 750 complaints of Teslas braking for no reason

More than 750 Tesla owners have complained to U.S. safety regulators that cars operating on the company's partially automated driving systems have suddenly stopped on roadways for no apparent reason.

Memorial Day Travel Safety

Memorial Day Weekend is one of the most dangerous weekends to drive each year in the United States.

Senate confirms Steven Cliff to lead highway safety agency

The Senate has confirmed former California pollution regulator Steven Cliff to run the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

More people are dying on U.S. roads, even as cars get safer. Here's why it's a tough problem to solve

The increase in fatalities stems from a combination of factors including reckless or distracted driving and record levels of vehicle performance and weight.

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Federal agency sends team to probe Tesla crash that killed 3

The U.S. government’s road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a California crash that killed three people was operating on a partially automated driving system.

Report: Nearly 43,000 People Died On U.S. Roads In 2021

Traffic deaths in the U.S. rose 10.5% last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Nearly 43,000 people died on US roads last year, agency says

Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year.

U.S. traffic deaths reached a 16-year high in 2021, according to government estimates

More people died on U.S. roadways last year than any year since 2005, according to new data released Tuesday by federal vehicle safety officials.

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Nearly 43,000 people died on US roads last year, agency says

Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year.

Mercedes-Benz tells owners of 292,000 vehicles to stop driving them

Mercedes-Benz is telling the owners of over 292,000 vehicles in the U.S. to stop driving them because the brakes could fail.

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Rivian is recalling about 500 of its electric pickups for a child-safety defect

Affected vehicles may not properly disable the airbag when a child is in the front seat.

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Firearms overtook auto accidents as the leading cause of death in children

The change occurred in 2020, researchers say. Overall firearm-related deaths increased 13.5% between 2019 and 2020, but such fatalities for those 1 to 19 years old jumped nearly 30%.

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Feds investigate electric and hybrid vehicle batteries after 5 recalls

After recalls by GM, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Stellantis and Volkswagen, feds are investigating 138,000 batteries made by LG.

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US agency opens probe into electric vehicle batteries

U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into electric and hybrid vehicle batteries after five automakers issued recalls for defects that can cause fires or stalling.

Ford Recalls F-150 Because Transmission Can Suddenly Go Into Neutral

Over 47,000 pickup trucks from the 2021 model year are included in the recallBy Keith BarryFord is recalling certain 2021 F-150 pickup trucks because their transmissions may unexpectedly shift in...

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New vehicles in the U.S. must average 40 mpg by 2026, up from 28 mpg

Federal auto regulators announce new fuel economy requirements that roll back standards passed under Trump.

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New Vehicles Must Average 40 Miles Per Gallon By 2026, Up From 24

The new requirements increase gas mileage by 8% per year for model years 2024 and 2025 and 10% in the 2026 model year.

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New vehicles must average 40 mpg by 2026, up from 28 mpg

New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026 under new rules unveiled by the government.

A Better Idea Than Releasing Oil from the Strategic Reserve

It’s time to do away with the S.U.V. loophole.

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Having ‘The Talk’: When should aging parents stop driving?

Talking to a parent about driving can be emotional.

General Motors recalls 740K SUVs; headlights are too bright

General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because the headlight beams can be too bright and cause glare for oncoming drivers.

Volkswagen recalls more than 246,000 SUVs in North America

Automaker says faulty wiring can result in unexpected braking, sometimes while vehicles are sitting in traffic.

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VW recalls over 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking

Volkswagen is recalling more than 246,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because faulty wiring harnesses can make them brake unexpectedly, sometimes while in traffic.

Ford F-150 Pickup Trucks Recalled for Faulty Windshield Wipers

If the wipers stop working in bad weather, drivers may not be able to see the roadBy Keith BarryFord is recalling over 157,000 F-150 pickup trucks from the 2021 model year because their windshiel...

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Sudden braking in 2 VW SUV models draws regulatory scrutiny

First came the beeping alarms and the dashboard lights warning that something had gone haywire.

More than 1.7 million newer Hondas probed for needless automatic braking

Federal officials say they've got 278 complaints involving 2017 through 2019 CR-V SUVs and 2018 and 2019 Accord sedans. The problem could make them vulnerable to rear collisions.

cbsnews.com

Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic braking

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking systems on more than 1.7 million newer Hondas can stop the vehicles for no reason.

To Protect Pedestrians, Stop Yelling at Drivers

Vehicle operators will never be perfect, so the government should demand safer cars.

theatlantic.com

Severe storms roll through the Southeast

AccuWeather's Kim Leoffler reported live from the road on the night of Feb. 17, heading through Alabama to survey potential tornado damage as heavy rain fell throughout the area.

