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NHTSA ends probe into 1.7 million Honda vehicles for power loss

Top U.S. auto safety regulators are closing an investigation into about 1.7 million Honda Motor Co. vehicles for loss of power.

What Trump vs. Harris means for the auto industry

Vice President Kamala Harris will likely inherit President Joe Biden's sweeping automotive and labor agenda if she clinches the Democratic nomination for president in August.

What Supreme Court's overturning of Chevron deference means for auto industry regulation

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron deference limits the authority of federal agencies, but past legal challenges and compromises with industry make automotive regulators uniquely positioned to survive further judicial challenges.

Rear automatic braking improves safety, IIHS says in new crash test

Seven out of eight crossovers with rear automatic braking performed well in a recent rear crash prevention test from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.

EV tax credits improve affordability. But their power is limited

The tax credits cast a wide net when they took effect in 2022. Now just 15 vehicles qualifyStricter rules about battery materials and components sourcing could diminish the share of eligible models even more.

Partial automated driving systems do not improve vehicle safety, IIHS says

Partially automated driving systems that can take over driving in some settings don't have a tangible impact on vehicle safety, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute says.

Detroit 3 fall behind international automakers in U.S. vehicle production

International automakers produced more light vehicles in the U.S. than the Detroit 3 for the first time in 2023, according to a report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association released July 9.

Stellantis recalls 332,000 vehicles over airbag activation concerns

Stellantis is recalling 332,000 vehicles in the U.S. for an issue with the seat belt connector that could prevent airbag deployment in the event of a crash.

BMW recalls nearly 400,000 U.S. vehicles for faulty airbags; NHTSA warns on using replacements

BMW of North America is recalling about 394,029 vehicles in the U.S. over concerns that airbags might explode during deployment. NHTSA also warned consumers about using replacement airbags.

Fisker recalls nearly 8,000 Ocean crossovers amid bankruptcy proceedings

Fisker Inc. is recalling 7,965 Ocean SUVs in the U.S. and Canada over a water pump issue that could lead to loss of power. It was the fourth Ocean recall issued this summer.

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