Vehicle Safety
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 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 MoreUSITC to Investigate Impact of USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin on the United States in Third Factfinding Report in Series
USITC to Investigate Impact of USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin on the United States in Third Fact-finding Report Series On February 19th, 2026, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that it will be holding an investigation title USMCA Automotive Rules of origin: Economic Impact and Operations, 2027 Report. This investigation will audit the…
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…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 24, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 24, 2025 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…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: October 22, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: October 22, 2025 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…
Read MoreNew Tariffs Announced on Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Buses, and Parts
New Tariffs Announced on Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Buses, and Parts 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…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 25, 2025
ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 25, 2025 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…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Confirms President Trump’s Nominees to Lead Federal Vehicle Safety Agencies
U.S. Senate Confirms President Trump’s Nominees to Lead Federal Vehicle Safety Agencies The United States Senate voted to confirm Jonathan Morrison as the new Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Senate included Morrison’s confirmation within a package of dozens of other presidential nominations in an effort to quicken the confirmation process.…
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