Last week’s newsletter (Part 1, #569) provided a statistical summary of responses to an NMA November online survey seeking feedback about CAFE (corporate average fuel economy) standards. Here, in Part 2, is where the rubber hits the road. Those taking the survey were given the opportunity to include commentary to explain their choices of whether […]
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What U.S. Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards (if any) Should Be – Results of an NMA Online Survey, Part 2: NMA E-Newsletter #570
December 16, 2019 • 0 Comments • Auto Industry, CAFE, Electric Vehicle, Fuel, Gas Tax, Infrastructure, LETTER WRITING, NMA, SAFETY, Technology
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em . . . Sue ‘Em!
When you can’t beat ‘em in the showroom, go after ‘em in the courtroom. General Motors says the lawsuit it filed against FiatChrysler is all about FCA supposedly graft-giving union bosses under-the-table cashola to gain some kind of competitive advantage on labor costs. The allegation is that FCA’s former head, Sergio Marchionne funneled payments to United Auto Workers […]
Decided Lingo for Automated Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS)—Will it Stick? (And, of course, other news)
November 24, 2019 • 0 Comments • ATW, Auto Industry, Car Care, DISTRACTED DRIVING, DRIVERLESS CARS, Electric Vehicle, Facial Recognition, Fuel, LEGISLATION, NTSB, PEDESTRIAN, PRIVACY, SAFETY, Technology
By Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director Four national groups pushed out a statement this week advocating that we should all unite in the adoption of a common naming system for advanced driver assistance technology (ADAS). AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and the National Safety Council are asking all safety groups, automakers and automotive industry journalists […]
How Many Microdecisions Did You Make Driving Today?
November 17, 2019 • 0 Comments • ATW, Auto Industry, Bicyclist, DRIVERLESS CARS, DRONES, Electric Vehicle, Fuel, PEDESTRIAN, RADAR, SAFETY, Technology
By Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director Every time I drive my car now, I think about how many little decisions I make. Turning slightly to round the curve, stopping at a light, honking at the large vehicle about to hit me because it is drifting into my lane, backing down when someone tailgates too close. […]
War on Cars Watch for November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019 • 0 Comments • Automated Traffic Enforcement, Bicycle, Bicyclist, DISTRACTED DRIVING, DRIVER EDUCATION, Electric Vehicle, Fuel, IIHS, Insurance Companies, Lane Courtesy, NHTSA, NMA, Parking, PEDESTRIAN, Road Diets, SAFETY, Speed Limits, Technology, TICKET QUOTA, Traffic Calming, Traffic Congestion, traffic stops, Traffic Tickets, VISION ZERO
The War on Cars Watch is a weekly feature of the NMA blog. The War on Cars Watch focuses on road diets, traffic calming and programs such as Vision Zero and Complete Streets as well as studies, court cases, and other news that affect motorists. Special commentary from NMA California Member Michael Jabbra is […]
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