The NHTSA has launched a new website for whistleblowers in the automotive industry to report known defects and safety violations, while offering them monetary compensation for successful prosecutions.
A new report warns the number of unrepaired vehicles under recall has increased this year.
One out of every six Uber and Lyt ride sharing service vehicles have unfixed recalls, which could put passengers at risk, according to Consumer Reports.
The GAO reports that consumers have trouble learning about and responding to auto recalls, and suggests heavier reliance on electronic media like texting and emails to inform consumers when their…
Maryland has received the first grant in a new program by the NHTSA to get states to inform auto owners of unaddressed recalls when they purchase a used car.
The Department of Transportation and the NHTSA have issued new policy guidance on how the auto industry should develop and deploy vehicles with self-driving technology.
A new law by Congress requires all rental car companies to ensure that vehicles on their lots have any recall repairs fixed before being rented.
Ford announced two recalls affecting more than half a million vehicles that may have problems turning off or warning occupants of potential problems.
Nearly two dozen Chrysler recalls are being scrutinized by federal regulators at an upcoming hearing over whether the company responded appropriately to keep consumers safe.
Millions of unrepaired vehicles are on U.S. roads with defective Takata airbags and other mechanical problems that could cause injuries, accidents and death, according to reports.
