http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/National_Highway_Traffic_Safety_AdministrationFind stories, videos, and photos about National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:34:40 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/National_Highway_Traffic_Safety_Administration14433Find stories, videos, and photos about National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from CNN.com.http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/24/autos/toyota_recall/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/24/autos/toyota_recall/index.htmFederal regulators announced Tuesday the recall of 110,000 Toyota pickup trucks in 20 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:50:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/news/companies/Toyota_NHTSA_recall/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/news/companies/Toyota_NHTSA_recall/index.htmWhat could have been a heated battle between Toyota and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration in a game of "he said/she said" quickly cooled.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:55:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/13/news/companies/Ford_recall/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/13/news/companies/Ford_recall/index.htmFord issued the largest single recall in its history Tuesday as drivers of an additional 4.5 million vehicles were alerted about a fire hazard from a faulty switch.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:15:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/08/news/economy/obama_emissions_regulation.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/08/news/economy/obama_emissions_regulation.fortune/index.htmIf Congress won't get the job done on climate change, President Obama has a way to do it himself. But is he strong-arming the legislative branch?Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:13:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/US/08/21/cash.for.clunkers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/US/08/21/cash.for.clunkers/index.html#cnnSTCTextAs car dealers start to turn away new Cash for Clunkers customers, a key industry group is urging the government to give them another week to get their paperwork in.Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:26:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/07/13/drunken.driving/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/07/13/drunken.driving/index.html#cnnSTCTextFewer Americans are driving drunk, but roughly one in six drivers on weekend nights is on drugs, according to a data released Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey.Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:39:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/23/autos/clunker_scams/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/23/autos/clunker_scams/index.htmPresident Obama hasn't even signed the "Cash for Clunkers" legislation into law yet, but already criminals and some unscrupulous car dealers are using it to dupe consumers.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:43:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1839971,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1839971,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe government is urging owners of 5 million recalled Ford vehicles to bring them to dealerships to repair a cruise control switch system that has been tied to engine firesTue, 09 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/09/09/autos/vehicle_recall/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/09/09/autos/vehicle_recall/index.htmThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has put out another recall warning the owners of some Ford, Lincoln and Mercury SUV's, pickup trucks, vans and cars that their vehicles have a defect that could cause them to catch fire at any time.Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:23:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/09/05/aa.distractions/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/09/05/aa.distractions/index.html#cnnSTCTextDriving a car is a complex physical and mental operation. Not only does it require coordination and reflexes, it also requires rapid assessment skills and good judgment. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:41:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1832609,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1832609,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsBMW AG said Wednesday it was recalling 200,000 vehicles over concerns that the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crashWed, 13 Aug 2008 21:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/05/14/autos/smart_fortwo_iihs_crash_test/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/05/14/autos/smart_fortwo_iihs_crash_test/index.htmThe ultra-tiny Smart ForTwo earned top marks in side and front crash tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said Wednesday. The two-seat car did not earn the Institute's Top Safety Pick designation, however, because it didn't earn top marks for whiplash protection.Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:55:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/04/03/autos/smart_crash_test/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/04/03/autos/smart_crash_test/index.htmThe tiny Smart ForTwo, recently introduced in the U.S. car market, gave a less-than-stellar performance in its first crash test by the federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:19:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/11/autos/gm_suv_fire_nhtsa_investigation/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/11/autos/gm_suv_fire_nhtsa_investigation/index.htmThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a formal investigation into possible fires in General Motors' new full-size SUV.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:16:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/12/autos/35_mpg_fleet/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/12/autos/35_mpg_fleet/index.htmAn energy bill that requires the average fuel economy of all the nation's cars and trucks to be 35 miles per gallon by 2020 sounds sweeping, but don't look for any immediate big changes in the kinds of vehicles sold in this country.Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:25:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/12/14/recalled.cars/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/12/14/recalled.cars/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's been the kind of year when the total number of recalls almost seemed to match auto industry production figures.Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:04:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/10/22/crash.tests/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/10/22/crash.tests/index.html#cnnSTCTextEvery year, millions of dollars' worth of vehicles end up as masses of tangled sheet metal and twisted parts in crash tests across the country. Those tests have saved millions of lives since they began six decades ago.Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:21:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/10/04/autos/mustang_convertible_crash_test/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/10/04/autos/mustang_convertible_crash_test/index.htmThe 2008 Ford Mustang is the first convertible to ever earn five-star ratings in all crash tests performed by the federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford announced Thursday.Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:22:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/26/autos/auto_recalls/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/26/autos/auto_recalls/index.htmToyota Motor Corp. says it will recall floor mats in 55,000 of its 2007 Lexus ES 350 and 2007 Camry models that, if not secured in place, could slip and get trapped under or over the accelerator. This could cause a car to accelerate even after the driver lifted his or her foot off the gas pedal.Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:41:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/26/autos/floormat_recall/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/26/autos/floormat_recall/index.htmToyota Motor Corp. says it will recall floor mats in its 2007 Lexus ES 350 and the 2007 Camry models that, if not secured in place, could slip and get trapped under or over the accelerator. This could cause a car to accelerate even after the driver lifted his or her foot off the gas pedal.Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:53:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/11/autos/nhtsa_china/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/11/autos/nhtsa_china/index.htmThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will sign a memorandum of cooperation with China on Wednesday, said NHTSA administrator Nicole Nason.Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:09:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/05/autos/fuse_recall/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/05/autos/fuse_recall/index.htmAs many as 295,000 sets of car fuses, each containing 120 fuses, are being recalled because some allow more electrical current through than they should, according to a newspaper report.Thu, 06 Sep 2007 03:34:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/05/autos/bc.mi.sidecrashes.ap/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/05/autos/bc.mi.sidecrashes.ap/index.htmNew passenger vehicles will be required to provide head protection in side crashes for 2013 model-year vehicles, the government said Wednesday.Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:15:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/23/autos/traffic_deaths_down/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/23/autos/traffic_deaths_down/index.htmTraffic deaths in the United States dropped to a record low last year, according to figures released Monday by the Department of Transportation.Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:38:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/27/autos/chinese_tire_recall/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/27/autos/chinese_tire_recall/index.htmThe company that imported Chinese tires at the center of a recall demand by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will recall the tires and replace them until the company, Foreign Tire Sales (FTS), has run out of funds.Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:08:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/26/autos/tire_recall/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/26/autos/tire_recall/index.htmThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered a recall of 450,000 light truck tires that could have an increased risk of tread separation.Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:41:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/06/12/iihs_hyundai_santa_fe/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/06/12/iihs_hyundai_santa_fe/index.htmlThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has added the Hyundai Santa Fe, a midsized SUV, to its list vehicles that earned the group's Top Safety Pick award.Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:28:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/parenting/05/11/par.driving.mistakes/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/parenting/05/11/par.driving.mistakes/index.htmlRemember those plastic yellow "warning" signs people stuck on their cars back in the '80s -- "baby on board"? Maybe it's time they came back in style. Only this time, let's stick them on our foreheads. Because let's face it: In our constantly rushed and sleep-deprived state, we moms often don't drive as safely as we should.Fri, 11 May 2007 14:38:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/01/26/car.seat.parenting/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/01/26/car.seat.parenting/index.htmlOf course you have a car safety seat, but are you using it properly? The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates misuse to be as high as 80 percent.Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:42:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/01/19/bc.honda.recall.reut/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/01/19/bc.honda.recall.reut/index.htmlHonda Motor Co. is recalling 81,000 Accord sedans in the United States because of faulty wiring in an airbag sensor on the driver's side, U.S. regulators said Friday.Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:37:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/01/18/car_seat/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/01/18/car_seat/index.htmlConsumer Reports, the consumer product testing magazine, announced Thursday that is withdrawing a recent report on rear-facing infant car seats after learning of a problem in the way some of the tests were conducted.Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:55:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/11/14/deer_crash/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/11/14/deer_crash/index.htmlDrivers smashing into deer on U.S. roads is an increasing, costly and dangerous problem, according to an insurance survey released Tuesday.Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:55:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/08/22/autos/edr_concerns/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/08/22/autos/edr_concerns/index.htmEveryone's familiar with the idea of "black boxes" in commercial airliners. They keep a record of everything the aircraft does so that, in the event of an accident, investigators can reconstruct what happened in the minutes leading up to the crash.Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:32:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/08/21/autos/event_data_recorder_rule/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/08/21/autos/event_data_recorder_rule/index.htmThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has passed a regulation requiring car makers to inform customers when their car has been equipped with an Event Data Recorder, the agency said Monday.Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:48:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/08/21/news/companies/roof_rules/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/08/21/news/companies/roof_rules/index.htmProposed federal rules designed to make car roofs stronger in case of a vehicle rollover, already under attack as too lax by safety advocates, are now being criticized by automakers as too tough, according to a published report.Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:08:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/07/11/autos/bad_recall/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/07/11/autos/bad_recall/index.htmThis fall, Toyota will voluntarily recall nearly 160,000 Toyota Tundra pickups so that they can be made less safe for children riding in the front seat.Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:31:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/05/19/future_safety/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/05/19/future_safety/index.htmlWhen the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety first started performing its own front crash tests in the mid-1990s, about half the vehicles scored "Marginal" or "Poor."Fri, 19 May 2006 16:03:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/02/news/economy/fuel_suit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/02/news/economy/fuel_suit/index.htmTen states, along with the District of Columbia, have filed a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, calling the new fuel efficiency standards a "sham," the attorney general for Connecticut said Tuesday.Tue, 02 May 2006 21:41:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2006/05/01/8375758/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2006/05/01/8375758/index.htmName a car, and there's at least one award that its maker can brag about winning from the Automotive Award-Giving Institute, or some such entity. Even respected vehicle-rating firms collectively be... Mon, 01 May 2006 04:01:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/04/20/driver_inattention/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/04/20/driver_inattention/index.htmlDrowsiness is the single biggest attention-related risk factor on the road, said a new study released Thursday that followed drivers constantly through commutes and crashes alike.Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:10:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/US/04/20/driving.study/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/US/04/20/driving.study/index.htmlA new study lends scientific credence to what many already suspect: Drivers dabbing on makeup, chatting on cell phones or eating breakfast are three times as likely to be involved in a crash as more attentive motorists.Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:40:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/01/30/nhtsa_size_vs_safety/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/01/30/nhtsa_size_vs_safety/index.htmlDespite improvements an engineering and safety technology, smaller passenger vehicles still have higher death rates than larger vehicles, according to a report released Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:45:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/07/Autos/roof_rules/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/09/07/Autos/roof_rules/index.htmAuto safety advocates are criticizing new rules requiring stronger vehicle roofs because of a provision that would limit lawsuits against auto manufacturers.Wed, 07 Sep 2005 10:47:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/01/Autos/nhtsa_death_stats/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/01/Autos/nhtsa_death_stats/index.htmThe death rate in auto crashes went down again last year, according to data released Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But there were some exceptions to that trend.Mon, 01 Aug 2005 17:48:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2005/07/01/8263133/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2005/07/01/8263133/index.htmThroughout your driving life, choosing the right car always involves three competing factors: the need for a reliable set of wheels; the desire for a vehicle that reflects your evolving financial s...Fri, 01 Jul 2005 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/06/22/Autos/SUV_rollovers/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/06/22/Autos/SUV_rollovers/index.htmSUVs are more stable and less prone to rollovers than they were in 2001, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday.Wed, 22 Jun 2005 