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Tesla faces safety investigation into "phantom braking" after surge of complaints

Some 350 complaints by Tesla owners saying their cars can stop on roads for no apparent reason and they feared rear-end crashes on freeways.

cbsnews.com

Tesla phantom braking complaints spur federal probe

Tesla phantom braking complaints spur federal probe

cnbc.com

US approves new headlights that won’t blind oncoming drivers

Anyone who has ever been temporarily blinded by high-beam headlights from an oncoming car will be happy to hear this.

Tesla recalls more vehicles as US agency increases scrutiny

Tesla is recalling nearly 579,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a “Boombox” function can play sounds over an external speaker and obscure audible warnings for pedestrians.

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Tesla recalls over 26,600 cars over windshield defroster software error

Tesla is recalling 26,681 vehicles over defective windshield defroster software that may reduce visibility and increase risk of crash.

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Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk

Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines are off.

Tesla recalls more than 817,000 vehicles for faulty seat-belt chime

Audible alert may fail to signal driver that their seat belt is unbuckled, increasing risk of injury or death in crash.

cbsnews.com

Tesla to recall FSD Beta software that let drivers slowly roll past stop signs

Newer versions of FSD Beta (2020.40.4.10 or later) subject to the recall gave drivers with "assertive mode" an option to roll through stop signs slowly.

cnbc.com

Tesla recalls nearly 54,000 cars because self-driving software runs stop signs

"Rolling stop" feature lets the automaker's vehicles roll through stop signs without coming to a complete halt.

cbsnews.com

Buttigieg vows to act as car fatalities spike

Buttigieg told The Associated Press that new federal data will show another increase in traffic fatalities.

cbsnews.com

Buttigieg pledges help as car fatalities keep spiking higher

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is pledging to tackle a rising U.S. epidemic of car fatalities.

New vehicles to be rated on how they make drivers stay alert

Two organizations that influence many Americans’ automobile buying decisions will begin rating vehicles on how well they track behavior of motorists who use partially automated driver-assist systems.

NTSB chief to fed agency: Stop using misleading statistics

With traffic fatalities spiking, the nation’s top safety investigator says a widely cited government statistic that 94% of serious crashes are solely due to driver error is misleading and the Transportation Department should stop using it.

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Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over possible safety issues

Defects in some models leading to problems with the rearview camera and front hood, which could lead to serious accidents, triggered two separate recalls of the electric cars.

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U.S. regulators step up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it's opening an engineering analysis to evaluate whether previous recalls of some Hyandai and Kia models covered enough vehicles.

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US steps up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires

U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a series of investigations into engine fires that have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a new engineering analysis investigation covers more than 3 million vehicles from the 2011 through 2016 model years. The agency has received 161 complaints of engine fires, some of which occurred in vehicles that had already been recalled.

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Project Roadblock: Let’s keep our roads safe this holiday season

According to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety administration, more than 10,100 died in drunk driving accidents on U.S. roadways in 2019. While that's the lowest total since records started being kept in 1982, consider this: every day, about 28 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 52 minutes.

Tesla disables video games on center touch screens in moving cars

The move comes one day after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it would open a formal investigation into distracted driving concerns about the video games.

npr.org

Tesla locks access to video games in main display while car is in motion

Tesla told the NHTSA that it's sending out a software update to keep video games from being played on the entertainment system while the car is moving.

cnbc.com

Tesla video games will no longer work in cars that are moving

A new software patch that Tesla plans to release will stop Passenger Play from activating when a vehicle is in drive.

cbsnews.com

Tesla to halt games on infotainment screens in moving cars

Under pressure from U.S. auto safety regulators, Tesla has agreed to stop allowing video games to be played on center touch screens while its vehicles are moving.

Tesla faces federal probe for its dashboard video games

Investigation focuses on 580,000 Tesla vehicles with "Passenger Play," which lets users play classic video games.

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Tesla is under investigation over the potential for drivers to play video games

The U.S. is looking into whether Tesla drivers can play video games on a center touch screen. According to the NHTSA, drivers have been able to play while the vehicle is in motion since Dec. 2020.

npr.org

Biden's highway safety pick vows to reduce US traffic deaths

President Joe Biden’s pick to run the nation’s highway safety agency is pledging to attack a crisis of fatal car crashes by implementing safety rules to deter impaired driving.

Speed-related car accidents cost the U.S. over $40 billion annually. Lowering the limit may not help

Many experts argue that the current speed limits might be too unrealistic and arbitrary to have any impact on how fast people drive.

cnbc.com

Gaming while driving: Tesla allows it, Mercedes does recall

Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Tesla allows drivers to play video games on dashboard touch screens while vehicles are moving.

NHTSA is discussing faulty Autopilot cameras with Tesla

Federal vehicle safety regulators said Thursday they are communicating with Tesla about faulty repeater cameras in some of their US-made electric cars.

cnbc.com

Drivers playing video games? US is looking into Tesla case

Last August, Vince Patton was watching a YouTube video of a Tesla owner who had made a startling observation: Tesla drivers could now play a video game on their car’s touch-screen dashboard — while the vehicle is moving.

The Deadly Myth That Human Error Causes Most Car Crashes

Every year thousands of Americans die on the roads. Individuals take the blame for systemic problems.

theatlantic.com

Infrastructure bill mandates action on seatback safety in wake of child deaths: "I don't want her to die in vain"

A six-year CBS News Investigation prompted an auto-safety reform that was included in the infrastructure bill President Biden signed Monday.

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Tesla driver's complaint being looked into by US regulators

U.S. auto safety regulators are looking into a complaint from a Tesla driver that the company’s “Full Self-Driving” software caused a crash.

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Whistleblower gets more than $24M for reporting Hyundai and Kia over engine fires

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the award is the first it has paid to a whistleblower. It's the maximum percentage allowed by law of penalties paid by the Korean automakers.

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Congress' new mandate to carmakers: Figure out a way to stop drunk driving

Under the legislation, monitoring systems to stop intoxicated drivers would roll out in all new vehicles as early as 2026. "It's monumental," said Alex Otte of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

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Tesla software recall may head off fight with US regulators

Tesla has issued a recall that automatically sent a software update fixing a safety problem in its electric vehicles.

US cites 'crisis' as road deaths rise 18% in first-half 2021

The government has reported that the number of U.S. traffic deaths in the first half of 2021 hit 20,160, the highest first-half total since 2006.

NTSB chair wants Tesla to limit where Autopilot can operate

The head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is calling on Tesla to act on recommendations to limit where its Autopilot driver-assist system can operate and to put a system in place to make sure drivers are paying attention.

NTSB: Driver was behind wheel at time of Texas Tesla crash

A driver was behind the wheel when a Tesla electric car crashed and burned last April near Houston, killing two men, neither of whom was found in the driver’s seat.

Former Calif. regulator tapped to run highway safety agency

A former California pollution regulator is being nominated to run the nation’s highway safety agency.

AP review: At least 13 auto safety rules are years overdue

As pandemic-era traffic fatalities spike, the U.S. agency in charge of auto safety is struggling with a backlog of safety rules ordered by Congress that are years overdue.

NHTSA opens new investigation into Takata airbags

The U.S. government’s highway safety regulator has opened an investigation into a potential problem that surfaced last year with 56 million Takata airbags but that the agency eventually deemed safe based on industry research.

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Feds probe NY Tesla crash that killed man changing flat tire

The U.S. government’s road safety agency has added another fatality involving a Tesla to the list of crashes it is probing due to the use of partially automated driving systems.

US asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla’s Autopilot system detects and responds to emergency vehicles that are handling traffic crashes.

US probing Autopilot problems on 765,000 Tesla vehicles

The U.S. government has opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system after a series of collisions with parked emergency vehicles.

US agency orders automated vehicle makers to report crashes

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver assist systems.

US to seek automated braking requirement for heavy trucks

U.S. auto safety regulators say they will move to require or set standards for automatic emergency braking systems on new heavy trucks.

Safety ratings yanked after Tesla pulls radar from 2 models

Two key groups that offer automobile safety ratings have yanked their top endorsements from some Tesla vehicles because the company has stopped using radar on its safety systems.

Here’s how you can be proactive in preventing hot car deaths in children

No one ever thinks it will happen to them, but a record 53 children died of heatstroke between 2018 and 2019, after being left in a vehicle.

Here’s how you can be proactive in preventing hot car deaths in children

No one ever thinks it will happen to them, but a record 53 children died of heatstroke between 2018 and 2019, after being left in a vehicle.

US opens probe of steering problems in Honda Accord sedans

The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating multiple complaints about steering failures that could affect more than 1.1 million Honda Accord sedans.

America's gas-fueled vehicles imperil Biden's climate goals

For President Joe Biden to reach his goal of cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, big pollution reductions will have to come from someplace other than automotive tailpipes.

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