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New roof-crush standards reported to cost automakers $1.4 billion annually
It's been almost 35 years since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) enacted its roof strength standards, but come late 2012 the new requirements will be in affect and in addition to saving around 135 lives each year and preventing over 1,000 injuries, it's going to cost automakers around $1.4 billion annually. The new standards up the current crush force from 1.5-times the vehicle's unloaded weight to 3.0-times, along with maintaining sufficient head-room for an average-sized adult male held in place by a seat-belt. The ... Read more →
NHTSA in hot seat after troubling baby car seat test found - Part II Michael Harley
Earlier this week, we reported that the NHTSA was in the hot seat when it failed to report infant seat failures. Our post stemmed from a report in the Chicago Tribune following its investigation ...
NHTSA in hot seat after troubling baby car seat tests found Michael Harley
The Chicago Tribune is shaking a rattle at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Its investigation has found 31 cases of infant seats exceeding injury limits or disconnecting from their ...
Pontiac G6 under investigation for power steering loss Damon Lavrinc
This week's recall woes come courtesy of the Pontiac G6, which is currently undergoing investigation by the lovable folks at the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). ...
Cadillacs and Saabs get recalled by NHTSA Joel Arellano
Yesterday, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued two recalls, one for Cadillac and the second for Saab: The Cadillac recall, which affects the 2005 model year ...
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New roof-crush standards reported to cost automakers $1.4 billion annually 7 months ago on Autoblog
It's been almost 35 years since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) enacted its roof strength standards, but come late 2012 the new requirements will be in affect and in addition to saving around 135 lives each year and preventing over 1,000 injuries, it's going to cost ...
NHTSA in hot seat after troubling baby car seat test found - Part II 9 months ago on Autoblog
Earlier this week, we reported that the NHTSA was in the hot seat when it failed to report infant seat failures. Our post stemmed from a report in the Chicago Tribune following its investigation through thousands of buried National Highway Traffic Safety Administration test reports. The Tribune ...
NHTSA in hot seat after troubling baby car seat tests found 9 months ago on Autoblog
The Chicago Tribune is shaking a rattle at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Its investigation has found 31 cases of infant seats exceeding injury limits or disconnecting from their bases during federal vehicle frontal impact crash tests. The NHTSA slams countless cars into ...
Pontiac G6 under investigation for power steering loss 2 years ago on Autoblog
This week's recall woes come courtesy of the Pontiac G6, which is currently undergoing investigation by the lovable folks at the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to Bloomberg News, NHTSA has received 19 complaints about the G6s power steering failing, so far ...
Cadillacs and Saabs get recalled by NHTSA 3 years ago on Autoblog
Yesterday, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued two recalls, one for Cadillac and the second for Saab: The Cadillac recall, which affects the 2005 model year SRX SUV and STS sedan, points to an incorrect welding of the toe links in the rear suspension. The ...
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