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NewsJanuary 4, 2016

Feds Advance Stricter Big-Rig Underride Guard Rules

NHTSA proposes changes aimed at protecting occupants of smaller cars, and the public has until mid-February to offer feedback.

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NewsDecember 30, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Recalls E-350 for Fuel Line Issue

The recall covers 809 E350 and E350 4Matic luxury vehicles in the 2014 model year.

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NewsDecember 28, 2015

Monitor Appointed for Takata Air Bag Recalls

Meanwhile, three automakers are expanding their passenger air bag recalls, and an eighth U.S. fatality has been tied to exploding air bag inflators.

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NewsDecember 28, 2015

Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon Pickups Recalled

Dealers need to replace a faulty console compartment lid latch assembly in 8,763 2016-MY trucks.

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NewsDecember 28, 2015

Ford Recalls Escape, Focus ST for Stalling

The recall, set to get under way next week, covers about 9,000 vehicles manufactured in 2012 and 2013.

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NewsDecember 28, 2015

Ford Recalls Explorers, Police Interceptors

The recall, which covers 868 2013-MY vehicles, also includes Flex, Police Interceptor Utility, Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles at risk for fuel leaks.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichDecember 22, 2015

Industry Dialogue Needed to Ensure Regulations Don’t Impede Advances in Fleet Technology

A watershed moment occurred July 21, 2015, with the introduction of a first-of-its-kind bill, the Security and Privacy in Your Car Act. It directs NHTSA to conduct a rulemaking to issue vehicle cybersecurity regulations against unauthorized access to electronic controls or driving data. There are number of stakeholders in the “OBD ecosystem.” In addition to government regulators and auto OEMs, important OBD stakeholders include fleet managers, aftermarket suppliers, and industry associations.

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NewsDecember 22, 2015

BMW Faces $20M Penalty for Safety Violations

This NHTSA-imposed penalty could potentially double if the automaker fails to comply with a new consent order and commits other safety violations.

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NewsDecember 21, 2015

Video: Movie Theaters Screening ‘Drive Sober’ Ads

Movie fans flocking to see “The Force Awakens” will also be reminded not to drink and drive this holiday season, thanks to new ads from NHTSA.

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NewsDecember 21, 2015

Mitsubishi Mirage Recalled for Air Bag Issue

The problem is tied to corrosion that might occur if the driver enters the car with footwear covered in snow and road salt.

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