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• “Proactive Safety Culture” Urged by NHTSA for Auto Industry to Reduce Accident Injury Risk

  January 13, 2016

  Russell Maas

  The NHTSA is preparing to make historic announcements to push a proactive safety culture in the auto industry that would move forward new vehicle safety technologies as standard features.

• Chrysler Crash Injury Reporting Failures Result in Additional $70M Fine

  December 11, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Fiat Chrysler has been ordered to pay the government another $70 million for repeated failures to report crash injuries and deaths in accordance with federal reporting laws.

• Teen Driving Deaths Down, Despite Texting Fears

  April 9, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  Teen driving deaths are down due to a number of different factors, according to the CDC.

• Distracted Driving Risks Targeted This Month by NHTSA Campaign

  April 7, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Federal regulators are focusing law enforcement efforts on texting while driving this month.

• Takata Airbag Repairs Lagging, As Recalled Vehicles Remain on US Roads

  January 28, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Millions of unrepaired vehicles are on U.S. roads with defective Takata airbags and other mechanical problems that could cause injuries, accidents and death, according to reports.

• Automatic Braking Systems Added to NHTSA Recommended Safety Technologies

  January 23, 2015

  Russell Maas

  The NHTSA has added automatic braking systems to its list of advanced recommended safety features, hoping to spur their use and the development of new safety technology.

• Honda Gets Fined $70M By NHTSA For Unreported Deaths

  January 9, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal regulators have fined Honda $70 million for failing to report injuries, deaths, and warranty claims associated with its vehicles.