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Safest cars of 2024: SUVs, minivans, electric cars and pickup trucks

Here are all the top safety picks from every vehicle category

Automakers ask NHTSA to scrap new automatic emergency braking rule

Meeting the standard is 'practically impossible with current technology'

Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule

That's a 2% gain per year, and consumer interest in hybrids should help with that

IIHS and senators urge NHTSA to take action on automated driver assists

There's a cmplete lack of oversight or data on how the tech is being used and abused

NHTSA investigating Amazon-owned Zoox robotaxi tech after crashes

Sudden braking caused motorcyclists to rear-end the autonomous vehicles

NHTSA ends Tesla rear-view camera investigation after 2021 recall

But new probe covers 2 million vehicles

U.S. to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles

And perhaps more important, it sets performance standards for the technology

The 10 most dangerous (and 10 safest) states for learning to drive

Kentucky tops the list for most traffic deaths involving learner's permit holders

Fisker's 2023 Ocean vehicles face NHTSA's preliminary probe

It's responding to complaints 'alleging unintended vehicle movement'

U.S. investigation of Tesla steering problems is upgraded, one step closer to a recall

NHTSA received a dozen complaints about loss of steering control

These states have the most fatal car crashes involving animals

All of the top-ranked states have large animals, rural roadways, bad weather

Top U.S. auto safety official will leave NHTSA

Her time was up, as the agency has long gone without a Senate-confirmed administrator

Don't put that rhinestone emblem on your car's steering wheel, safety officials say

At least one driver lost an eye from aftermarket bling

NHTSA head says Tesla Autopilot investigation outcome could be announced soon

Acting administrator hints at the outcome in only the broadest of terms

NHTSA now approves of Massachusetts repair law after raising hacking concerns

Major automakers were told in June not to comply with the open-access law

NHTSA investigating power steering failure in 1.1 million Ram pickup trucks

Hundreds of drivers of older Ram trucks have complained, including three crashes

NHTSA fails to meet internal timelines in defect probes, says government report

These investigations are required before it can force a recall

Biden withdraws nomination of official to head NHTSA

And so the job continues after years without a Senate-confirmed administrator

NHTSA demands recall of 67 million airbag inflators made by ARC Automotive

Supplier ARC Automotive rejected the U.S. regulator's request, documents show

NHTSA investigates Tesla that failed to stop for school bus, struck teen

This adds to the investigation into Teslas striking parked emergency vehicles