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NHTSA Urges Automated Driving System Developers to Improve Law Enforcement Interactions
NHTSA Urges Automated Driving System Developers to Improve Law Enforcement Interactions On July 8, 2026, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Jonathan Morrison issued a letter to developers of driverless automated driving systems (ADS), urging them to prioritize improving automated vehicles’ interactions with law enforcement. The letter encourages developers to ensure that automated driving…
Read MorePresident Trump Signs Memorandum Promoting Freedom to Fix
President Trump Signs Memorandum Promoting Freedom to Fix President Trump released a Memorandum for the Administrator of the EPA today titled “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix”. The memorandum focuses on reducing regulatory barriers and directs the EPA to clarify what actions individuals may take on their own vehicles to…
Read MoreHouse Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The U.S. House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Transportation and Infrastructure have announced full committee markups scheduled for May 21, 2026, which will include consideration of several automotive-related legislative proposals. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce will begin its markup at 10:00 a.m. ET and…
Read MoreEPA Proposes Two-Year Delay to Vehicle Emissions Standards
EPA Proposes Two-Year Delay to Vehicle Emissions Standards EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a proposed rollback of Biden-era vehicle emissions standards by delaying compliance deadlines for light- and medium-duty vehicles by two years, moving them to model year 2029. The EPA says the change is intended to increase consumer choice, lower vehicle costs, and respond…
Read MoreTrump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports On May 1, 2026, President Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he plans to implement a 25% tariff on all cars and trucks imported from the European Union. The move follows delays by the European Parliament in advancing legislation tied to trade commitments outlined in…
Read MoreInternational Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components On March 12, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced in the Federal Register that it has instituted an investigation following a complaint filed by General Motors in early February. According to the notice, the complaint alleges violations of Section 337 related to “the importation into the United States, the sale…
Read MoreASA Driven By Policy Newsletter: February 2026
ASA Driven By Policy Newsletter: February 2026 Click here to view the February 2026 edition of the Driven By Policy 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 July…
Read MoreASA Driven By Policy Newsletter: January 29, 2026
ASA Driven By Policy Newsletter: January 29, 2026 Click here to read the latest update of ASA’s Driven By Policy 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 July…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Transportation Releases Research Report on Safety Tests for AVs
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Research Report on Safety Tests for AVs 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…
Read MoreState Bills would Let States Install Speed Limiters on Cars of those Convicted of Certain Offenses
State Bills would Let States Install Speed Limiters on Cars of those Convicted of Certain Offenses 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…
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