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fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

Parents, are you sure your kid's car seat is installed right? Here's how to know

Car seat misuse rates are pretty high right now. According to data from the National Digital Car Seat Check Form (NDCF), 74% of the almost 60,000 car seats that child passenger safety technicians (CPSTs) checked in 2025 were not being used as the manufacturer intended. The top culprits? Misused seat belts, harnesses and tethers.
Parenting
fromwww.thelocal.de
8 hours ago

Germany orders worldwide recall of BMWs over fire risk

Some 337,000 cars, 29,000 of them in Germany, covering five different models are "potentially concerned" by the safety issue, which concerns incorrect routing of the dashboard wiring, said the KBA. The recall concerns the i5, 5, M5, i7 and 7 models built between June 2022 and December 2025.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
11 hours ago

Disaster as fencing wire gets tangled in spinning car wash in North Carolina

A North Carolina rancher's pickup truck carrying high tensile wire became entangled in car wash brushes, causing significant damage to the equipment and a vehicle behind him.
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fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Ford is recalling 4.3 million trucks and SUVs to fix a towing software bug

Ford issued 152 safety recalls last year affecting 13 million vehicles, more than double GM's previous record, while a new recall affects 4.4 million vehicles due to integrated trailer module software vulnerability.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

18 Solaris Trollino trolleybuses (with Skoda electric motors) are being delivered to Tychy, Poland

Tychy is receiving eighteen new 12-meter Solaris Trollino trolleybuses, funded fully by the EU, partially replacing older fleet and enabling autonomous operation and safety upgrades.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Ducati's CEO said he hopes self-driving motorcycles never become a thing

We are not building mobility. We're building motorcycles. We're building something for joy and for fun," Chinnock said. "If it takes away the ability to operate it and experience it, then just get in a pod and go from point A to point B.
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Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 week ago

A Waymo vehicle hit a child. What can we learn from the incident?

A Waymo vehicle struck a child outside a Santa Monica elementary school on January 23; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating.
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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Own a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram? You may be under a stop-drive warning

Stellantis issued a 'do not drive' warning for 225,000 U.S. vehicles (2003–2016) until defective Takata airbag inflators are replaced.
US news
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

More Troubles for Fly E-Bike: Feds Order Costly Moped Recall - Streetsblog New York City

Fly E-Bike's Fly 10 mopeds (made July 1, 2022–Oct 31, 2024) have braking systems that fail FMVSS No. 122, prompting a federal recall.
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fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Dumbphones? Try dumbcars! Experts call for cars to go 'back to basics'

Many modern car technologies—touchscreen infotainment and pop-out door handles—can increase hazard by distracting drivers or preventing occupants from exiting after a crash.
#china-regulation
#tesla
fromFuturism
1 month ago
US politics

Government Tells Tesla That This Is Definitely the Last Time It Can Blow Off Deadline to Turn In Data On Why FSD Is Constantly Ignoring Traffic Laws

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fromFortune
2 months ago

Tesla faces NHTSA probe over Model 3 emergency door handles | Fortune

Certain 2022 Tesla Model 3 emergency mechanical door releases are under federal safety probe for being hidden, unlabeled, and unintuitive, covering about 179,071 vehicles.
Gadgets
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

The Dark Side Of Tesla's Sleek Door Handle Tech

Flush electronic door handles on Tesla vehicles have contributed to multiple fatalities by preventing occupants and rescuers from opening doors after crashes.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
US politics

Government Tells Tesla That This Is Definitely the Last Time It Can Blow Off Deadline to Turn In Data On Why FSD Is Constantly Ignoring Traffic Laws

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Back seats aren't as safe as they should be. A crash test is trying to help

IIHS strengthened its frontal offset crash test by adding a rear-seat dummy in 2022 and tightening criteria in 2024 after back-seat fatalities rose 46%.
World news
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

China bans all retractable car door handles, starting next year

China requires mechanical interior door releases and designs allowing non-impact-side doors to be opened without tools after crashes; automakers must comply by January 1, 2029.
#electric-vehicles
World news
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

China bans Tesla-style doors because they're a public safety hazard

China will ban flush electronic 'Tesla-style' concealed door handles and require mechanical releases accessible from inside and outside, effective January 1, 2027.
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fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles | TechCrunch

China will ban concealed electronic door handles on cars, requiring mechanical external and interior releases effective January 1, 2027, after fatal incidents and safety concerns.
#tesla-cybertruck
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

