Articles about automobile safety
FCC Strands Self-Driving Car Communications To Boost WiFi Spectrum
Last updated: 05/14/2020
When it comes to self-driving cars, it’s all about the data. For most self-driving car companies, the data cars collect about their surroundings and how to deal with it is one...
Takata airbags get a pass as NHTSA says automakers won't need to recall more - Roadshow
Last updated: 05/13/2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday automakers will not need to recall more vehicles equipped with Takata airbags and deemed that units with...
U.S. Will Not Require Automakers to Recall 56M Takata Air Bag Inflators
Last updated: 05/10/2020
WASHINGTON — U.S. auto safety regulators will not require automakers to recall 56 million additional Takata air bag inflators, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
National study to explore automated driving systems in dynamic scenarios
Last updated: 05/03/2020
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is collaborating with stakeholders in the manufacturing, infrastructure owner-operator, and public safety communities to study...
A Move to Ease the Path for Driverless Vehicles Draws Fire from Safety Groups - FairWarning
Last updated: 04/18/2020
U.S. transportation officials are seeking to ease deployment of driverless cars by amending certain safety standards, drawing strong protest from groups who say the move is...
Morning Transportation
Last updated: 04/18/2020
With help from Doug Palmer Editor’s Note: Morning Transportation is a free version of POLITICO Pro Transportation’s morning newsletter, which is delivered to our subscribers...
Statement on Introduction of Lifesaving Michigan Impaired Driving Legislation – Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
Last updated: 04/14/2020
Statement of Tara Gill, Senior Director Advocacy and State Legislation, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, On Introduction of Lifesaving Michigan Legislation — HB 4419, HB...
Waymo Announces Plans to Build Self-Driving Cars in Detroit
Last updated: 04/14/2020
The original Motor City is emerging as a leader in the next chapter in auto development. Waymo, formerly the self-driving car project launched by Google, announced it will...
Heads up: Hundreds of sunroofs spontaneously exploding
Last updated: 03/30/2020
A Central Florida man says he nearly crashed when the sunroof above his head violently shattered while he was on the road. "We heard a loud bang, and it sounded like a gunshot...
Federal regulators move to make room in safety standards for driver-less cars
Last updated: 03/30/2020
A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. WASHINGTON — Federal regulators on Tuesday moved to make changes in some safety standards to help pave the way for driver-less...
