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NHTSA proposes new rules for brake override systems

In the wake of the defective product lawsuits lodged against Toyota, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called for new rules to make brake-override systems standard in new cars. More than 10 million vehicles, including Toyota’s Camry and Lexus’ ES300, were recalled due to the possibility of accelerator pedals being trapped under floor […]

NHTSA and car accident investigations involving electronics

A study by the National Academy of Sciences recently found that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) does not have the expertise to properly examine and monitor vehicles with advanced electronics. Car manufacturers are installing increasingly sophisticated hardware and computer software in cars. Just like other systems, these electronics can malfunction and potentially cause […]

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