16:48:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/06/15/technology/personaltech/cellphones_crashes/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/06/15/technology/personaltech/cellphones_crashes/index.htmCell phones and other wireless devices contributed to the most automobile crashes, near-crashes and other incidents, according to a published report of a government study due to be released later this month.Wed, 15 Jun 2005 11:14:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/06/14/news/fortune500/tires_age/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/06/14/news/fortune500/tires_age/index.htmThe tire industry wants the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to weigh in on a growing debate over whether consumers should replace older tires that are not worn, according to a published report.Tue, 14 Jun 2005 11:50:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/06/09/technology/personaltech/car_cell_phones/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/06/09/technology/personaltech/car_cell_phones/index.htmThe use of electronic devices such as cell phones, including hands-free, precipitated many crashes and near misses, according to a report Thursday.Thu, 09 Jun 2005 11:52:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/05/13/Autos/safety_sticker/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/05/13/Autos/safety_sticker/index.htmConsumers may soon be able to see a vehicle's safety rating posted as part of the basic information on a car's window sticker, according to a report Friday.Fri, 13 May 2005 17:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/05/03/Autos/gm_investigation/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/05/03/Autos/gm_investigation/index.htmFederal authorities have opened an investigation of more than 1.2 million General Motors Corp. pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in 21 "salt belt" states amid questions about the vehicles' antilock brakes.Tue, 03 May 2005 10:13:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/28/Autos/safety_tests/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/28/Autos/safety_tests/index.htmThe Federal crash-test program may understate rollover and side-impact risks, a newspaper report said Thursday, citing a government report.Thu, 28 Apr 2005 14:34:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/08/Autos/tires/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/08/Autos/tires/index.htmStarting in September, all new vehicles will be equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems that could save about 120 lives a year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday.Fri, 08 Apr 2005 14:12:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/06/Autos/pickups_crashtests/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/06/Autos/pickups_crashtests/index.htmThe 2005 models of the Toyota Tacoma and the Dodge Dakota received the top safety ratings in both front and side crash tests, the government reported Wednesday, while the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra got the lowest ratings.Wed, 06 Apr 2005 11:24:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/06/Autos/tires.dj/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/06/Autos/tires.dj/index.htmActing to prevent tire failures linked to deadly rollovers of sport-utility vehicles, federal regulators will issue a final rule this week requiring all new passenger cars and trucks to have individual tire-pressure- monitoring sensors by the 2008 model year, Wednesday's Wall Street Journal reported.Wed, 06 Apr 2005 09:58:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/23/news/fortune500/ford/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/23/news/fortune500/ford/index.htmA federal investigation into cruise-control problems is underway in an estimated 3.7 million Ford F-150s, Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, auto safety regulators said Wednesday.Wed, 23 Mar 2005 19:32:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/23/news/economy/annie/fortune_annie032305/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/03/23/news/economy/annie/fortune_annie032305/index.htmDriving to work can be extremely stressful -- and unhealthy. A stress-management expert tells six ways to calm down and protect your sanity.Wed, 23 Mar 2005 14:05:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/01/13/pf/autos/gm_nhtsa_fine/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/01/13/pf/autos/gm_nhtsa_fine/index.htmGeneral Motors Corp. has repeatedly delayed reporting vehicle defects that could result in recalls, government regulators said in public documents provided by the Center for Auto Safety, a safety advocacy group.Thu, 13 Jan 2005 15:13:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2005/01/01/8215600/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2005/01/01/8215600/index.htmQ. We followed your advice and bought a 2004 Acura MDX at a discount. The manual suggests using premium gasoline. Do I really have to pour the high-priced stuff into this car? Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/12/14/pf/autos/nhtsa_tests/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/12/14/pf/autos/nhtsa_tests/index.htmFord's new Five Hundred sedan earned the best possible score of five stars for front and side impact protection for occupants in all seating positions, according to new test results of 2005 models released Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Tue, 14 Dec 2004 14:54:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2004/US/12/10/trucks.recall/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/US/12/10/trucks.recall/index.htmlFederal safety regulators Thursday demanded that DaimlerChrysler recall up to 600,000 vehicles from two of the most popular lines on the road, the 4x4 Dodge Durango and the four-wheel drive Dodge Dakota pickup, due to problems with front-end ball joints.Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:09:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/12/09/pf/autos/nhtsa_rules/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/12/09/pf/autos/nhtsa_rules/index.htmThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration passed two new regulations this week designed to make car seats safer.Thu, 09 Dec 2004 15:05:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/11/12/pf/autos/rollover/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/11/12/pf/autos/rollover/index.htmGeneral Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. are expanding the use of anti-rollover technology on their popular sport/utility models, addressing a major safety risk for the vehicles.Fri, 12 Nov 2004 10:51:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/11/08/pf/autos/tire_dating/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/11/08/pf/autos/tire_dating/index.htmAuto tires degrade with age, even if they are never used. So an auto safety consulting firm has petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require that all tires, like milk, have a clearly printed "born on" date.Mon, 08 Nov 2004 15:22:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/10/26/pf/autos/crash_tests/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/10/26/pf/autos/crash_tests/index.htmThe Chrysler 300 sedan and its corporate cousin, the Dodge Magnum wagon, received the highest safety rating for passenger cars in the first group of 2005 models tested by the government.Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:19:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/23/pf/autos/nhtsa_esc/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/23/pf/autos/nhtsa_esc/index.htmElectronic stability sensors seem to be effective in reducing rollovers and single-vehicle crashes, especially in SUVs, safety regulators said Thursday.Thu, 23 Sep 2004 18:56:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/15/pf/autos/nhtsa_tire_monitor/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/15/pf/autos/nhtsa_tire_monitor/index.htmFederal auto safety regulators proposed new rules Wednesday requiring automakers to include a system to gauge tire pressure on all new cars.Wed, 15 Sep 2004 18:17:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/14/pf/autos/honda_fires/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/14/pf/autos/honda_fires/index.htmThe federal government is again looking at why the Honda CR-V compact sport/utility vehicle sometimes catches fire after an initial oil change, according to a published report.Tue, 14 Sep 2004 10:37:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/13/pf/autos/car_windows/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/13/pf/autos/car_windows/index.htmU.S. auto safety regulators introduced a rule Monday requiring automakers to install safer power window switches in all models within five years in a move to prevent injuries to children.Mon, 13 Sep 2004 10:30:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/26/pf/autos/state_traffic_deaths_table/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/26/pf/autos/state_traffic_deaths_table/index.htmWidely dispersed populations connected by narrow two-lane highways. That's a recipe for dangerous driving, according to a simple examination of state-by-state traffic fatality counts as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. More densely populated states have fewer traffic deaths per 100,000 population.Thu, 26 Aug 2004 15:16:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/23/pf/autos/dangerous_driving_states/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/23/pf/autos/dangerous_driving_states/index.htmWidely dispersed populations connected by narrow two-lane highways are a recipe for dangerous driving, according to a simple look at state-by-state traffic fatality counts as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Mon, 23 Aug 2004 19:45:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/23/pf/autos/saturn_roll_results/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/23/pf/autos/saturn_roll_results/index.htmLast month, General Motors Saturn unit was forced to recall 246,000 of its VUE sport-utility vehicles, after the vehicle's rear suspension broke during rollover testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:55:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/10/pf/autos/ratings_problems/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/10/pf/autos/ratings_problems/index.htmThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's new, more detailed, rollover rating still isn't telling you enough, some safety experts say.Tue, 10 Aug 2004 13:23:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/06/pf/autos/improved_rollover_ratings/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/06/pf/autos/improved_rollover_ratings/index.htmThe 4-wheel drive Chrysler Pacifica received the top ranking among all 2004 model year sport/utility vehicles that have been rated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's new, more detailed, roll-over ratings. The new rating system was announced today.Fri, 06 Aug 2004 18:56:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/07/19/pf/autos/safe_cars/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/07/19/pf/autos/safe_cars/index.htmWhen you're choosing a new car, you've got to have priorities. You need performance. You need room to carry stuff. You need style. You need fuel economy. But there's one factor that should beat them all: safety.Mon, 19 Jul 2004 13:31:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/06/14/pf/autos/rollover_ratings/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/06/14/pf/autos/rollover_ratings/index.htmIf you're shopping for a new sport utility vehicle and you want to buy one that's less likely to roll over in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's five-star rollover resistance ratings can be helpful.Mon, 14 Jun 2004 14:15:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/06/11/pf/autos/rollover_reality/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/06/11/pf/autos/rollover_reality/index.htmWhen National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a new round of star ratings for rollover resistance last week, many media reports pointed out that SUVs had "improved" in their stability.Fri, 11 Jun 2004 14:44:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/04/02/pf/autos/nhtsa_sedan_tests/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/04/02/pf/autos/nhtsa_sedan_tests/index.htmThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released crash test results for 2004 model-year four-door