Associations Oppose Missouri Legislation Repealing Vehicle Safety Inspections
Automotive industry trade associations have joined to oppose House Bill 451 in Missouri aimed at eliminating that state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program.
Federal Safety Advocates Target Worst Driving Habits
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said speeding, impaired driving and distractions caused by electronics kill more than 10,000 people a year.
Reviewing Auto Body Safety Basics
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplaces for their employees. Are you making safety a priority and covering all the bases in your shop?
Trump Administration to Roll Back Obama-Era CAFE Standards
On Aug. 2, the Transportation Department and Environmental Protection Agency announced a joint proposal to update the national automobile fuel-economy and greenhouse-gas standards.
EPA Declares Obama-Era Vehicle Emissions Standards Too Stringent
Under existing regulations, automakers must reach an average fleet fuel efficiency of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 – more than double the current average.
AAA, Torc Robotics to Develop Safety Criteria for Self-Driving Vehicles
Torc Robotics and AAA Northern California Nevada & Utah recently announced a partnership to develop safety criteria for self-driving cars through a testing program on public streets.
Clark’s Corner: A Culture of Safety
We’re certainly a tough bunch in collision repair, but even the toughest guy in your shop is still at the mercy of flying debris, dangerous overspray or solvent absorption.
Consumer Watchdog: Autonomous Vehicle Bill Would Create ‘Wild West’ Without Safety Protections
A U.S. Senate bill aiming to pave the way for the development of driverless vehicles is a threat to highway safety, the group Consumer Watchdog asserted.
Driven by Safety and Emissions Regulations, OEMs Investing Billions in Advanced Vehicle Technology
The R&D spending is fueling brisk growth in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, in-vehicle connectivity, safety features, electric propulsion and other technology.
Senate Subcommittee Discusses Bills Proposing to Delay Air-Quality Standards
A recent subcommittee hearing focused on two federal bills proposing to delay implementation of Obama administration air-quality standards.
