Articles by David Shepardson

NHTSA Closes Probe Into 411,000 Ford Vehicles Due to Loss of Power

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it has closed a probe into 411,000 Ford SUVs and pickup trucks over a potentially defective engine that could lose power without warning. In July 2022, the U.S. auto safety regulator …

Judge Approves $102 Million Settlement Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

A U.S. judge approved on Friday a $102 million settlement by the companies that owned and operated the ship that struck Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, killing six people. The payment, approved by U.S. District Judge James Bredar, …

New Rules Proposed to Block China, Russia, Iran From Accessing Bulk US Data

The U.S. Justice Department on Monday proposed new rules to protect federal government data or Americans’ bulk personal data from getting into the hands of countries like China, Iran and Russia by placing new limits on certain business transactions. The …

Honda Recalling 780,000 Vehicles in North America on Fuel Pump Concern

Honda is recalling 780,000 vehicles in North America over concerns that a high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire, the automaker told …

FAA Finalizes Pilot Training, Certification Rules for Air Taxis

The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday finalized comprehensive training and pilot certification rules for flying air taxis, addressing a key hurdle to the deployment of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The FAA called the rule “the final piece in …

Lufthansa Agrees to Pay $4M Penalty Over Treatment of Jewish Passengers

Lufthansa has agreed to pay a $4 million penalty for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers who were trying to board a connecting flight in Frankfurt in May 2022, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday. Lufthansa prohibited 128 Jewish passengers, …

Honda Recalling 2 Million Vehicles Over Steering Issue

Honda Motor said it is recalling 2 million cars and SUVs in North America over an issue that can make steering more difficult and increase the risk of a crash. The recall by the Japanese automaker includes various 2022 through …

13 States and DC Sue TikTok, Accusing Platform of Harming Younger Users

TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, accusing the popular social media platform of harming and failing to protect young people. The lawsuits filed separately in New York, California, the District …

As Traffic Deaths Remain High, US Awards $1 Billion for Road Safety Projects

The U.S. Transportation Department said it is awarding $1 billion for a series of projects aimed at reducing traffic crashes, as road deaths remain sharply higher than pre-pandemic levels. The department separately estimated that 18,720 people died in motor vehicle …

Tesla Recalls Over 27,000 Cybertrucks in Fifth Callback This Year

Tesla said on Thursday it would recall more than 27,000 Cybertrucks in the United States due to delayed rear-view camera images that could impair driver visibility and increase crash risks. This is the fifth recall issued by Tesla for 2024 …