The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it’s aware of about 3,000 complaints alleging that 3.5 liter V-6 engines in Honda and Acura vehicles from the 2016 through 2020 model years failed because of faulty connecting rod bearings.
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CARB Crafts New Auto Pollution Rules After Trump Attacks
The California Air Resources Board and five other agencies recommended the state backfill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles that is set to expire in late September.
August 19, 2025NHTSA Exempts Amazon's Steering-Wheel-Free Zoox Robotaxi
U.S. auto safety regulators granted an exemption to federal vehicle safety standards for purpose-built driverless cars made by Zoox, the Transportation Department said in a statement.
August 6, 2025Trump’s NHTSA Pick Promises Rapid Self-Driving Deployment
President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the nation’s top car safety regulator pledged to prioritize safety while at the same time making it easier for automakers to deploy self-driving cars.
July 16, 2025US to Ease Rules Hindering Tesla’s Self-Driving Cybercab
The Trump administration is taking steps that would make it easier for automakers to deploy-self driving cars without driver controls.
June 13, 2025Post Office Names David Steiner Postmaster General
The U.S. Postal Service has selected FedEx board member David Steiner to be the country’s next postmaster general, the agency announced May 9.
May 9, 2025NHTSA Takes Initial Steps to Boost Self-Driving Vehicles
The Trump administration announced its first policy moves to remove what it sees as regulatory barriers facing autonomous vehicles.
April 24, 2025GSA to Shut Off EV Chargers at Federal Buildings
Federal buildings across the U.S. have been ordered to shut off electric vehicle chargers, the latest move to rescind pro-EV initiatives in President Donald Trump’s first months in office.
February 25, 2025Trump Halts Program to Expand EV Charger Network
The Trump administration is suspending federal funding for electric car chargers, following through on one of the president’s first directives to roll back subsidies for plug-in vehicles.
February 7, 2025New USDOT Secretary Duffy Orders Fuel Economy Rule Rewrite
Newly appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a rewrite of more stringent U.S. fuel economy rules, following through on one of President Donald Trump’s first directives.
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