Auto Defects

GM's Driverless Car Strategy Questioned By Safety Group

“The path to the successful introduction of autonomous vehicle technology in the consumer marketplace must be paved…

Center for Auto Safety Calls on NHTSA to Reject GM and Nuro Exemptions from Federal Safety Standards

May 20, 2019 For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Brooks, [email protected],  202-328-7700. CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY CALLS ON…

Safety Experts Alarmed by Mail Trucks Bursting Into Flames

“Non-crash fires are serious and rare and should always be taken seriously,” said Jason Levine, executive director…

After second recall, Toyota Prius electrical system is still overheating

Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said limp-home is better than complete power…

Nissan Canada recalls 90,000 Rogues over unintended braking

In March, the Center for Auto Safety petitioned for a NHTSA investigation, saying there had been at least 87 consumer…

The Car Book Blog: Reducing Insurance Costs

With the release of the 39th edition of The Car Book—now available online—we’re sharing some of our best…

Mother demands answers after Hyundai SUV bursts into flames, nearly burns down her Lakeland home

Jason Levine of watchdog group the Center for Auto Safety said he also wants to know why…

Used car dealers didn’t want to fix deadly defects, so they wrote a law to avoid it

Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, a Washington, D.C.-based consumer advocacy organization, said…

Pickup safety lags behind cars, SUVs in safety ratings

Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for auto safety…

Center for Auto Safety Urges Senate Committee to Reject Heidi King as NHTSA Administrator

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2019 Contact: Grace Garver, (202) 328-7700, [email protected] Center for Auto Safety Urges…