Regulations


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    Ford was plagued by recalls in 2024

    The automaker has issued 62 separate recalls this year, the second-most among the Detroit Three, according to the NHTSA.

    By Dec. 19, 2024
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    Aggressive driving, speeding, distractions kill thousands, AAA says

    Drivers acknowledge that certain driving behaviors are dangerous but continue to engage in them, according to an AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report.

    By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025

    Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.

    By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 18, 2024
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    GM recalls 132K pickups for tailgates that can open while driving

    The automaker issued a previous recall in February for up to 570,434 pickups for the same issue.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
  • Peter Navarro arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse on Jan. 25, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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    Trump taps Peter Navarro as lead trade advisor

    The former Trump administration official will return to the White House to advance the president-elect's trade and manufacturing agendas.   

    By Kate Magill • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Trump taps Jamieson Greer as USTR

    The international trade lawyer would lead the agency as the new administration embarks on an aggressive tariff agenda against China and other countries. 

    By Kate Magill • Nov. 27, 2024
  • The 2024 Ioniq 5 show parked outside in a press photo from Hyundai.
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    Hyundai recalls 145K vehicles over loss of power

    The integrated charging control unit for Genesis and Ioniq brand models may fail to charge the vehicle’s battery.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    $35K overtime salary threshold back in effect

    A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.

    By Ginger Christ • Nov. 22, 2024
  • Pedestrians walking though an intersection in New York City in front of a black Mercedes-Benz sedan.
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    NHTSA finalizes ‘significant’ updates to its 5-star safety ratings program

    The changes are intended to make roads safer by encouraging automakers to add pedestrian protection technology to their vehicles.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    Trump selects Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

    The Cantor Fitzgerland CEO will be responsible for delivering Trump’s promise of a 60% tariff on goods from China.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 20, 2024
  • An interior view of the 2020 Ford Explorer SUV showing the dashboard with display for the backup cameras mounted in the center.
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    NHTSA fines Ford $165M for slow response to safety recall

    The agency says Ford did not fully comply with a 2020 recall of 620,000 vehicles for a rear backup camera fault.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Automatic emergency braking is making progress at slow speeds: AAA

    The technology helped model year 2024 vehicles avoid 100% of crashes at 35 miles per hour, but work is still needed to improve safety at higher speeds.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 18, 2024
  • A white 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD driving on a road while towing a tractor on a trailer.
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    GM recalls 462K pickups, SUVs for potential rear wheel lock-up

    The transmission control valve is susceptible to excessive wear on the vehicles equipped with diesel engines.

    By Updated Dec. 3, 2024
  • The engine bay of a 2018 Honda Odyssey equipped with the automaker's 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine.
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    NHTSA probes 1.4M Honda vehicles for engine failures

    The agency is assessing whether a connecting rod bearing issue was missed in a previous recall. 

    By Nov. 14, 2024
  • A 2023 Ford Super Duty pickup with the rear tailgate down showing the camera and backup sensor.
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    Ford recalls 25K F-Series Super Duty pickups over tailgate camera fault

    The automaker’s investigation into warranty claims revealed that the camera bracket had not been designed or tested for potential water intrusion before being introduced in series production.  

    By Nov. 8, 2024
  • Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Johnny Mercer Theatre on September 24, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia.
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    4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

    Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.

    By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Transparency on carbon credits’ quality is ‘critical’ for reducing corporate emissions, experts say

    Verra CEO Mandy Rambharos said companies purchasing carbon credits should be able to understand where those credits come from and feel confident listing it as a decarbonization investment.

    By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 4, 2024
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    CEOs struggle to meet net-zero targets due to decarbonization challenges: KPMG

    CEOs pointed to the complexity of cutting supply chain emissions and implementing sustainable solutions as challenges affecting their net-zero target strategies.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 29, 2024
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    Stellantis recalls 21K vehicles for ‘brake pedal collapse’

    The automaker is advising drivers to use the electronic parking brake to slow the vehicle to a stop if the brake fault occurs.

    By Oct. 28, 2024
  • The Federal Trade Commission headquarters is pictured in Washington, D.C. The agency's proposed noncompete ban may face legal challenges on several grounds.
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    FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit

    This marks the commission’s second such appeal in as many months.

    By Ryan Golden • Oct. 23, 2024
  • A gray 2024 Honda Accord Touring parked in front of a building with tress in the background.
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    Honda recalls nearly 721K vehicles for potential fuel leak

    The recall, which stems from an investigation that began last year, covers certain Accord, CR-V and Civic models.

    By Oct. 22, 2024
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    NHTSA opens safety probe for up to 2.4M Tesla vehicles

    One of the incidents under investigation is a fatal collision with a pedestrian while the Full Self-Driving feature was active.

    By Oct. 22, 2024
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    The auto industry’s cybersecurity challenges are mounting, experts say

    Regulators could soon impose more cybersecurity requirements on OEMs and their suppliers.  

    By Oct. 18, 2024
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    Honda recalls nearly 1.7M vehicles for steering issue

    The gearbox may have a manufacturing defect that causes excessive internal friction, which can make it difficult to turn the steering wheel.

    By Oct. 10, 2024
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    Stellantis recalls 154K hybrid Jeep models for battery fire risk

    Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicle’s battery until the issues are addressed.

    By Oct. 8, 2024