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Ford Recalls Over 242,600 Maverick Trucks

Ford Motor Co. has recalled an estimated 242,669 Ford Maverick trucks from the 2022 to 2024 model years due to issues with the Body Control Module (BCM) that may lead to their taillights not lighting up.

Few Small SUVs Performed Well in Crash Prevention Test

Only the Subaru Forester (out of 10 small SUVs evaluated) earned a good rating in the higher-speed vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test by IIHS, which evaluated performance with a motorcycle and semitrailer as well as a passenger car.

NAAA, IARA Collaborate on New Electric Vehicle Standards

The leading auction and consignor professional trade organizations will work together in the areas of EV safety, consignor-auction transaction standards, and industry education.

Fire Risk Prompts Ford to Recall 125,000 Mavericks and Escapes

The recall affects 2020-2023 model year units with 2.5-liter hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines.

EVs: An IIHS Researcher Speaks Out About a Weighty Issue

Many of the new generation of EVs weigh upward of 6,000 pounds in part due to excessively heavy lithium-ion batteries. An expert explores how all that extra weight poses new dangers for the nation’s motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians while offering solutions as well.

Tesla’s Unexpected Braking is Latest Subject of NHTSA Safety Probe

On the heels of two recent safety investigations, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla once again. This time an estimated 416,000 Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys may be affected by “phantom braking.”

Toyota Sinks $30 Million Into Advancing Safety on the Roadways

The automaker plans to fund new safety research initiatives that explore the needs of an evolving mobility ecosystem and analyze protection for vulnerable road users.

Night Crashes are 19% Lower for Vehicles with IIHS Good-Rated Headlights

Headlights rule: Driving at night is three times as risky as driving during the day.

Murphy-Hoffman Company Recognized for Reducing Collisions by 36%

Large heavy and medium duty truck network captures Green Cross for Safety award from NSC.

Australia to Implement Tough New Side-Impact Safety Regulations

Australia’s strictest pole-side impact safety regulations for light passenger and commercial vehicles sold in the country have prompted some car manufacturers to pull popular (but noncompliant) models from Australian markets this fall.

Ford Recalls Over 242,600 Maverick Trucks

Few Small SUVs Performed Well in Crash Prevention Test

NAAA, IARA Collaborate on New Electric Vehicle Standards

Fire Risk Prompts Ford to Recall 125,000 Mavericks and Escapes

EVs: An IIHS Researcher Speaks Out About a Weighty Issue

Tesla’s Unexpected Braking is Latest Subject of NHTSA Safety Probe

Toyota Sinks $30 Million Into Advancing Safety on the Roadways

Night Crashes are 19% Lower for Vehicles with IIHS Good-Rated Headlights

Murphy-Hoffman Company Recognized for Reducing Collisions by 36%

Australia to Implement Tough New Side-Impact Safety Regulations

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