NHTSA to Extend Airbag Probe Rather Than Require Vehicle Recall December 19, 2024 By David Shepardson The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday it will not seek an immediate recall of airbag inflators in...
EPA Approves California’s Plan to Ban Sale of Gas-Only Cars in 2035 December 19, 2024 By David Shepardson The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it has approved California’s landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only...
US to Require Rear Seat Belt Reminders in Vehicles in 2027 December 17, 2024 By David Shepardson The U.S. Transportation Department said Monday it will require rear seat reminder systems to boost seat belt use starting in...
Senators Say US Must Boost Security After Chinese Salt Typhoon Telecom Hacking December 12, 2024 By David Shepardson The United States must do more to address hacking threats after China’s alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to infiltrate...
United Says FAA Staffing Shortages Causing Disruption at Newark Hub November 27, 2024 By David Shepardson United Airlines said on Tuesday that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing “significant disruption” for travelers at...
US Faces Growing Crisis Over High Traffic Deaths, NTSB Chair Says November 20, 2024 By David Shepardson The United States must address a growing public-health crisis over traffic deaths that remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, the...
Senate Panel to Hold Hearing on Suspected Chinese Hacking Incidents November 19, 2024 By David Shepardson A U.S. Senate Judiciary subcommittee overseeing technology issues will hold a hearing Tuesday on Chinese hacking incidents, including a recent...
NHTSA Closes Probe Into 411,000 Ford Vehicles Due to Loss of Power November 5, 2024 By David Shepardson The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it has closed a probe into 411,000 Ford SUVs and pickup...
Judge Approves $102 Million Settlement Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse October 28, 2024 By David Shepardson A U.S. judge approved on Friday a $102 million settlement by the companies that owned and operated the ship that...
New Rules Proposed to Block China, Russia, Iran From Accessing Bulk US Data October 24, 2024 By Sarah N. Lynch and David Shepardson The U.S. Justice Department on Monday proposed new rules to protect federal government data or Americans’ bulk personal data from...