With almost three-quarters of the 19 million vehicles under the recall still unrepaired, the potential exists for more people to be killed by faulty air bags.
U.S. safety regulators proposed a remake of the 5-star crash-test ratings system for automobiles to take into account new technologyand new test dummies.
Americans will buy a record 5 million SUVs in 2015, fueled by low gasoline prices, cheap car loans and a desire for high riding big rigs that can haul plenty of people and possessions.