Report: Car caused Ala. school bus to plunge from overpass, killing 4 students in 2006 A new federal report says a passing car ...
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Over 1,000 Toyota and Lexus owners have reported sudden, spontaneous acceleration of their vehicles since 2001, including crashes blamed ...
Automakers, federal agency studying fake noise to ensure greater pedestrian safety It was no exaggeration a few years ago when consumers began reading that the cars of the future would be so quiet that blind pedestrians would be in danger. Electric cars ...
NY-based school bus manufacturer to recall small school buses A New York-based school bus manufacturer has agreed to recall nearly 6,000 small school buses after the government alleged that the company tried to shift responsibility for the recalls by changing its name. ...
Eighth recall of vehicles prone to catch fire when parked and unattended For the eighth time in recent years, Ford Motor Co. is recalling millions of vehicles to fix a faulty cruise control switch that can overheat and start a fire, even ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is expanding its largest ever recall -- involving faulty cruise control deactivation switches that have caused fires -- by 4.5 million vehicles, regulators and company officials said on Tuesday. The action effectively closes out a 10-year ...
Infiniti M35, M45 also recalled for same problem Nissan is recalling a number of models to fix a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system. Included in the recall are: The recall affects vehicles sold or registered in the following states: The ...
Highway deaths fall to record low during the first 6 months of 2009 Deaths on U.S. highways have dropped to a record low during the first six months of 2009, continuing a recent trend of fewer people dying on roads. The National ...
Federal Highway Administration, Oklahoma State U to partner on research The Federal Highway Administration will conduct an ambitious new study to better understand and prevent motorcycle crashes, according to a Administrator Victor Mendez. Despite years of steadily improving highway safety and roadway ...
Toyota has launched a massive recall of 3.8 million vehicles in the United States due to a potential problem with floor mats that could cause the gas pedal to stick, US media have reported. The world's number one automaker informed the US ...
New research finds increase in use of hand-held devices among all drivers Leading the call for a cultural shift in how Americans view safe driving, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is challenging over 250 safety experts, industry representatives, elected officials and members of ...
In this image provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accelerator interference caused by an out-of-position all-weather floor mat is demonstrated. Toyota Motor Corp. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 said it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, the ...
