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Tesla just set a date for its riskiest launch yet

Tesla just set a date for its riskiest launch yet

Sept. 3 in Austin is the easy part. What Tesla is missing is harder to fix.
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NHTSA Expands Investigation into GM's 6.2-Liter V8 Engines Over Persistent Failures

NHTSA Expands Investigation into GM's 6.2-Liter V8 Engines Over Persistent Failures

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded its investigation into General Motors' (GM) L87 6.2-liter V8 engines. This expansion follows continued complaints from owners regarding engine failures, despite previous recalls by GM. The probe now covers nearly one million trucks and SUVs equipped with this engine, spanning model years 2021 through 2026. Affected vehicles include popular models such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Cadillac Escalade, and GMC Yukon. NHTSA's new engineering analysis aims to assess the effectiveness of GM's prior attempts to remedy the problem and mitigate ongoing engine failures. Owners have reported persistent issues even after initial fixes, prompting the federal agency to take a closer look at the efficacy of the recall actions.
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NHTSA expands GM engine recall to include more model years

NHTSA expands GM engine recall to include more model years

The NHTSA investigation into General Motors models with certain V8 engines has now reached nearly 1 million vehicles.
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Explainer-What we know about the door handles that triggered China’s record auto recall

Explainer-What we know about the door handles that triggered China’s record auto recall

By Nora Eckert and Mike Colias Aug 21 (Reuters) - Electronic door handles of the kind that are at the center of China’s largest-ever vehicle recall have proliferated across the globe over the past decade, especially on electric vehicles.
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Representative Mike Flood Introduces Legislation to Standardize Vehicle Safety Across States

Representative Mike Flood Introduces Legislation to Standardize Vehicle Safety Across States

Representative Mike Flood (NE-01) has introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to the Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act, initially introduced by Senator Deb Fischer. This legislation aims to prevent lawsuits when vehicle safety components comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). The bill seeks to establish a single, uniform federal safety standard, thereby preventing a patchwork of state-level common law verdicts that could second-guess manufacturers who have met federal standards in good faith. The legislation would still allow claims for manufacturing defects, failure to meet FMVSS, breach of warranty, or other independent legal violations. The American Bus Association and the National Motor Freight Traffic Association have expressed support for Flood's efforts, emphasizing the need for consistent federal standards for interstate industries like motorcoaches and trucking.
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NHTSA Escalates Investigation into Ford 1.0L EcoBoost Timing Belt Failures

NHTSA Escalates Investigation into Ford 1.0L EcoBoost Timing Belt Failures

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation has escalated its probe into the Ford 1.0L EcoBoost engine's timing belt issues from a preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis. This expanded investigation now covers 135,551 vehicles, including 2014-2017 Fiestas and 2015-2018 Focus models with the 1.0L engine and manual transmission, as well as 2018-2021 EcoSports and 2016-2018 Focus models with automatic transmissions. The core issue involves a 'wet belt' design, where the timing belt operates submerged in engine oil. NHTSA's findings indicate that the belt material degrades, shedding debris that clogs the oil pump pick-up screen, leading to a loss of oil pressure and potential engine failure. This problem often occurs around 70,000 miles, well before Ford's specified 150,000-mile replacement interval, and even in vehicles with documented routine oil service. The oil pump pick-up screen is not serviceable without removing the engine, making repairs costly...
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GM engine recall investigation just got a whole lot bigger

GM engine recall investigation just got a whole lot bigger

The NHTSA investigation into General Motors models with certain V8 engines has now reached nearly 1 million vehicles.
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848,000-plus Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler vehicles recalled. See if yours is affected

848,000-plus Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler vehicles recalled. See if yours is affected

A software problem can prevent rearview camera images from appearing on the vehicle's media screen. Here's what New York drivers need to know.
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Senator Fischer Introduces Legislation to Address Excessive Trucking Lawsuits

Senator Fischer Introduces Legislation to Address Excessive Trucking Lawsuits

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) has introduced the Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act. This legislation aims to establish federal vehicle safety standards, set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as the consistent nationwide standards. The move comes in response to a rise in civil lawsuits where significant damages are awarded based on subjective standards, even when vehicles and equipment fully comply with existing federal regulations. These lawsuits have led to increased insurance costs and higher trucking prices, which are ultimately passed on to consumers. The proposed Act would prevent litigation when a safety component in question meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), while still allowing claims for manufacturing defects, failure to meet FMVSS, breach of warranty, or other independent legal violations. Representative Mike Flood (NE-01) has introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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U.S. Honda Drivers Face Similar Allegations in Class-Action Lawsuit Over Defective Rear Glass

U.S. Honda Drivers Face Similar Allegations in Class-Action Lawsuit Over Defective Rear Glass

U.S. Honda Drivers Face Similar Allegations in Class-Action Lawsuit Over Defective Rear Glass
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Vermont DMV Eases Car Inspection Rules to Reduce Costs for Drivers

Vermont DMV Eases Car Inspection Rules to Reduce Costs for Drivers

A legislative panel in Vermont has approved significant updates to the state's car inspection manual, effective September 1. These changes will allow mechanics to pass passenger cars and light trucks that previously would have failed inspection due to issues like minor brake rust, superficial tire cracks, and certain dashboard warning lights. The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) fast-tracked these revisions following legislation enacted in June, which mandated that vehicles should only fail inspection if a condition poses an 'immediate safety risk.' Ben Shelp, chief inspector at the DMV, stated that the primary goal of these changes is to make vehicle ownership more affordable for Vermonters. The revised manual also eliminates the requirement for mechanics to road test vehicles, aiming to reduce labor costs. Specific changes include allowing vehicles with 'rust' on rotors to pass unless the oxidation has progressed to 'pitting,' and permitting tires with 'weather cracks' that do not extend deeply...
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Honda Faces Class-Action Lawsuit in Canada Over Alleged Defective Rear-Glass Design, Similar U.S. Allegations Noted

Honda Faces Class-Action Lawsuit in Canada Over Alleged Defective Rear-Glass Design, Similar U.S. Allegations Noted

Honda is facing a class-action lawsuit in Canada, filed by Quebec-based law firm Lex Group Inc., concerning an alleged defective design in the rear-glass system of certain Honda and Acura models. The lawsuit, filed on July 17 in the Superior Court of Quebec, claims that the rear glass is prone to breaking or shattering without external impact. Affected models include the 2019-2023 Acura RDX, 2023-2024 Honda CR-V, and 2023-2024 Honda HR-V. The lawsuit alleges that Honda marketed these vehicles as safe and reliable despite being aware of the design flaw, citing numerous complaints and media reports in both the U.S. and Canada. Honda has not issued a recall in Canada to address this issue, and a similar lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. over these allegations.