Tweaks to models put them over the top while others miss out due to substandard crash test results

Three others fail to place after crash testing, headlight and crash-prevention evaluations of 2025 vehicles.

Several others fail to place due to higher injury risks in certain metrics.

Several brands’ new models do well in latest crash testing.

Dozens of reports of engine failure appear to be similar to those addressed by an earlier recall that these vehicles weren’t included in.

Study shows most drivers keep them on compared to survey conducted last decade.

For added safety, DOT deploys plan to speed up systems allowing vehicles and devices to connect with each other and infrastructure on the road.

NHTSA has gotten dozens of complaints about them opening on their own.

Probe opened to determine whether steering loss incident pervasive or isolated.

Traffic-safety advocates say seat belts save lives, but data show many people still don’t buckle up.