Vehicle SafetyCost is key to fate of talking cars 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 20, 2013  Cars that communicate with each other to avoid crashes or traffic jams will save lives, but the cost of the systems will determine consumers' acceptance, the U.S. transportation secretary said last week.... Read More »
NHTSA confirms new deputy, considers push for automatic braking 3:51 pm U.S. ET | May 15, 2013 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has confirmed David Friedman, previously a transportation analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists, as its new deputy administrator.... Read More »
U.S. to monitor cybersecurity risks as car connectivity grows 3:04 pm U.S. ET | May 15, 2013  Rising cybersecurity risks to drivers as their cars become increasingly powered by and connected to computers have prompted federal auto safety regulators to start a new office focusing on the threat.... Read More »
Cost to be big factor in 'talking' cars acceptance, LaHood says 3:51 pm U.S. ET | May 14, 2013  Cars that "talk" to each other to avoid crashes or traffic jams, like those being tested here, will save lives but the cost of the systems will determine consumers' acceptance of such technology, the transportation secretary said today.... Read More »
Report: Vehicles sold in Brazil lack safety features 1:10 pm U.S. ET | May 13, 2013  Automakers are having widespread success selling vehicles in Brazil, but thousands of Brazilians are dying each year in auto accidents that experts blame on a combination of unsafe vehicles and often dangerous driving conditions, according to an Associated Press report.... Read More »
GABE NELSON Why Wednesday hearing could be connected cars' moment of truth 4:12 pm U.S. ET | May 13, 2013  In the software industry, people talk about vaporware -- products that are heavily promoted but never seem to go on sale. Automakers are at the point that they must prove that connected cars, which talk to each other over Wi-Fi to stay out of fender-benders, are more than just vaporware.... Read More »
Toyota puts high beams on headlight regulation 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013  With a recent petition, Toyota has intensified the pressure on safety regulators to approve new headlights currently forbidden on U.S. roads. The headlights use cameras to detect other cars and automatically dim the portions of the high beam that would shine in other drivers' eyes.... Read More »
EDITORIAL NHTSA must see the light on safety updates 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration needs to review its process for allowing automakers to introduce advances in lighting technology.... Read More »
Corvettes from 2005-2007 being probed over headlight problems 10:21 am U.S. ET | May 10, 2013  Federal auto safety regulators have launched a preliminary investigation into the Chevrolet Corvette from model years 2005 to 2007, citing dozens of complaints that the car's headlights can turn themselves off without warning.... Read More »
Study: 90% of parents admit to driving distracted 1:49 pm U.S. ET | May 7, 2013 Nearly nine of 10 parents admit to talking, texting or otherwise driving distracted while transporting their children in the past month, a new study by the University of Michigan reveals.... Read More »
General Motors recalls more than 38,000 sedans over circuit board glitch 3:37 pm U.S. ET | May 6, 2013 GM will recall more than 38,000 sedans equipped with its "eAssist" mild hybrid system to repair circuit boards that may overheat leading to a loss of battery charge or in extreme cases, a fire in the trunk.... Read More »
Magna parts factory explosion puts 5 in hospital 3:38 pm U.S. ET | May 1, 2013 Magna International said an explosion at a Newmarket, Ontario, factory sent five employees to the hospital. The injuries are not life-threatening, Magna spokeswoman Tracy Fuerst said today.... Read More »
Ford Crown Victoria police cars being probed by NHTSA 3:54 pm U.S. ET | April 30, 2013  Older model Ford Crown Victoria police cars are the focus of an upgraded defect investigation by federal safety regulators, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today. The agency also said it taking preliminary looks at the Porsche 911 and Dodge Viper sports cars.... Read More »
Honda recalls almost 46,000 Fits in U.S., Canada 11:04 am U.S. ET | April 29, 2013  Honda is recalling almost 46,000 Fit small cars in the United States and Canada to fix a problem with the electronic stability control system software.... Read More »
Experts: Industry hears a call for voice commands 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 29, 2013 New federal guidelines to battle distracted driving will put even more pressure on car companies to pack voice-activated features into their vehicles, experts say.... Read More »
EDITORIAL New guidelines should make driving safer 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 29, 2013 It is in the best interests of automakers, suppliers and the motoring public to use technology to make vehicles safer by helping drivers keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel.... Read More »
Mercedes Citan performs poorly in EuroNCAP crash testApril 26, 2013 06:01 CET  The Mercedes Citan van has been given three out of five stars in a EuroNCAP crash test. It is the worst safety score for one of the automaker's vehicles in more than 15 years.... Read More »
JAMIE LaREAU Proposals for automakers to help limit distracted driving seem fair 10:39 am U.S. ET | April 26, 2013  Here's a big thank you to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency announced earlier this week some new guidelines to help address the hazards posed by complex in-car control systems and distracted driving.... Read More »
Mitsubishi to revamp Japan plant; capacity cuts expected 3:40 pm U.S. ET | April 23, 2013  Mitsubishi Motors plans to unveil a restructuring plan for its flagship Mizushima assembly plant in Japan on Thursday, a spokesman said today. The restructuring may entail cutting capacity at the plant in western Japan as much as 40 percent by eliminating two of its four assembly lines, local media reports said.... Read More »
Honda recalls over 225,000 SUVs and minivans in U.S., Canada 11:17 am U.S. ET | April 19, 2013  Honda is recalling about 225,300 SUVs and minivans in the United States and Canada to replace a part that if not operating could allow the driver to shift out of park without depressing the brake pedal.... Read More »
GABE NELSON Whatever happened to the backup camera mandate? 1:12 pm U.S. ET | April 15, 2013  Just a few months ago, it seemed to be a done deal that light vehicles sold in the United States would need backup cameras within a few years. Auto safety regulators had proposed to mandate them in new vehicles by as soon as 2014, following through on a 2008 law aimed at reducing the number of children who are backed over and hurt or killed.... Read More »
Dingell, Ford unite on Europe 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013 Ford Motor Co., which wants the federal government to align U.S. vehicle standards with those of the European Union, has enlisted a longtime ally in its campaign: U.S. Rep. John Dingell, the 29-term Michigan Democrat known for his ardent backing of the domestic auto industry.... Read More »
DAN SELKE SAE looks at technical aspects of driver distraction 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013  For almost two years now, SAE members, along with numerous automakers, suppliers, academicians, institutes, consortia, etc., have been very much involved in helping to define exactly what the issues are concerning driver distraction Dan Selke, an auto engineer in Montvale, N.J., is chairman of the SAE Safety & Human Factors Steering Committee.... Read More »
Lithium batteries fail to deliver, must be safer, regulators told 2:19 pm U.S. ET | April 11, 2013 Lithium ion battery sales and performance have fallen far short of forecasts, and better technology is needed to improve their safety, battery experts told federal regulators today.... Read More »
TRW launches camera systems production in U.S. 12:17 pm U.S. ET | April 11, 2013  TRW Automotive Holdings is launching production of automotive camera systems in the United States at a plant in Illinois. Its third generation S-Cam will be available on models from five automakers by the end of the year, the company said.... Read More »
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