NHTSA's Tougher Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Still Draws Criticism

The National Highway Traffic Safety Admin. toughens standards for tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), requiring the systems to monitor all four tires, but giving auto makers an extra year to reach full compliance.

Still, some consumer and trade groups remain unhappy with the new regulations.

Tire pressure monitors required by '08.

NHTSA's ruling comes nearly half a decade after Congress enacted the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability ...