Sean Duffy confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department
The former Wisconsin congressman has promised safer Boeing planes, less regulation and help for U.S. companies developing self-driving cars.
Amid Trump 'regulatory freeze,' safety agency will review automatic emergency braking rule
A rule requiring automatic emergency braking technology on all new cars is not currently scheduled to take effect until 2029.
Trump Transportation nominee to allow probe of Tesla self-driving cars to continue
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Transportation confirmed Wednesday that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s ongoing investigation into Tesla’s self-driving software will continue in the new administration.
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NHTSA proposes exemptions tailored for autonomous vehicles
NHTSA’s proposed rulemaking is a major development for federal AV regulation. The proposed rule would implement AV STEP, a voluntary program for vehicles with advanced
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Does the US use crash test dummies that represent average-size women?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration uses dummies that are 4-foot-11 and weigh 97 to 108 pounds to represent women.
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NHTSA Investigating Claims that Nearly 900,000 GM Vehicles Have Faulty Engines- Includes Silverados, Sierras, Tahoes and Yukons
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received more than three-dozens complaints about engines seizing up.
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Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of Tesla
Former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy said at his ... even in the face of political pressure to do so. “I will let NHTSA do its investigation,” said Duffy, an ardent Trump backer in his ...
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Former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy said at his Senate confirmation ... and not interfere — even in the face of political pressure to do so. “I will let NHTSA do its investigation,” said Duffy, an ardent Trump backer in his first term in office ...
Trump’s DOT nominee says Boeing needs ‘tough love,’ Tesla probe will go on
President-elect Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT), Sean Duffy, said during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that Boeing needs “tough love” to bounce back
74,000 Kia Sorento Models Recalled for Headlight, Taillight Failure
An issue within the Body Domain Control Unit software may cause temporary power loss to the headlights and taillights.
Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department
Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping President Donald Trump cut regulations and fix the nation's infrastructure. The former Wisconsin congressman has promised safer Boeing planes,
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Senate hearing: How DOT’s next leader will manage motor carriers
Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Transportation answered senators’ questions on autonomous vehicles, NHTSA rulemakings, highway funding, and safety. Here is how the