Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation is opening an evaluation of reports of sudden downshifting in 2015-2017 Ford F-150s

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning that 100 Americans die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning linked to portabel generators.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is conducting an investigation regarding claims that engines could fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.

Toyota recently announced that it was recalling some of the Corolla Cross Hybrid automobiles over a braking issue. The recall pertains to 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid models.

A recent Consumer Reports study has 12 brands of cinnamon that consumers should never use, following the amount of lead found to be in them.

U.S. safety regulators say about 50 million unsafe air bags are in cars being driven around by Americans, and are considering a recall impacting 13 auto manufacturers.

Elon Musk's Tesla announced the recall of 1.85 million vehicles to address an issue in which a vehicle's software fails to detect an unlatched hood that could unexpectedly open.

German automaker BMW announced that it recalled 390,000 vehicles, including Series 3 Sedans and Sportwagon models made between 2006 and 2012, over airbag issues.

The Biden administration proposed a federal heat safety regulation that would require employers to give certain workers periodic breaks in cool spaces and access to water when it's hot.

Kia is recalling over 460,000 Tellurides made between 2020 and 2024, which could catch fire if a power-seat motor overheats, either in park or while driving on the road.

The United States Postal Service has revealed the rankings of the states where letter carriers are most likely to be bitten by a dog while on the job.

A young girl died on Saturday when she was suddenly and violently sucked into a large pipe inside a swimming pool at a Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Houston, her family claims in a lawsuit

Highway safety regulators are launching an investigation into a fatal crash on a highway near San Antonio that may be related to a Mustang's automated driving feature.

The vast majority of automated driving systems tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's new ratings system were deemed "poor" based on their safeguards.

Honda is planning to address an issue with the 2023 HR-V crossover SUV that has led to rear windows unexpectedly shattering because the glass is weakened by the use of the defroster.

A Florida man is suing Dunkin’ Donuts for at least $50,000, claiming a toilet at one of its locations exploded on him and covered him in feces and urine

A Florida judge said there is "reasonable evidence" that Tesla CEO Elon Musk knew about a defect in the automaker's autopilot system that makes the cars unsafe to drive.

The National Transportation Safety Board has urged another government agency to mandate that new cars have intelligent speed assistance technology in them.

Artificial intelligence is helping to streamline and improve security at sports venues, concert halls, schools and more through faster processing and less-intrusive screening.

The California Dept. of Motor Vehicles announced the suspension of autonomous taxi manufacturer Cruise's deployment and testing permits amid an investigation.