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Over 44K Audi vehicles recalled due to software issue that causes speedometer to fail
Volkswagen recalled over 44,000 Audis because of a software malfunction that causes the panel display to fail the speedometer ...
NHTSA’s self-driving safety staff reportedly ‘disproportionally affected’ by DOGE cuts
The cuts that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency made at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in ...
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Distracted driving linked to thousands of deaths each year, says National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Driver distraction remains a leading cause of deadly crashes across the U.S., contributing to thousands of deaths and more ...
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Governor’s Highway Safety Program encourages drivers to drive safely during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program reminded the public to drive safely during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
2024 Saw a Major Drop In Estimated Traffic Fatalities, According to NHTSA
NHTSA estimates there were 39,345 traffic fatalities last year, which would be more than 1500 fewer lives lost than in 2023.
Car safety experts at NHTSA, which regulates Tesla, axed by DOGE
Job cuts at the US traffic safety regulator instigated by Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency ...
How Proposed Pedestrian-Impact Safety Standards Will Soften Automotive Design
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to make passenger cars safer for pedestrians. That also means more work ...
More than 100,000 SUVs recalled due to seat belt issue: What vehicles are on the list?
Ford Motor Company is recalling 105,000 SUVs due to a seat belt issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is ...
US traffic deaths fell 3.8% in 2024, lowest number since 2020
U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.8% in 2024 to 39,345, the lowest number since 2020, but fatalities on American roads remained ...
Chicco recalls more than 31,000 child car seats. See which models are included
Chicco is recalling the MyFit Zip Air Harness and Booster child restraint seats (CRS) with model numbers 07079561970070 and 04079561190070. In certain configurations, the child seat may allow ...
New Jersey’s roads were deadlier in 2024, while the rest of the country was mostly safer
A federal report said while traffic deaths dropped nationally, New Jersey was one of 14 states where more people died in 2024 ...