The U.S. government’s automobile safety ratings will get a major update starting with the 2026 model year when regulators add new driver-assistance technologies and tests for protecting pedestrians.

The CT Department of Transportation, traffic safety advocates and first responders are urging awareness during Crash ...

The five-star crash test ratings, which most vehicles now receive, would not change under the new system. Consumers would see green check marks for vehicles with the new safety features.

But this fall, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced its intention to ... The new rule would cover vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less and include cars, trucks, SUVs and ...

General Motors is recalling nearly 462,000 pickup trucks and SUVs with diesel engines because the rear wheels can lock up, ...