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Ford And Mazda To Recall More Takata Airbag Inflators

“Where the petition does reference the testing conducted by Takata on Ford inflators, there is little evidence…

Screens in cars are getting even bigger? Is it safe?

by Nathan Bomey January 15, 2021 “There are already some studies that indicate significant driver distraction can…

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…

Self-driving vehicles allowed to skip some crash safety standards under new rule

Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said in a statement that the long-term…

Tesla balks at touch screen recall, US agency takes action

“I think it’s planned obsolescence, which requires physical replacement of a part which Tesla tried to gloss…

Used Cars Often Sold with Dangerous Defects

The car industry downplays the dangers of some recalls, but Jason Levine, executive director of the Center…

Hyundai, Kia fined for delaying US engine failure recalls

Jason Levine, executive director of the center, said they petitioned NHTSA seeking an investigation because no one…

GM to recall 6 million vehicles with Takata air bags

November 23, 2020 The U.S. is making General Motors recall its SUVs and pickup trucks equipped with…

GM to recall 7M vehicles globally to replace Takata air bags

Jason Levine, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, which opposed GM’s petitions to avoid…

U.S. lays groundwork for self-driving car standards

“One can only hope that this means someone at DOT finally decided that the current lack of…