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U.S. traffic deaths increased by nine percent in the first six months of the year, to 16,290 people, the most since 2009, according to a preliminary report by the National Highway Safety Administration.
- Nhtsa Unveils Alcohol-detection Vehicle Technology [w/video]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has unveiled an alcohol-detection vehicle technology that “could potentially save thousands of lives each year.†Read more »...
- Us Road Fatalities Down 25% In Last Decade, Hit An All-time Low
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the 2013 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data, which shows a 3.1 decrease compared to 2012 and almost 25 percent compared to 2004. Moreover, injuries were also down by 2.1...
- Recall Roundup: 2011 Mercedes G-class And 2003-2004 Chevrolet Express And Gmc Savana
The latest automotive recall notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concern the 2011 model year Mercedes-Benz G-Class and certain Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles from the 2003 and 2004 model years for...
- Nhtsa Upgrades Investigation On Chevrolet Trailblazer Over Door Switch Fires
Toyota isn't the only automaker being probed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to reports of door fires. In a similar but separate action, NHTSA has intensified its investigation into fires originating in the driver's...
- Nhtsa Investigating 830,000 Toyota Camrys And Rav4s Over Door Fires
Federal safety regulators have opened a preliminary investigation into a possible fire risk in approximately 830,000 Toyota Camry sedans, Camry Solara coupes and cabriolets and RAV4 SUVs from the 2007 model year. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety...
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NHTSA Reports Increase in Traffic Deaths For the First Time in 5 Years, Baffles Experts
U.S. traffic deaths increased by nine percent in the first six months of the year, to 16,290 people, the most since 2009, according to a preliminary report by the National Highway Safety Administration.
The latest findings interrupt a 5-year continuous downward trend, which resulted in what the administration called a “historic†60-year low in 2011. The NHTSA report does not examine causes, and a full report of analyzed data could take more than a year.
Read more »- Nhtsa Unveils Alcohol-detection Vehicle Technology [w/video]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has unveiled an alcohol-detection vehicle technology that “could potentially save thousands of lives each year.†Read more »...
- Us Road Fatalities Down 25% In Last Decade, Hit An All-time Low
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the 2013 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data, which shows a 3.1 decrease compared to 2012 and almost 25 percent compared to 2004. Moreover, injuries were also down by 2.1...
- Recall Roundup: 2011 Mercedes G-class And 2003-2004 Chevrolet Express And Gmc Savana
The latest automotive recall notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concern the 2011 model year Mercedes-Benz G-Class and certain Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles from the 2003 and 2004 model years for...
- Nhtsa Upgrades Investigation On Chevrolet Trailblazer Over Door Switch Fires
Toyota isn't the only automaker being probed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to reports of door fires. In a similar but separate action, NHTSA has intensified its investigation into fires originating in the driver's...
- Nhtsa Investigating 830,000 Toyota Camrys And Rav4s Over Door Fires
Federal safety regulators have opened a preliminary investigation into a possible fire risk in approximately 830,000 Toyota Camry sedans, Camry Solara coupes and cabriolets and RAV4 SUVs from the 2007 model year. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety...