New York Parts Bill Redux
Posted on Jan 26, 2016 in Industry News, Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on New York Parts Bill Redux
An old bill that aims to alter collision parts replacement laws in New York has been revived in the State Assembly. The proposed law requires vehicle owners to provide a signed consent form that describes the replacement parts to be used in the repairs. The bill also mandates that repair shops use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts on vehicles during their first years of...
2015 – A Record Year For Auto Recalls
Posted on Jan 25, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on 2015 – A Record Year For Auto Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that automakers recalled 51.3 million vehicles in 2015. This marks the second highest yearly number of recalls in the United States, trailing only 2014 when a reported 63.9 million vehicles were recalled. The NHTSA has recently responded to criticism on its handling of auto safety issues by implementing several...
FTC CAUTIONS AUTO INDUSTRY ON DATA PROTECTION
Posted on Jan 22, 2016 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on FTC CAUTIONS AUTO INDUSTRY ON DATA PROTECTION
Federal Trade Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen issued a stern warning to the automotive industry that they will have to take steps to protect customer information or face enforcement actions from her agency. Ohlhausen, speaking at the Washington Auto Show’s Public Policy review panel, cautioned that automakers need to take into account the security of information contained in their...
Industry Agreement on Safety Principles
Posted on Jan 18, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on Industry Agreement on Safety Principles
18 car companies have joined the U.S. Department of Transportation in designing new automobile safety standards. These standards would reflect a proactive and collaborative approach to safety. Although the details have not been finalized, it is expected that auto companies will face pressure to include technology-aided safety features, such as automatic emergency braking, as standard...
New Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles
Posted on Jan 15, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on New Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles
The federal government has announced its intention to support the development of autonomous vehicle technology with new guidelines and nearly $4 billion in funding. At the North American International Auto Show, the Transportation Secretary stated that the administration expected to issue regulatory guidelines for autonomous vehicles within six months. The guidance would focus on the...
Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles Likely to Remain at State Level
Posted on Jan 14, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles Likely to Remain at State Level
The United States Transportation Secretary, Anthony Foxx, has stated that there is no plan to implement national legislation governing autonomous vehicles. Mr. Foxx made the statement while speaking to the media at the CES technology trade show. He stated that federal regulation of safety and model legislation might be on the table in the future, but that at present, the focus of the...
