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U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Research Report on Safety Tests for AVs
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report on the applicability for vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS) — also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs) — of vehicle safety tests typically performed on more traditional vehicles. Federal law requires that…
Read MoreState Bills would Let States Install Speed Limiters on Cars of those Convicted of Certain Offenses
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall Several very similar bills have been filed or pre-filed in some states that would allow states to install speed limiting devices on the vehicles of people convicted of certain offenses, such as reckless driving. In Wisconsin, SB 659 would make it illegal for someone to remove, disconnect, or tamper…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 24, 2025
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month February 2026…
Read MoreU.S. EPA Takes Action Relevant to Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Colorado and Arizona
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave final approval to changes in Colorado’s Enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance (IM) program. In the implementation plan submitted to the EPA, Colorado proposed making the following substantive changes: Removing the requirement for a visual inspection of emission control devices model year…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: October 22, 2025
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month February 2026…
Read MoreNew Tariffs Announced on Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Buses, and Parts
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall Last week, President Trump signed orders creating new tariffs related to medium-duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, and buses. These tariffs will go into effect on November 1, 2025. Medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles and some of their parts imported from abroad will be subject to a 25 percent import tax. For…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 25, 2025
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month February 2026…
Read MoreCalifornia Bill Requiring OEMs to Recycle EV Batteries Fails to Pass
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The California Legislature opted not to pass Senate Bill (SB) 615, which would have required an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer to recycle its EV batteries that are no longer in use and pay for all expenses associated with ensuring the battery’s proper end-of-life management. Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed…
Read MorePennsylvania Bill would Give Consumers More Time to Repair Unsafe Vehicles
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The Pennsylvania House’s Transportation Committee voted 26-0 to advance HB 649, which would give drivers more time to complete required repairs and inspections on vehicles deemed to be operating in an unsafe condition. Under current law, a police officer or other qualified employee of the state can determine that…
Read MoreNew Law in Rhode Island Requires Insurers to Cover More Auto Repairs
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall In Rhode Island, insurers can no longer force drivers to accept total loss settlements for vehicles for which the repair costs don’t exceed 80 percent of the vehicle’s pre-collision value (actual cash value/ACV). In other words, the consumer can demand the insurer pay for the repair if the repair…
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