Forbesflipped into TechnologyUSDOT ‘Starflation’ - U.S. Car Safety Ratings, Once Best In The World, Now Lag BehindForbes - Tanya MohnThe United States was the first government in the world to make vehicle crash test results and comprehensive safety ratings more accessible to consumers, making it easier to buy new cars with the best
Josh Gardnerflipped into THE GLOBAL ECONOMYBusiness Crises at Boeing and GM taught similar lessons. But we haven't learned from them.Axios - Joann Muller Deadly safety crises at Boeing this year and at GM in 2014 share the same, avoidable, root causes — lax government oversight and poor …
Autoweekflipped into AutoweekTraffic Safety Remember the FAST Act? Now SEMA is suing NHTSA to implement the replica car lawautoweek.com - Mark Vaughn Remember that law Congress passed that would allow small manufacturers to make replica cars? The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act …
AJ !flipped into AUTO ! NEWS & REVIEWS !Tesla Tesla takes you behind the scenes at its crash-test labgreencarreports.com - Byron Hurd Tesla has earned a strong reputation for occupant safety. And in a video posted Tuesday by Tesla, the California carmaker shows that, as with every …
CNETflipped into RoadshowMercedes-Benz Mercedes E-Class Wagon recalled because its spoiler could detachRoadshow - by Craig ColeLike a flock of birds, the rear spoilers on certain models could take flight without warning. Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 4,800 E-Class station wagons because of a curious flaw. On affected cars,
The DriveDUI New Bill Could Force Automakers to Install In-Car Breathalyzers to Prevent Drunk DrivingThe Drive - By Chris Chin There was one drunk-driving-related death approximately every 48 minutes in 2017, and it's not getting any better. Lawmakers are looking to push …
Technology Federal Car Crash Testing Needs Major Overhaul, Safety Advocates Sayconsumerreports.org - By Jeff Plungis The federal government’s plan to overhaul its vehicle crash test program is decades overdue, with the need for a top-to-bottom rethinking of how the …
Digital Trendsflipped into CarsTechnology Senators offer plan to stop drunk driving using in-car technologyDigital Trends - John Elkin Senators Tom Udall, a Democrat, and Rick Scott, a Republican are slated to introduce legislation requiring automakers to install devices that will …
Detroit Free Pressflipped into NewsFiat Chrysler FCA must pay almost $80M for missing federal fuel economy standards in '17freep.com - Eric D. Lawrence Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will need to pay a $79.4 million federal fine for not meeting fuel economy standards for the 2017 model year. The fine, …
CNETflipped into RoadshowAutos NHTSA preps major changes to US crash testsRoadshow - by Craig ColeNHTSA hasn't shared proposed updates, but the administration is aiming to make its safety ratings easier to understand and more relevant in an ever-changing automotive landscape. The National Highway Safety
jiteshsuranaflipped into MotorcyclingMotorcycles Recall: The Honda CRF450L Could Lose Its Hornrideapart.com - Sabrina Giacomini Honda has issued a recall for its CRF450L road-legal motocross due to a potential issue with its horn. Here are the details of this recall. Other …
Forbesflipped into TechnologyUnited States Federal Regulators May Update Crash Testing, Possibly Making High-Tech Safety Gear MandatoryForbes - Jim HenryThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it would update its crash-testing program, the New Car Assessment Program, by 2020. That could result in more high-tech safety features becoming
Ultimate MotorCyclingHonda Honda Recalls 2019 CRF450L Due to Horn Bracket Defectultimatemotorcycling.com - Gary Ilminen Honda has recalled 4,348 of its 2019 CRF450L motorcycles due to a possible horn-bracket defect. Honda says the horn mount may break, causing the horn …
Ken Yeungflipped into FYITech Industry Technology could end drunk driving, and the US may even mandate itRoadshow - by Sean SzymkowskiTwo US senators plan to introduce legislation that would equip every new car with technology to block drivers who are over the limit. It's an unfortunate reality that plenty of people still operate vehicles
The Washington PostAutos Bill would require new vehicles to have alcohol detectors to fight drunken drivingThe Washington PostSuch devices, known as ignition interlocks, are in widespread use for those charged or convicted of drunken driving; they require the driver to exhale into a Breathaylzer-like device and prevent the car
Kevin Beachusflipped into Climate Change & alternative powerFiat Chrysler Fiat Chrysler faces $79 million U.S. penalty for fuel economy shortfallAutoblog - ReutersWASHINGTON — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV on Wednesday said it faces a $79 million U.S. civil penalty for failing to meet 2017 fuel economy requirements, as regulators reported more automakers were falling
