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Autonomous emergency braking prerequisite for European test programrsquos top safety rating
Regulatory
Auto-Safety Features Deserve Scrutiny, Industry SaysAuto-Safety Features Deserve Scrutiny, Industry Says

A spokesman says European automakers “would like to underline the need for detailed cost-benefit analyses and proper impact assessments of all safety measures that are being considered” before they are required in cars sold in the European Union.

Mar 1, 2018
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Volkswagen plans to export up to 10000 Russianbuilt Skoda cars in 2018
Regulatory
Russian Government Looks to Increase Auto ExportsRussian Government Looks to Increase Auto Exports
byEugene Gerden
Feb 27, 2018
1 Min Read
Christopher H Grigorian
Regulatory
NHTSA’s Approach to Autonomous Vehicles Taking FormNHTSA’s Approach to Autonomous Vehicles Taking Form
byChristopher H. Grigorian and R. Nicholas Englund
Feb 22, 2018
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UAW president Williams says corruption case didnrsquot affect contract with FCA
Regulatory
Lawsuits Against UAW Spin Off From Corruption CaseLawsuits Against UAW Spin Off From Corruption Case
byJoseph Szczesny
Feb 2, 2018
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Chery Transcab only earned safety points in sideimpact test
Regulatory
Chery Transcab, Suzuki Carry LCVs Flunk Safety TestsChery Transcab, Suzuki Carry LCVs Flunk Safety Tests
byAlan Harman
Dec 28, 2017
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Fiat Punto Europersquos first zerosafetystar car
Regulatory
Facelifts Costly to Some Vehicles’ Safety RatingsFacelifts Costly to Some Vehicles’ Safety Ratings
byAlan Harman
Dec 27, 2017
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Jaguar EPace gets European fivestar safety rating
Regulatory
European, Japanese Makes Win Top Euro Safety Ratings
European, Japanese Makes Win Top Euro Safety Ratings
Dec 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Kia Stinger designed to compete with European sport sedans
Regulatory
Finalists for North American Car, Utility and Truck of Year Announced
Finalists for North American Car, Utility and Truck of Year Announced
Nov 29, 2017
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1 Min Read
Australiarsquos firstever carbon fiber being manufactured
Regulatory
Australian Scientists Produce Homespun Carbon Fiber
Australian Scientists Produce Homespun Carbon Fiber
Nov 27, 2017
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byAlan Harman, Correspondent
LDV T60rsquos crashtest performance outweighs lack of autonomous emergency braking
Regulatory
Two Chinese Brands Earn Safety Program’s Top Rating
Two Chinese Brands Earn Safety Program’s Top Rating
Nov 21, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Technicians conduct fullmotion head test at new passivesafety test facility
Regulatory
Altran Opens Passive-Safety Center in Michigan
Altran Opens Passive-Safety Center in Michigan
Nov 13, 2017
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1 Min Read
Mahindra e2oPlus one of handful of batteryelectric vehicles in India
Regulatory
Indian Government Commits to Electric-Vehicle Future
Indian Government Commits to Electric-Vehicle Future
Nov 1, 2017
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1 Min Read
byRaghavendra Verma
Testers say H6 rollover test results show Chinese safety engineering worldclass
Regulatory
Chinese SUV Earns High Marks in Rollover Safety
Chinese SUV Earns High Marks in Rollover Safety
Oct 31, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Using cell phone while driving would be bad call under UK government proposal
Regulatory
U.K. Could See Stiffer Distracted-Driving Sentences
U.K. Could See Stiffer Distracted-Driving Sentences
Oct 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Research group calls AEB biggest vehiclesafety advance since seatbelt
Regulatory
Safety Groups Urge U.K. Motorists to Insist on AEB
Safety Groups Urge U.K. Motorists to Insist on AEB
Oct 16, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Army truck commercial tractor await autonomoustechnology trial
Regulatory
Bridge Truck-Platooning Test Deemed 'Flawless'
Bridge Truck-Platooning Test Deemed 'Flawless'
Oct 13, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDavid C. Smith, Correspondent
Top safety rating raises bar in competitive market ANCAP says
Regulatory
China-Built SUV Awarded Highest Safety Rating
China-Built SUV Awarded Highest Safety Rating
