Auto Defects

Are Electric Cars Safe? Another Chevy Bolt Caught Fire, A Tesla Model S Plaid Did Too

“The concern with battery electric vehicle fires is two-fold: how often are they happening and how prepared…

CAS Remarks from INVEST Act Press Conference

June 30, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Brooks, [email protected] Remarks at Auto Safety Press Conference in…

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2011-2019 Kia Hyundai 2.0 and 2.4L GDI Settlements

Current and former owners of 2011-2019 Hyundai and Kia vehicles with 2.0L and 2.4L GDI engines may…

Senators propose legislation to boost safety of vehicle seats after CBS News investigation

“The Modernizing Seatback Safety Act can finally bring closure to an embarrassing half-century of an unwillingness to…

Investigation underway after 2 killed in fiery Tesla crash

“These electric vehicle battery fires are very different than your combustion engine fires where you’re dealing with…

Federal Vehicle Seat Standard could be Putting Families at Risk

“Safe seats should be standard.” The Center for Auto Safety has been pushing regulators for years to…

Safety Impact of Semiconductor Computer Chip Shortages

March 24, 2021 Center for Auto Safety Executive Director Jason Levine speaks with Newsy about the impact…

Safety TuneUp Reports User Agreement

Safety TuneUp Reports User Agreement OVERVIEW This page contains the User Agreement (“Agreement”) between you and Center…

Safety watchdog slams NHTSA’s new autonomous car safety regulations

“While the long-term safety value of this midnight rulemaking is yet to be determined, there is no…