NHTSA data marks eight-quarter decrease, though fatalities rose in many states.

NHTSA appoints new body as U.S. motorcyclist deaths increase.

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

NHTSA adds license-plate search capability on its website for consumers, offers states grants to spread the word on open recalls.

Complaints indicate AEB systems sometimes engage for no apparent reason.

Latest data show that despite more miles traveled, fatalities are falling, though the danger persists, particularly among young travelers.

Regulators examining why later updates weren’t part of the initial remedy and cite concerns over post-recall crashes, test results.

Amazon’s brand the subject of investigation after two wrecks involving motorcycles.