#NHTSA
Latest EV news tagged #NHTSA

Tesla Cybertruck Earns 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating To Overcome Design Doubts
Tesla’s Bold Cybertruck Achieves 5-Star Ratings In Side-Impact Tests And Exceptional Rollover Resistance

Lucid Air Secures NHTSA’s Coveted 5-Star Safety Rating For 2025
Lucid Air Model Earns Highest Safety Honors Across Entire Lineup, Cementing Its Place Among The Safest EVs

Trump Administration Slashes 2031 CAFE Target to 34.9 MPG
The previous standard was projected to reach 50.4 mpg, meaning the new rule substantially reduces the fuel economy target automakers will have to meet.

Rivian Recalls Nearly 99,000 EVs Over Rearview Camera Software Bug
More than 95% of the affected vehicles have already received the software fix through over-the-air updates, meaning most owners will receive recall notices after the issue has already been addressed.

Ford Recalls 86 Mustang Mach-E SUVs Over Battery Software Issue
The recall covers vehicles built between July 3, 2023, and August 26, 2025.

NHTSA Closes Tesla Power Steering Investigation After Recall
The probe examined reports of increased steering effort and potential loss of power steering assistance in 2023 model year vehicles.

Cadillac Celestiq Sources Less than 50% of Parts from North America
Despite its hand-built status and roughly $400,000 price tag, less than half of the vehicle’s parts originate from North America.

Why Electric Car Battery Fires Can Reignite After a Crash
A collision-damaged EV can look quiet while heat is still moving through its battery pack. Crushed or punctured cells may fail later, so evacuation, recovery and storage require trained responders.

EV Accident Evidence You Should Save Before Repairs
Save the physical record and the digital record at the same time, before you authorize any repairs. The table below maps the sources worth checking and what each one can and can’t tell you.

Rivian Issues Major Recall for 35K Delivery Vans Due to Seatbelt Damage Risk
While the company reports no related injuries or accidents, the recall covers the majority of its Electric Delivery Van (EDV) fleet, most of which operates under Amazon.

Tesla Faces Federal Safety Investigation Into Model Y Door Handles
The agency confirmed it had received nine complaints from owners who said the electronic door mechanisms became inoperable.

Elon Musk’s Feud with President Trump Raises Concerns for Tesla’s Business
As Musk calls for Trump’s impeachment and alleges ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the President retaliates by threatening to cut federal contracts and subsidies for Tesla, SpaceX, and Starlink.

Tesla Cybertruck Loses to Ford F-150 Lightning in Q1 and March Registrations
The Ford F-150 Lightning is America’s number one electric pickup truck again.

Volkswagen ID.Buzz Gets Recalled Because Its Rear Seats Are Too Comfortable
This is probably one of the silliest recalls Volkswagen has had to deal with to date.

EV Collision Repair in Phoenix: Why Electric Cars Need Special Care After an Accident
EV collision repair in Phoenix needs special care because electric cars have batteries, sensors, cameras, and cooling systems that must be checked after a crash.

Ford Secures Top Safety Honor For Mustang Mach-E With IIHS Award
The Mustang Mach-E Claims The TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award Reinforcing Ford’s Dedication To Safety And Innovation Across Its Lineup

Lucid Officially Launches Gravity SUV With Starting Price At $79,900
Lucid Gravity Offers Over 440 Miles of Range With Its DreamDrive Driver Assistance System, Available In The Grand Touring And The Touring Variant

Lucid Motors To Open Orders For Gravity SUV With Two Trim Levels On November 7
The Gravity SUV Will Feature The Touring At $79,900 And The Grand Touring Starting At $94,900

Volkswagen Stops ID.4 Production Amid Massive Recall Of Over 98,000 EVs
Chattanooga Plant Halts Production, Impacting 200 Workers, As Volkswagen Addresses A Door Handle Defect In 2021–2024 ID.4 Models

Uber Partners With Cruise To Launch Self-Driving EV Rides In 2025
The Partnership Is Set To Debut In The U.S. With Supervised Testing Currently Underway In Phoenix, Arizona, Houston and Dallas, Texas