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GM Responds to US Safety Organisations' Call For Better Small Car Safety Tech

Sep, 14 2015, 14:10

General Motors in the US has issued a statement in response to the US safety organisations' - NHTSA and IIHS - challenge to OEMs to make forward collision alert and automatic emergency braking standard on light vehicles.

US Launches Searchable VIN Recall Tool

Jun, 23 2015, 22:29

Safecar.gov in the US - managed by the NHTSA - has created a webpage allowing American drivers to access all recall info related to their cars.

Dr Trent Victor, Senior Technical Leader Crash Avoidance at Volvo Cars and Adjunct Professor at the University of Iowa, was singled out for appreciation for his contribution in the field of car safety.

NHTSA Honours Volvo Safety Experts

Jun, 10 2015, 11:37

Two of Volvo Cars’ top safety experts have been singled out for appreciation for their contributions in the field of car safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Best Of The Web : Federal auto safety regulators switch into overdrive

Jun, 09 2015, 09:51

USA Today reports: "More than a year after federal regulators said they would review their procedures amid a widening General Motors ignition switch recall, the NHTSA has admitted to past mistakes and pledged to take action.

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Best Of The Web : NHTSA Defends Handling Of Takata Probe

Mar, 09 2015, 12:54

The saga of the Takata airbag recall probe continues, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirming it is "committed to doing everything necessary to ensure the safety of the American public.”