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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The number of traffic deaths on U.S. roads last year reached a record low, while seat belt use continued to climb, the U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Monday, April 6.
Read More →WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Automakers are asking for more time to comply with new rules on data standards that apply to event data recorders in new vehicles, according to a report from CollisionWeek.
Read More →The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to amend its air brake standard to improve the stopping distance performance of commercial trucks. Based on current safety trend data and brake system technologies, NHTSA is proposing to reduce the required stopping distance for truck tractors by 20 to 30 percent. The proposed rule would cover all truck tractors equipped with air brakes. The proposed rule does not include single unit trucks, buses, or trailers.
Read More →WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Volkswagen is recalling 5,000 MY 2008 R32 (5th generation) vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website.
Read More →NASHVILLE, TN --- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) presented awards at the 27th annual Lifesavers conference honoring 15 individuals and groups for achievements in promoting highway safety.
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Program enhancements will impact requirements auto-makers must meet to achieve high safety ratings. With new judging criteria, earning 5 stars on 2011-MY vehicles may be more challenging than previous model-years.
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Companies understand the importance of driver safety. Rewarding drivers for safe driving records can help motivate and continue careful driving.
Read More →WASHINGTON – A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration spokesman confirmed the agency is developing test criteria to gauge passenger and light truck tire fuel efficiency, according to Modern Tire Dealer magazine.
Read More →NHTSA's testing and safety criteria for front- and side-impact crashes and rollover resistance have not been substantially revised since the agency started crash testing new models 30 years ago. Recognizing that nine out of 10 vehicles routinely score either four or five stars, NHTSA wants to increase the standards for front- and side-impacts, along with more stringent rollover testing. NHTSA is poised to implement a revised five-star safety rating program starting with 2011 model-year vehicles.
Read More →WASHINGTON, D.C. --- General Motors is recalling 8,012 MY 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website.
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