FOX BusinessTechnology Will these changes to federal car safety regulations make roads safer?FOX Business - Shawn M. CarterThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Wednesday that it will propose major changes to the New Car Assessment Program starting in 2020. The NCAP
Autoblogflipped into AutoblogTechnology NHTSA to jumpstart its slow-rolling revamp of new car crash ratingsAutoblog - ReutersThe U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it is reviving a long-stalled effort to overhaul the five-star crash rating program for all new vehicles. In 2015, under Barack
Newsmaxflipped into NewsmaxConservative View Bipartisan Senate Bill Combats Drunk Driving With Technologynewsmax.com Two U.S. senators on Wednesday plan to introduce legislation that would require automakers to install technology to prevent intoxicated drivers from …
DUI Senators target auto technology mandate to block drunk drivingautonews.com - Aston Martin BMW Mini Rolls-Royce Daimler Mercedes Benz Smart Fiat Chrysler Alfa Romeo Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Jeep Maserati Ram Ford Lincoln General Motors Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC Holden Honda Acura Hyundai Genesis Kia Mazda McLaren Mitsubishi Nissan Infiniti PSA Citroen Opel Peugeot Renault Subaru Suzuki Tata Jaguar Land Rover Tesla Toyota Lexus Volkswagen Audi Bentley Bugatti Lamborghini Porsche Seat Skoda Volvo (Discontinued Brands) For more than 10 years, major automakers and NHTSA have been researching technology solutions to prevent impaired driving crashes.
Forbesflipped into TechnologyTechnology Replacing Rearview Mirrors With Cameras Would Benefit The Ears As Well As The EyesForbes - Jim HenryU.S. traffic safety regulators are exploring whether to allow automakers to replace exterior rearview mirrors with rear-facing cameras that feed a video display. Some of the potential benefits are obvious,
NBC Newsflipped into Top StoriesAutoNation How to make sure a used car is safeNBC News - By Herb WeisbaumCar dealers say it’s OK to sell a used car subject to a recall, as long as the customer is told. Consumer groups call that a ‘dangerous’ and ‘unethical’ practice. You don’t know how that vehicle was driven
AJCflipped into More news headlinesIcon version of the Flipboard logoKia What Kia, Hyundai settlement means for car ownersajc.com - Cox Media Group National Content Desk The carmakers agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit, which could result in a $750 million payout to customers. More than 4 million cars and SUVs …
Staten Island Advance/SILive.comflipped into Staten Island NewsSubaru Over 360,000 Subaru Forester vehicles recalledsilive.com - Annalise Knudson STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Subaru of America Inc. is recalling 366,282 Subaru Forester vehicles because an issue with the Occupant Detection System may …
CNETflipped into RoadshowAutos Defective airbag sensor leads to 366,000 Subaru Foresters recalledRoadshow - by Sean SzymkowskiNHTSA opened an investigation into the matter this past August, and now, the automaker will fix the issue at hand. An investigation into faulty airbag sensors for front passenger seats fitted to certain
Autoblogflipped into AutoblogTechnology NHTSA homes in on two issues as it weighs side-view camerasAutoblog - Ronan GlonThe American-spec Audi E-Tron is nearly identical to the European-spec model with one significant exception. It's not offered with side-view cameras, because the technology isn't a permissible alternative
Bradenton Heraldflipped into NewsTraffic Motorcyclists keep getting hit on Manatee County roads. Is your driving part of the problem?bradenton.com - By Ryan Ballogg Motorcyclists keep getting hit on Manatee County roads. Is your driving part of the problem? Manatee County roads continue to be dangerous places for …
Reuters UKflipped into BusinessUnited States Hyundai, Kia earmark $760 million to settle U.S. lawsuits over...Reuters - Hyunjoo JinSEOUL (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) and affiliate Kia Motors Corp (000270.KS) have earmarked 900 billion won ($758 million) to settle U.S. class action litigation and address engine-related
Consumer Reportsflipped into Consumer Reports: CARSConsumer News Subaru Forester SUVs Recalled for Airbag Deactivation Riskconsumerreports.org - By Jon Linkov Subaru is recalling certain 2015–2018 Forester SUVs because an electrical connection under the front seat cushion may become loose. If this happens, …
Staten Island Advance/SILive.comflipped into Staten Island NewsAirbags Are you driving around with a deadly airbag? Here’s how to be sure you’re safesilive.com - Ann Marie Barron STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- More than 600,000 New Yorkers are driving recalled vehicles with dangerously defective airbags that could blast sharp metal …
