The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is extending the comment period for members of the public to offer feedback on draft research test procedures to assess certain types of advanced driver assistance systems.
November 22, 2019GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous
Congressional Policymakers Drafting Autonomous Vehicles Bill
WASHINGTON — Long-awaited legislation that would set a federal regulatory framework for automated vehicles is being drafted by transportation leaders in Congress, the chairman of the Senate panel with jurisdiction over freight affairs confirmed Nov. 20.
November 20, 2019GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety
NHTSA Evaluating Complaint About Alleged Tesla Battery Flaw
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received a petition calling for an investigation of certain Tesla Inc. electric cars and is evaluating the complaint, according to a notice posted on regulator’s website.
October 4, 2019Government
Acting NHTSA Leader Heidi King to Resign Aug. 31
Heidi King, acting head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will step down from the agency at the end of the month, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Aug. 12.
August 12, 2019GovernmentTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Tesla Scrutinized by NHTSA Over Model 3 Safety Claims
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk a cease-and-desist letter last year regarding Model 3 safety claims and has subpoenaed the carmaker for information on several crashes, according to documents posted by a nonprofit advocacy group.
August 7, 2019GovernmentSafety
NHTSA Preliminary Estimates Report: Truck-Related Fatalities Up 3%
Fatalities in crashes involving at least one large truck increased by 3% in 2018 from 2017, despite a decrease of about 1% for all vehicles combined over the same period, according to a preliminary report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
June 20, 2019GovernmentTechnologyAutonomous
FMCSA, NHTSA Seek Comment on Automated Driving Systems
Two federal agencies are seeking public comment that would help in crafting regulations related to automated driving systems.
May 23, 2019GovernmentBusinessSafety
Senate Committee Approves NHTSA Nominee Heidi King
Heidi King took a step forward in her quest to become administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
April 5, 2019GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety
NHTSA Probing Hyundai, Kia for Cars That Catch Fire
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating some 3 million U.S. vehicles made by Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. after thousands of complaints that the vehicles went up in flames even without being involved in a crash.
April 2, 2019GovernmentSafety
Heidi King Renominated to Lead NHTSA
President Donald Trump on Jan. 16 nominated Heidi King to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and also announced more nominees for senior roles at other agencies that oversee safety and commerce.
January 18, 2019