By Gary Witzenburg, Automotive Senior Writer and Contributing Editor, President of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year, and NMA Member. Editor’s Note: HOUR Detroit Magazine has graciously permitted the NMA to publish this piece, which initially appeared in a slightly different version on its pages. Please read Part 1 from last […]
110 Blog Posts From the NHTSA Tag
Autonomous (Self-Driving) Vehicles – Available Soon? (Yes and No) Part 2: NMA E-Newsletter #649
June 21, 2021 • 0 Comments • Auto Industry, Autonomous Vehicles, Bicyclist, DRIVERLESS CARS, GPS, Infrastructure, INSURANCE, LIDAR, NHTSA, PEDESTRIAN, RADAR, Ridesharing, SAFETY, Speed Limits, Technology, Traffic Congestion, V2V, V2X
Everything You Need To Know About Vehicle Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins or TSB’s
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Vehicle recalls seem to occur all the time, whether for critical safety repairs or other manufacturing faults. It’s important to know whether you have a reason for concern if your car is recalled and what you should do about it. TSB’s and recalls are two things that are used […]
Senior Drivers in Transition
• March 31, 2021 • 1 Comment • Driver's License, DRIVERLESS CARS, DUI/DWI, NHTSA, Ridesharing, SAFETY, SEAT BELT, Speed Limits, TEXTING
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared as NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #474 in February 2018. If you would like to receive the weekly E-Newsletter, sign up today! Driving is not just about mobility—fundamentally it is about independence. None of us want to lose that freedom. Age is not the only factor in the decision to drive […]
A Legal First: Charged with Sleeping while Driving Driverless: NMA E-Newsletter #632
February 22, 2021 • 0 Comments • Auto Industry, Autonomous Vehicles, DRIVERLESS CARS, NHTSA, NTSB, SAFETY, Technology
In July 2020, a Canadian man was charged with dangerous driving and speeding in Alberta for allegedly sleeping in a self-piloted Tesla between Edmonton and Calgary. In the December 11th court trial, witnesses claimed that the driver Leran Cai and his passenger were asleep with their seats fully reclined, traveling 150 km/h (93 mph). His next […]
Walking While Distracted–Nobody Wins
• February 19, 2021 • 0 Comments • CELL PHONE, DISTRACTED DRIVING, Distracted Walking, DRIVERLESS CARS, GHSA, Jaywalking, NHTSA, PEDESTRIAN, SAFETY, Technology, TEXTING, traffic safety
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared in April 2018 as NMA E-Newsletter #481. If you would like to receive the weekly one-topic NMA Newsletter, subscribe today! Have we become a nation of cellphone zombies? Many experts believe that the increase in distracted driving, in particular using a cellphone to text while driving, has been a […]
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