Latest Road safety News
US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don't fasten their seat belts
DETROIT (AP) — Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don't buckle up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it finalized the rule, which also requires enhanced...
Edmunds hybrid sedan comparison: 2025 Honda Civic vs. 2025 Hyundai Elantra
There’s big news for the 2025 Honda Civic: It’s now available as a hybrid. More than that, its new gasoline-electric powertrain replaces the Civic’s previously optional turbocharged engine, making the Civic Hybrid both a max fuel economy choice as well as a higher-performance one. It seems...
GM adds over 132,000 heavy duty pickups to recall for tailgates that can open unexpectedly
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is adding over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups in the U.S. to a previous recall for tailgate release switches that can short circuit and open the gates while the trucks are in park. The recall adds certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and...
US to add features such as blind spot warnings and pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratings
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's automobile safety ratings will get a major update starting with the 2026 model year when regulators add new driver-assistance technologies and tests for protecting pedestrians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that...
Stellantis recalls Jeep and Dodge SUVs to fix computer problem that can disable brake safety devices
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling about 207,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs in the U.S. to fix a computer problem that can disable the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control safety features. The recall covers certain 2018 and 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs....
US agency says Tesla's public statements imply that its vehicles can drive themselves. They can't
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's highway safety agency says Tesla is telling drivers in public statements that its vehicles can drive themselves, conflicting with owners manuals and briefings with the agency saying the electric vehicles need human supervision. The National...
Michigan police officer smashes windshield to rescue woman from burning car
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — A central Michigan police officer broke the windshield of a burning car and pulled a woman to safety through the flames, a dramatic rescue that was recorded on his body camera. Video released by Mount Pleasant police showed the officer smashing the...
US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating Tesla's “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in...
St. Louis schools, struggling to get kids to classes, suspend bus vendor
ST. LOUIS (AP) — As St. Louis school officials continue to grapple with getting kids to classes amid a school bus driver shortage, the district said Monday it has suspended routes operated by one vendor after determining the buses violated safety standards. A statement from St....
A driver's test for autonomous vehicles? A leading expert says US should have one
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — At a time of growing concern about the safety of self-driving vehicles, a leading expert is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver's test that such vehicles would have to pass before they could travel on public roads. Such a...
