Fisker’s plan to make owners pay for recall repairs is illegal, DOJ says
The U.S. Department of Justice, writing on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), said in a filing submitted to Fisker’s bankruptcy docket Monday that the “scheme” violates the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act in multiple ways.
Right-turn-on-red bans not a ‘silver bullet’ for pedestrian safety, experts say
Studies show that such crashes don’t typically result in fatalities and serious injuries for pedestrians, indicating that, on their own, bans on the maneuver may not substantially address road safety challenges.
Tesla Recalls Thousands Of Cybertrucks For The Fifth Time In Less Than A Year
Tesla seems to be experiencing ongoing kinks with its Cybertrucks. The vehicle is arguably one of the company’s most popular right now. Cybertruck owners can check if their VIN is affected by using either the Tesla VIN Recall Search or NHTSA VIN Recall Search tools.
Why The Number Of Automotive Recalls Is Much Higher Than 20 Years Ago
Rather than there being one big reason, several key elements feed into the severe increase in car recalls. One of these is the sheer complexity of road-going cars in 2024 compared to 2004, for example. Aside from the complexity element, the fact that there are a greater number of electronic devices in vehicles means there is naturally more to go wrong.
Transportation Ballot Measures to Watch This November
Voters will weigh in on at least 18 ballot measures raising taxes to pay for transportation improvements. Transportation infrastructure is becoming more expensive to build.