How Volvo's new adaptive seat belts will reduce injuries during a crash

Volvo's HuginCore enables seat belt pretensioners to select among 11 load-limiting profiles using high-speed sensor data to optimize belt force for each crash and occupant.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

A hidden flaw is prompting Nissan to recall thousands of newer vehicles

Nissan is recalling 26,432 2025-2026 vehicles because improperly welded door strikers can break and potentially cause doors to open while driving.
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Sunday Links: Trump Will Not Be Attending Super Bowl, Calls Halftime Performers Terrible Choice'

Multiple regional and national incidents—from political decisions and protests to severe winter weather, vehicle safety complaints, and local tragedies—are affecting communities across California and the U.S.
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frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The Clever Way Volvo Solved The Biggest Issue With Electric Door Handles

Designing electronic shark-fin door handles with proper redundancy can mitigate safety risks associated with power door handles.
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frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Watch What Happens When The Volvo EX60 Slams Into A Pole

The Volvo EX60 combines advanced safety engineering, multi-adaptive seatbelts, and rigorous proprietary crash testing to protect occupants in severe off-road pole impacts.
#euro-ncap
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tesla hit with another lawsuit over 'defective' door handles

Certain 2014–2016 Tesla Model S flush electronic door handles routinely fail, causing entry problems and potential safety risks and prompting a class-action lawsuit.
US politics
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The War On Electronic Door Handles Just Came To The U.S.

Vehicle door handles must open quickly and intuitively in emergencies, including after power loss, requiring conspicuous labeling, mechanical redundancies, and standardized designs.
#tesla-fsd
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fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Elon Musk just said some crazy stuff about the Tesla Roadster

The upcoming Roadster prioritizes extreme performance and memorable features over maximum safety, positioning itself as a last-generation human-driven supercar with possible hovering capability.
Gadgets
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Small, 3-in-1 Car Safety Accessory Could Save Your Life as a Driver or Uber Rider-and It's Only $20 at Amazon

Keep a compact multitool flashlight with seatbelt cutter and window breaker within arm's reach in every vehicle for rapid emergency escape.
#rivian
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

Tesla's Model 3 emergency door release controls are being investigated

A U.S. regulator opened a defect investigation into 2022 Tesla Model 3 sedans over potentially inaccessible, hidden, or unlabeled emergency mechanical door releases.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Here is What Every Car Owner Should Know How to Fix

Every driver should learn basic car maintenance and simple repairs to keep vehicles safe, functional, and preserve value.
#autonomous-vehicles
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

Ford recalls over 270,000 electric and hybrid cars due to parking function issue

Ford is recalling over 270,000 electric and hybrid U.S. vehicles due to an integrated park module defect that can prevent park engagement and cause rollaways.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Tesla drivers are buying escape tools andcarsto avoid getting trapped inside

Electrically controlled flush door handles can fail, trapping occupants and prompting consumer complaints, safety probes, petitions, aftermarket fixes, and redesign efforts.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Kia and Hyundai will spend millions fixing old cars to stop 'Kia Boyz' thefts

Kia and Hyundai will install zinc sleeves and add engine immobilizers, offering free repairs for about 9 million vehicles sold 2011–2022 to prevent USB-based thefts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Army fixing 6,000 support trucks grounded over safety issues

6,000 British Army support vehicles have been withdrawn for propshaft repairs, with replacement parts being fitted while operational readiness is maintained.
#crash-test-dummies
fromFortune
3 months ago
Public health

Car-crash injury risks are higher for women but the government has only used male crash test dummies for years. That's finally changing | Fortune

fromFortune
3 months ago
Public health

Car-crash injury risks are higher for women but the government has only used male crash test dummies for years. That's finally changing | Fortune

Environment
fromFortune
3 months ago

'You may not believe me, but I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield': North Carolina motorist rocked by bird-feline freefall | Fortune

A bald eagle dropped a cat through a motorist's windshield on U.S. Route 74; the driver was uninjured and authorities were notified.
#female-crash-test-dummy
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

London Councils urges government to act on surge in illegal e-bikes and unsafe batteries - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London Councils urges urgent secondary legislation to crack down on unsafe e-bikes, conversion kits and uncertified lithium-ion batteries endangering riders and the public.
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fromusa.streetsblog.org
3 months ago

What It's Really Like to Drive a Car With Intelligent Speed Assist Streetsblog USA

Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) is a low-cost, proven technology using GPS and cameras to alert or prevent speeding, reducing speed-related fatalities.
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fromThe Verge
3 months ago

'Eyes-off driving' is coming, and we're so not ready

General Motors plans Level 3 eyes-off driving allowing hands- and eyes-off operation on some highways while leaving drivers responsible for takeover and legal consequences.
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fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

How to Recognize Genuine OEM Car Parts and Avoid Counterfeits

Counterfeit car parts are increasingly common, threaten vehicle safety and finances, and buyers must verify genuine OEM components before purchasing.
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frominsideevs.com
3 months ago

Everything's On A Screen': Here's Why Scout's New Cars Will Have Good-Old Buttons

Reintroducing tactile buttons and materials can reduce driver distraction, improve safety ratings, and restore connection in increasingly screen-dominated vehicle interiors.
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fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Friday Video: The Horrors of the Modern High-Tech Car - Streetsblog USA

Modern cars are becoming technology-laden, introducing dangerous distractions, privacy risks, unreliable biometrics, confusing controls, and increased pedestrian hazards.
#nhtsa
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
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NHTSA to Probe Tesla's Self-Driving Mode After Reports of Running Red Lights, Veering Into Traffic

fromsfist.com
4 months ago
Cars

NHTSA to Probe Tesla's Self-Driving Mode After Reports of Running Red Lights, Veering Into Traffic

frominsideevs.com
4 months ago

Tesla Recalls 13,000 EVs Built This Year Because They May Lose Power

Tesla is recalling 12,963 electric cars built and sold in the United States this year, because they may lose power while driving. According to official documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected vehicles have been fitted with high-voltage battery contactors that have a faulty solenoid. The problematic solenoid may force the contactor to suddenly open due to a poor coil termination connection, which stops the flow of electricity from the main battery to the electric motor or motors.
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fromFast Company
4 months ago

Tesla recalls over 63,000 Cybertrucks due to the front lights being too bright

Tesla is recalling more than 63,000 Cybertrucks in the U.S. because the front lights are too bright, which may cause a distraction to other drivers and increase the risk of a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the recall includes certain Cybertrucks with a model year between 2024 and 2026. The vehicles were made between Nov. 13, 2023, and Oct. 11, 2025, with operating software versions prior to 2025.38.3.
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Artificial intelligence
fromTESLARATI
4 months ago

Tesla's new Safety Report shows Autopilot is nine times safer than humans

Autopilot recorded one crash every 6.36 million miles in Q3 2025, a crash rate about nine times lower than the U.S. average of one crash per 702,000 miles.
fromSustainable Bus
4 months ago

Clear visibility, greater safety: the digital wing mirror ProViu Mirror by AUMOVIO - Sustainable Bus

Mirrors are the past - cameras are the future. With ProViu® Mirror, AUMOVIO replaces traditional wing mirrors on commercial vehicles and sets new standards in safety, visibility and efficiency. High-resolution cameras and displays deliver a clear surround view without bulky housings. Conventional mirrors create blind spots, impair visibility in rain, snow, or low-setting sun, and cause air resistance. ProViu® Mirror removes these drawbacks.
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fromFamily Handyman
4 months ago

The Unwritten Rules of Honking and Road Rage

Car horns are essential safety devices meant to alert others to prevent collisions; use briefly for safety, not to express anger.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

MG wants us to pay 500-plus to remedy rogue electric car

An MG5 electric car experienced a power-system fault after using a motorway charger, surged uncontrollably, and MG refused further investigation under warranty.
#cybertruck
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 Tundra and Sequoia hybrids over rearview camera issue

Toyota is recalling nearly 400,000 vehicles because the rearview camera may not display when backing up, increasing the risk of a crash, federal traffic safety regulators said. Included in the recall are 2022-2025 Toyota Tundras and Tundra hybrids and 2023-2025 Sequoia hybrids. The number of automobiles in the recall total 393,838, with the non-hybrid Tundra making up more than half of them.
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frominsideevs.com
4 months ago

Why Do So Many EVs Copy The Worst Feature Of Gas Cars?

Automatic-transmission creep causes heavy vehicles to roll slowly without driver input, creating a dangerous legacy that persists into the electric vehicle era.
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frominsideevs.com
4 months ago

Rivian R2 Is Up Next As Auto Industry Rethinks Door Handles

Rivian will redesign R2 interior door handles to include a clearly visible manual release near electronic handles amid safety concerns and federal probes.
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from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Snow-Ready Rides: The Best Winter Vehicles

Vehicles with reliable all-wheel drive, high ground clearance, strong safety systems, and winter-specific features significantly improve safety in snow and cold conditions.
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