ogue from local suppliers. The delivery price of the parts is lower than that at the Smyrna plant in the U.S. With the start of exporting Nissan Rogue vehicles, 87 Korean parts suppliers' sales are expected to increase by KRW 3.1 trillion in the next five years. Nissan reported two new campaigns to NHTSA on January 26. Globally two recalls will affect nearly 768,000 vehicles. 468,815 units of 2008-13 Nissan Rogue vehicles will be recalled in the ...

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with a specific multimedia setup and USB charging unit. Hybrid versions, at least this time, are not affected. Owners will be notified by May 17 to return their vehicles to a Lexus dealer. The dealers will update the backup camera software or, if needed, replace the backup camera, free of charge. (NHTSA release on March 24, 2026)  (NHTSA release on March 18, 2026)...

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ons, including a heated steering wheel, as well as vehicle stability control system as standard on all versions. Equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, it is priced at 15.15 million won for the "Style," and 19.95 million won for the "Premium." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has added 2011 and 2013 models years to an investigation of an airbag problem with Hyundai Elantras. The agency started investigating 123,000 2...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Ford recalls 254,640 SUVs for camera, ADAS software issues On March 23, Ford announced it is recalling 254,640 SUVs in the U.S. over software issues that may result in the loss of rearview camera image and some advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recalled models include 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025-2025 Lincoln Aviator and 20...

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igh-demand neighborhoods such as the Marina, Chinatown, and the Embarcadero areas, while expanding in Las Vegas to cover more hotels and entertainment destinations along the Strip. Zoox expects to begin paid journeys in Las Vegas by late June, pending National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) approval. (Detroit News and other sources on March 24, 2026)...

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Einride receives fifth U.S. NHTSA approval to operate autonomous vehicles on public roads On March 24, Einride announced that it had demonstrated its proprietary autonomous freight technology and cab-less electric SAE Level 4, fully autonomous truck in Austin, Texas, on March 19 during an Analyst & Investor Day tied to its planned public listing via a merger with Legato Merger Corp. III. The event highlighted U.S. expansion progress, including re...

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amry" and "Camry Hybrid," but also the "RAV4" manufactured at the Woodstock Plant in Ontario, Canada. Toyota announced on June 28 that its U.S.-built Camry, the best-selling car in America for 14 consecutive years, received an award from Cars.com for being the most “American-made”. According to NHTSA, the U.S.-sold domestic content for the Camry is 75 percent. . TMMK is Toyota’s largest vehicle manufacturing plant in the world with an annua...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

U.S. NHTSA widens Tesla FSD probe to 3.2 million vehicles On March 18, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it was widening an earlier probe to the examine the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature in 3,203,754 vehicles in the U.S.  Affected models include 2016-2026 Models S and X, 2017-2026 Model 3, 2020-2026 Model Y, and 2023-2026 Cybertruck. The probe is moving from a preliminary evaluation launched in October 2...

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Hyundai issues recall for 2026 Palisade following child death in U.S. On March 17, Hyundai Motor America (HMA) announced it is recalling 61,093 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada, which are equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package following the recent death of a child in Ohio. The U.S. National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that the 2nd and 3rd row power seat assemblies equipped in ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Manufacturing (Toyota)announced it is recalling 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The 550,007 affected vehicles in the U.S. have second-row seat backs that may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that the second row seats use recliner assemblies to unlock the seat backs, allow for seat back angle adjustment, and lock the seat backs ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

Ford recalls 849,310 Bronco, Edge vehicles over defective rear camera software On March 5, Ford announced it is recalling 849,310 2021-2026 Bronco and 2021-2024 Edge vehicles in the U.S. as a rearview camera software defect may prevent images from displaying, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety ⁠Administration (NHTSA) says that under some operating conditions in these vehicles, the APIM (Acces...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

ng) system, will be replaced. Subject to the recall are the 2008 "Town and Country," "Voyager" and "Grand Caravan." Sold in the U.S. were 299,718 vehicles, 50,251 in Canada and 3,748 in Mexico. Additional 13,633 exported vehicles will be recalled. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it will inspect 622,817 Dodge Caravan and ChryslerTown and Country minivans from the 2005 model year because the headlights can fail witho...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/11

re supplied by JDI - Japan Display Industry. In these vehicles, the image on the SYNC screen on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety ⁠Administration (NHTSA).  Ford is working to provide software as a remedy for this repair. When the remedy becomes available, Ford will notify customers to schedule a...

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on. The new V8 engine can lower fuel consumption and emission levels by at least 25 percent, with the idle stop system. BMW will recall 241,000 "3 Series" of year models from 2002 to 2005 due to a defect in rear lamps. Also up to 2,120 2009 model year "X5 xDrive 35d" a defective fuel filter heater. NHTSA will look into complaints of engine room fires involving the "Mini Cooper S" by inspecting about 36,000 cars. BMW has raised its sales target fo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/10

U.S. NHTSA to hold self-driving safety forum with Waymo, Zoox, Aurora The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will host a national autonomous vehicle safety forum on March 10, bringing together leaders of major self-driving companies, including Waymo, Zoox and Aurora.  NHTSA says the U.S. “is at an inflection point for automated mobility,” noting the industry has moved beyond limited testing and pilot pro...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

2 Lincoln Corsairs The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration noted that the manufacturer of the defective windshield wiper motors was Valeo North America Inc. in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Ford dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. (NHTSA release on March 4, 2026) (NHTSA release on March 3, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

9 billion-dollar loan to Ford Motor Company to upgrade and modernize thirteen factories across six states and to introduce new technologies, a 1.4 billion-dollar loan to Nissan EV battery project, and a 465 million-dollar loan to Tesla have made impressive impacts. Tesla announced on August 19 that NHTSA has awarded a 5-star safety rating for Model S. This 5 star rating is awarded not only for just overall, but also in every subcategory: front, s...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

The company aims to build 2,500 Cybertrucks per week by the end of 2024, which would give it an annual capacity of 125,000 units. Tesla previously stated that it aims to have a full capacity of 250,000 Cybertrucks in 2025. On June 19, the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles as excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

dition orders on April 4 FCA begins shipments of all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator pickups to U.S. dealers Jeep begins production of 2024 Gladiator pickup at Toledo Assembly Complex Stellantis cuts Warren Truck shift in July, idles Toledo South for 6 weeks Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator engine fires bring U.S. NHTSA investigation Jeep repositions 2025 Gladiator pickup in U.S. with lower prices Stellantis pauses, reduces production at Detroit Assembly Complex...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

bly Complex Jeep Toledo plant under 'emergency' work plan to compensate for lost Wrangler production Stellantis cuts Warren Truck shift in July, idles Toledo South for 6 weeks KUKA, Germany transforms Jeep Wrangler production with advanced technology Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator engine fires bring U.S. NHTSA investigation Stellantis pauses, reduces production at Detroit Assembly Complex, Warren Truck, Toledo Assembly Stellantis to cut a shift at Tole...

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