New research reveals self-driving vehicles are “phantom braking” for no reason and can’t adhere to the unwritten rules of the ...

Karl Brauer, an executive analyst for iSeeCars.com, which offers a car search engine and uses FARS data to help buyers steer clear of the "most dangerous" vehicles on US roads, told Ars that NHTSA's ...

NHTSA’s effectiveness has been an issue, but experts say cutting its staffing isn’t the way to address that. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lost 4% of its staff ...

and drivers can sign up at NHTSA.gov/Alerts to receive email notifications about any safety recalls. It's important to remember to search for recalls related to car seats, tires, and other vehicle ...

The NHTSA rates in stars, while the IIHS has ratings such as Good, Top Safety Pick, and Top Safety Pick+. The Pick+ denotes the best in class. Bigger cars are usually safer in a crash, so a Plus+ ...