sedans. While most vehicles protected their crash-test dummy occupants relatively well, those with side airbags outperformed those without, taking the top spots in most categories.Fri, 02 Apr 2004 14:45:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/02/04/pf/autos/rollover/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/02/04/pf/autos/rollover/index.htmThe U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Safety Administration released rollover ratings for 2004 sport utility vehicles today.Wed, 04 Feb 2004 19:46:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2003/10/01/350559/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2003/10/01/350559/index.htmIt's an all too familiar scene to anyone with a driver's license. You're cruising along, maybe too relaxed, and it happens: A patch of ice, an unexpected puddle, whatever, and the car fishtails. Yo...Wed, 01 Oct 2003 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2002/06/01/323299/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2002/06/01/323299/index.htmThough most car safety innovations--from windshield wipers to center, high-mounted brake lights--have made road travel less hazardous, the unequivocal leader of the safety pack is the humble seat b...Sat, 01 Jun 2002 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2002/06/01/323306/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2002/06/01/323306/index.htmCar buyers place a lot of faith in new technology that's supposed to make driving safer. But even innovations that seem to work may have nasty unintended consequences. Here are three--all costly, a...Sat, 01 Jun 2002 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2002/05/16/pf/autos/safety/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2002/05/16/pf/autos/safety/index.htmCar buyers place a lot of faith in new technology that's supposed to make driving safer. But even innovations that seem to work may have nasty unintended consequences.Sat, 18 May 2002 04:55:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2001/03/01/298094/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2001/03/01/298094/index.htmI love winding roads, pretzel-shaped turns, and the cars built to safely speed through them. That's probably why I've never been a fan of sport-utility vehicles. Turns out those gas-guzzling land c...Thu, 01 Mar 2001 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/11/01/290900/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/11/01/290900/index.htmWe've told you how to make your car as safe as possible by doing maintenance and spotting trouble signs. But how does your car really measure up when it comes to safety? In the tables on pages 153 ...Wed, 01 Nov 2000 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/11/01/290851/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/11/01/290851/index.htmThe image of Ford Explorers mangled after their Firestone tires failed is a stark reminder that danger still lurks behind the wheel. But as the confusion over the Firestone recall shows, it has bec...Wed, 01 Nov 2000 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/01/01/271468/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2000/01/01/271468/index.htmWhen it comes to cars, you may have strong opinions on Fords vs. Chevys or the merits (or evils) of minivans and sport utilities. But few people have any convictions, not to mention knowledge, abou...Sat, 01 Jan 2000 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1999/12/01/269605/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1999/12/01/269605/index.htmLast month, when we rated 90 cars, trucks and vans for safety, we told you that side air bags provide valuable protection in a crash. Now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...Wed, 01 Dec 1999 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1999/11/01/268051/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1999/11/01/268051/index.htmTwenty years ago, U.S. auto industry executives, convinced that customers didn't really care about a car's safety record, were fond of saying "safety doesn't sell." What a difference two decades ma...Mon, 01 Nov 1999 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1998/11/01/250298/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1998/11/01/250298/index.htmIt's hard to imagine gentlemen denying a civil request from a polite older lady, but that's what kept happening to Esther Burns. The mother of five grown children, she lives with her husband near B...Sun, 01 Nov 1998 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1993/05/31/77909/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1993/05/31/77909/index.htmAS A YOUNG MAN, Harry Pearce dreamed of piloting F-101s but washed out of flight training at the U.S. Air Force Academy because he was colorblind. Grudgingly, he became a trial lawyer. Today, at 50...Mon, 31 May 1993 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1992/12/21/87727/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1992/12/21/87727/index.htmStudy the list of this year's car-seat recalls on page 26 very carefully. You could be strapping your youngster into a seat that's far from safe because of, say, a wobbly latch or belts. Since 1982...Mon, 21 Dec 1992 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1992/12/01/87652/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1992/12/01/87652/index.htmValerie Howard believes in air bags. Last May she was driving alone from her home near Fort Lauderdale to her mother's when another driver ran a red light and smashed into the left front fender of ...Tue, 01 Dec 1992 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1988/12/19/71380/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1988/12/19/71380/index.htmGasoline is cheap and lives are not, so one of these days we will surely get rid of the infamous CAFE -- the ''corporate average fuel economy'' standards. Your servant has been ranting about the st...Mon, 19 Dec 1988 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1986/10/13/68137/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1986/10/13/68137/index.htm''I do not want to pretend to an excess of virtue or public spiritedness,'' wrote Chairman Gerald Greenwald of Chrysler Motors, instantly alerting readers of his article in the New York Times to th...Mon, 13 Oct 1986 04:01:00 EDT