Oct 12, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Volvo tests autonomous commercial vehicle in Europe
Regulatory
Big-Truck Industry Must Wait for Own Autonomous-Testing Law
Big-Truck Industry Must Wait for Own Autonomous-Testing Law
Oct 2, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content
New NHTSA Guidance Encourages AV Industry
Regulatory
New NHTSA Guidance Encourages AV Industry
New NHTSA Guidance Encourages AV Industry
Sep 22, 2017
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1 Min Read
byRichard Wilhelm
PSA CEO says Opel Zaragoza Spain plant shown has efficiency gaps
Regulatory
PSA Figuring Out Branding, Wary of Electrification Regulations
PSA Figuring Out Branding, Wary of Electrification Regulations
Sep 22, 2017
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1 Min Read
Government concerned about complacency over 1300 road deaths this year
Regulatory
Experts to Lead Drive Toward Safer Australian Roads
Experts to Lead Drive Toward Safer Australian Roads
Sep 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Timeline calls for wider use of autonomous emergency braking technology
Regulatory
European Safety Agency Lists Mobility Priorities
European Safety Agency Lists Mobility Priorities
Sep 15, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Court ruling could determine fate of Kiarsquos Hwasung Korea plant
Regulatory
Automakers Threaten to Quit Korea Over Pay Lawsuit
Automakers Threaten to Quit Korea Over Pay Lawsuit
Aug 11, 2017
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1 Min Read
byVince Courtenay, Correspondent
Get airbag replaced or check into replacement government urges
Regulatory
Oz Consumer Group Finds Flaws in Takata Recall
Oz Consumer Group Finds Flaws in Takata Recall
Aug 3, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Forty percent of Americans live with unhealthy air EPA39s Grundler says
Regulatory
New Mobility Could Change Future CAFE Rules
New Mobility Could Change Future CAFE Rules
Aug 2, 2017
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1 Min Read
Study detects structural safety flaws in Chinesebuilt van
Regulatory
China-Built Van Gets Middling Marks for Safety
China-Built Van Gets Middling Marks for Safety
Aug 1, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Kia gets new crack at Pakistan market after building 5223 Spectra models locally from 19992004
Regulatory
Pakistan Green-Lights Four Auto-Manufacturing Bids
Pakistan Green-Lights Four Auto-Manufacturing Bids
Jul 28, 2017
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1 Min Read
byKaswar Klasra
Tumbling car demonstrates seatbeltsrsquo benefits from unique perspective
Regulatory
U.K. Safety Groups’ Simulated Rollover No Accident
U.K. Safety Groups’ Simulated Rollover No Accident
Jun 30, 2017
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1 Min Read
State of Regulatory Action on Self-Driving Vehicles in the U.S.
Regulatory
State of Regulatory Action on Self-Driving Vehicles in the U.S.
State of Regulatory Action on Self-Driving Vehicles in the U.S.
Jun 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byTodd Bryant
Mitsubishi Zinger MPV built in Vietnam for export markets including China
Regulatory
Vietnam Playing Catch-Up in ASEAN Auto Sector
Vietnam Playing Catch-Up in ASEAN Auto Sector
Jun 12, 2017
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1 Min Read
byMichael Tatarski
US could back off 2025 emissions regulations but rest of world unlikely to follow suit
Regulatory
Second CAFE Review Gives EPA Chance to Evaluate New Technology
Second CAFE Review Gives EPA Chance to Evaluate New Technology
May 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content
Motoristsrsquo lobby welcomes safety inquiry road infrastructure spending
Regulatory
Oz Government to Review Road Safety As Deaths Rise
Oz Government to Review Road Safety As Deaths Rise
May 16, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Automakerrsquos safety claims run up against crashtest results
Regulatory
Chinese Automaker’s Pickup Gets Poor Safety Rating
Chinese Automaker’s Pickup Gets Poor Safety Rating
Apr 25, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
What’s Really Going on With CAFE
Regulatory
What’s Really Going on With CAFE
What’s Really Going on With CAFE
Apr 10, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJohn McElroy, Columnist
Ohio State researchers develop method of blending food waste into rubber
Regulatory
Scientists Make Tire Filler From Eggshells, Tomatoes
Scientists Make Tire Filler From Eggshells, Tomatoes
Apr 3, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
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