Safety

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.

GM reportedly has at least 20 million vehicles built with an airbag part that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says is potentially dangerous.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into reported issues with the power steering on Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening an investigation into a deadly crash involving a 2018 Tesla Model 3 in California.

Regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are investigating complaints that doors on some Ford Escapes can open when the vehicle being driven.

New York City officials are cracking down on e-bike repair shops amid a spate of fires involving their batteries that have proven deadly, including the blaze that left four dead last week.

A nationwide lifeguard shortage, which grew during the pandemic, may result in the closure of many pools and beaches across the country this summer.

Uber launches new teen feature with safety measures in place, but some child safety advocates are still concerned about the potential for predators to reach the impressionable age group.

General Motors on Friday issued a recall for nearly 1 million of its SUV model cars from 2014 to 2017 because of defective airbag inflators that may explode during a crash.

Tesla is slated to issue a recall on over a million cars in the People's Republic of China, according to regulators.

BMW has issued a "Do Not Drive" order for 90,000 of its 2000-2006 model vehicles due to defective Takata-made airbags that may explode during an accident.

Honda is recalling nearly 500,000 vehicles because of a safety issue with seat belt buckles that could prevent seat occupants from being properly restrained during a crash.

The feds suspect that a Tesla was using the automated driving system when it crashed into a firetruck last month. The California crash killed the driver and injured the passenger.

A federal agency is considering pursuing a ban on gas stoves because of the harmful nature of the particulate matter the appliances emit and health concerns.

Peloton agreed to pay a $19 million fine for failing to disclose defects with its Tread+ treadmill, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.