How Could New CAFE Standards Affect The Auto Industry?
In June, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for 2027-2031 model year vehicles sold in the U.S. While the new fuel economy standards aren’t as strict as originally proposed in 2023, they will still have significant impact on the automotive industry in the coming years.
NHTSA Announces Model Year 2025 Vehicles for 5-Star Safety Ratings Testing
The listed vehicles, combined with previously tested models with no significant changes in the new model year, will represent safety ratings for approximately 87% of the new vehicle fleet. This broad cross section will help consumers make purchasing decisions about the vehicles that best fit their needs.
Phoenix will bring back red-light and speed camera enforcement
The Phoenix City Council let a contract expire about five years ago that put red-light cameras at a dozen intersections and speed cameras in school zones. Now, without enough police for effective traffic patrol of the nation’s fifth largest city, the council has approved a plan to bring them back.
Police can’t stop drivers just for driving under the speed limit in left lane, Arizona judge rules
The Arizona Court of Appeals has a message for motorists: Driving on the freeway at less than the speed limit but not being in the right lane is not an automatic excuse for police to pull you over.
TSA Delays Real ID Until 2027 in New Proposal
It now looks as though Real ID won’t go into effect until 2027, despite the previous deadline being half a year away, on May 7, 2025. The latest delay was proposed by the TSA and would give you more time to get your paperwork up to date and your new ID all ready to go.