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AV 3.0
In 2018, the Department of Transportation released new Federal guidance for automated vehicles -- Automated Vehicles 3.0: Preparing for the Future of Transportation 3.0.
NHTSA releases progress report on Takata air bag recalls
Average recall repair rates across all manufacturers increased by 30% in 2018 and unrepaired vehicles in Priority Groups 1–3 (the oldest vehicles in the highest-risk areas) has been cut in half in one year.String of tragedies near school zones and bus stops prompts urgent plea from NHTSA
After deaths and injuries this week in 5 states, motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution and follow laws when approaching a school bus or school crossing.2017 highway fatalities drop after 2 years of large increases
Motor vehicle crashes still claimed 37,133 lives despite a decrease of almost 2 percent from 2016. Preliminary 2018 data indicates downward trend continuing.DOT and EPA propose SAFE Vehicles Rule
Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule would amend existing CAFE fuel economy and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks and establish new standards covering model years 2021-2026.
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Takata Air Bags
January 5, 2018: 19 automakers and approximately 50 million Takata air bags in an estimated 37 million vehicles. These statistics will fluctuate as repairs are made and previously announced recall campaigns launch on a rolling basis.
Takata Air Bags
July 10, 2017: Driver frontal air bag inflator may rupture. Affects Ford, Mazda and Nissan vehicles.
Fiat Chrysler
May 25, 2018: Defect could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging
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