The IIHS found that only two out of 15 small SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40, protect the rear occupant well enough to earn a good rating.
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Backlog in Federal Safety Rules Amid U.S. Car Crash ‘Epidemic’
As traffic fatalities spike in the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal agency in charge of auto safety is struggling with a growing backlog of safety rules ordered by Congress that are years overdue and estimated to save thousands of lives. A governors’ highway safety group says the United States faces a “car crash epidemic” at the… Continue reading Backlog in Federal Safety Rules Amid U.S. Car Crash ‘Epidemic’
U.S. Regulators to More Closely Monitor Advanced Driver Safety Systems
U.S. regulators on Tuesday said they would keep a closer eye on the automotive industry as it rolls out advanced driver safety systems, tracking the new technologies to spot potential defects faster. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an order requiring automakers and operators of vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance or automated… Continue reading U.S. Regulators to More Closely Monitor Advanced Driver Safety Systems
Groups Challenge U.S. Decision to Shift Auto Spectrum to Wireless Devices
Two prominent transportation advocacy groups on Wednesday challenged the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) November decision to shift much of a key spectrum block set aside for auto safety to accommodate the burgeoning number of wireless devices. The Intelligent Transportation Society of America and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials brought a legal… Continue reading Groups Challenge U.S. Decision to Shift Auto Spectrum to Wireless Devices
Crash Fatality Data Shows A 2.4% Decline in Deaths in 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released highway crash fatality data for 2018, showing a 2.4 percent decline in overall fatalities, the second consecutive year of reduced crash fatalities. Under this Administration and Secretary Chao’s leadership, the USDOT has focused on safety as its top priority. “This is encouraging news,… Continue reading Crash Fatality Data Shows A 2.4% Decline in Deaths in 2018