AirPro Diagnostics announced its Auggie mobile static recalibration device has been independently tested and has met Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle requirements, proving a complete and safe recalibration. FT Techno of America (FTTA), an independent vehicle evaluation company, recently performed the following industry recognized ADAS tests […]
NHTSA Addresses Third-Party Access to Diagnostics and Serviceability Info in Cybersecurity Best Practices for New Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles, an update to its 2016 edition. The document describes NHTSA’s guidance to the automotive industry for improving vehicle cybersecurity for safety. “As vehicle technology and connectivity develop, cybersecurity needs to be a top priority for […]
Hyundai and Kia Issue Recalls for Fire Risk
Vehicles should be parked outside until they are repaired. Hyundai Motor America and Kia America recommend that owners of select Model Year 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles park their cars outside and away from homes and other structures until their vehicles have been repaired, due to new recalls for the risk of fire. […]
Insurance Association Says Record Rise in Traffic Fatalities Underscores Need for Enhanced Auto Safety Initiatives
American Property Casualty Insurance Association’s (APCIA) says that the early crash fatality estimates released last week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reinforces the need for roadway and driver safety investment. The NHTSA report estimated that 9,560 people died in traffic crashes during the first quarter of 2022, which is a 7% increase […]
NHTSA Early Estimates Show Record Increase in Traffic Fatalities Nationwide During First Quarter
Traffic fatalities projected at highest level in 20 years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA) on August 17 released its early estimates of traffic fatalities for the first quarter of 2022. NHTSA estimates that 9,560 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the first quarter of 2022. This is an increase of about […]
FHWA and NHTSA Announce Crash Responder Training Program for Safety Week
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) Administration marked the beginning of Crash Responder Safety Week on Monday by spotlighting the training offered by the FHWA for first responders. Designed by and for responders, the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training helps teams of police, firefighters, highway workers, […]
New Data Shows That U.S. Road Fatalities Spiked in First Half of 2021
Speeding remains above pre-pandemic levels. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Half (January-June) of 2021, which shows the largest six-month increase ever recorded in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System’s history. An estimated 20,160 people died in motor vehicle […]
NHTSA Reports Motor Vehicle Fatalities Up Over 10% in First Quarter
Increase occurred even though traffic volume was up year-over-year. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Quarter of 2021. NHTSA estimates that 8,730 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the first three months of 2021, a 10.5% […]
Subaru Issues Do Not Drive Notice and Recall on Over 800 MY21 Impreza Vehicles Over Control Arm Weld Failure
Subaru of America has issued a do not drive notice and recall on select Model Year 2021 Impreza vehicles. This notice and recall involves 802 Model Year 2021 Impreza vehicles. A lower control arm weld on the front driver’s side may fail on affected vehicles. If this happens, the tire could contact the wheel well, […]
GM Expands Recall to All Chevrolet Bolt Vehicles
Owners urged to limit charging, park away from structures, and more. GM is expanding the current Chevrolet Bolt recall to include model year 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles. With this expansion, all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles are now recalled due to the risk of the high-voltage battery pack catching fire. The recall applies to all Bolt […]
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