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Bill could force automakers to confront safety hazard blamed for dozens of child deaths a year

“The Modernizing Seatback Safety Act can finally bring to an end the nightmare of seatback failures that…

DOJ criminal investigation into Ford mileage, emissions continues for second year

“This isn’t the first emissions case DOJ has had to investigate,” said Jason Levine, executive director of…

Advocates Slam Federal Highway Safety Officials, Automakers Over Delays in Airbag Recalls

“We’re past the point, to be blunt, of asking why the manufacturers aren’t [doing more to repair…

Unrepaired recalls found on private ambulances, transport vehicles operating during COVID-19 pandemic

“It’s important because all recalls are serious. All recalls need to be repaired. Recalls only happen for…

Tesla says its cars automatically stop for traffic lights

Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, a nonprofit watchdog group, said Tesla is…

Auto trade groups ask Trump for clearer guidance on ‘essential services’

“In other words, considerations regarding the transportation sector must include a recognition of the vital need for…

US revises passenger safety rules for autonomous vehicles

Jason Levine, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, an advocacy group, said NHTSA shouldn’t…

Following Voluntary Autonomous Guidelines a ‘Fool’s Errand’

By David A. Wood March 15, 2020 — The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) says new rules…

As the world burns, Americans buy bigger cars

Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, stresses that it’s misleading to assume SUVs…

Self-Driving Bill’s Path to Passage Hits a Familiar Obstacle: Forced Arbitration

Jason Levine, executive director of consumer advocacy group Center for Auto Safety, said it feels like the…