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Brazil Improving Vehicle Safety in Fits and Starts
The rules that will be enforced as of January 2014 will require front airbags and antilock braking systems on all new cars sold in the country, features that have been standard for years on autos in most industrialized nations.
By Sandro Silva • June 20, 2013 -
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CAFE Opens Door to More Potent Turbos
An EPA executive says today’s turbochargers generally are limited to 261 psi of brake mean effective pressure, but that 348-psi units will be in the market by 2016 and used widely by 2025.
April 23, 2013 -
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CARB Chief Unfazed by Fisker’s Struggles
EV maker Fisker may be on the ropes, but Mary Nichols says California’s market for plug-ins is growing and its success is vital to the state’s air-quality efforts.
April 17, 2013 -
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NHTSA Crash Study to Play Role in CAFE Review
Small, lightweight vehicles are more vulnerable in collisions with larger, heavier cars and trucks, and the safety agency says it is taking that into account in structuring its fuel-economy requirements.
By David Zoia Editor • April 16, 2013 -
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EU Sets New Limits on Government Green-Vehicle Aid
The Commission since 2008 has given EU countries more leeway to offer tax breaks, low-interest loans and grants for making and buying energy-efficient vehicles, but is concerned that member states are using these rights in conflicting ways.
By Keith Nuthall • March 6, 2013 -
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Government Regulations Top Dealers, Lenders Worry List
Dealers and their lenders worry they may become targets of increased government oversight. That fear largely stems from the creation of the federal Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 8, 2013 -
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NHTSA Activism Compelling More Auto Recalls, Strickland Says
“It has been not only the bully pulpit, but policy leadership and more open communication with the manufacturers,” NHTSA Administrator David Strickland says of the acceleration in callbacks.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 30, 2013 -
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Carbon Motors Taking Orders for TX7 Law-Enforcement Utility Vehicle
The TX7 is aimed at first responders who handle disaster management, search and rescue, warrant service and perimeter security and will offer such features as infrared, thermal imaging and weapons-of-mass-destruction sensors.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 4, 2013 -
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New Michigan Law Swings Vehicle Production to Right-to-Work States
Michigan joining the ranks of right-to-work states raises the share of U.S. production in those states to 66% from 44%, WardsAuto data shows. It could pose a threat to the UAW, experts say.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 12, 2012 -
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Corvette Specialist Callaway Celebrates 35th Year With New Models
Also rolled out at the L.A. auto show is a new buyer program that delivers cars “with a concierge level of service.”
By Erik Derr 1 • Dec. 6, 2012 -
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FJ Cruiser Future Murky in Light of CAFE
Toyota’s quirky, body-on-frame SUV may be done for, as the cost of bringing it up to U.S. government standards could outweigh the benefits of keeping it around.
Dec. 6, 2012 -
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Dealers Enjoy Good Year, Cope With More Regulations
Dealerships strive to comply with widening government rules and regulations on how cars are sold and financed.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 30, 2012 -
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Mass-Produced Carbon Fiber Around the Corner
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Race cars, exotic sports cars and aftermarket performance parts have been made from carbon fiber for years. But the super-light material is ...
By John McElroy 1 • Nov. 28, 2012 -
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New Bridge, Auto Policy Key to Canada’s Future
Auto makers are looking for less-costly places to produce vehicles as Canada becomes more expensive, but key government measures can help boost, or at least maintain, current momentum driving into 2013 and beyond.
By Aaron Foley • Nov. 27, 2012 -
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Report Finds Social Factors Affect U.K. Road Safety
The policy paper recommends that efforts to reduce fatalities and injuries on U.K. roads focus not only on safety education but also on social conditions.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 6, 2012 -
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U.S. Car Dealers Still Pushing for Second Look at 2025 CAFE Rules
Chairman Bill Underinner says NADA continues to investigate the efficacy of recent OEM-mandated renovations at dealerships, while criticizing auto makers’ “stair step” sales incentives.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 23, 2012 -
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Regular Customer Contact Helps Sales, Service
Toyota says its service department marketing initiative is intended to keep in touch with customers using the right channel at the right time with the right message.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 14, 2012 -
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Light-Weight Vehicle Discussion Steers Toward Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber long has been a subject of discussion, debate and speculation as to its practical use in mass-produced vehicles. Twenty years ago, Ford built a concept car using carbon-fiber parts, but it never made it into production.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 7, 2012 -
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Auto Makers, Regulators Toil Over Guidelines to Combat Distracted Driving
Several key industry concerns have emerged, according to a WardsAuto analysis of auto maker comments on the proposed NHTSA guidelines, including how much authority the guidelines will carry.
By James M. Amend • July 3, 2012 -
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New Safety Technology Yielding Mixed Results, Research Group Says
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says forward-collision avoidance technology reduces front-to-rear crashes, but lane-departure warning devices may have the opposite effect.
By James M. Amend • July 3, 2012 -
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Leather Production Moves Toward Zero-Waste, Carbon Neutrality
Alcantara and two leather suppliers presenting at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference demonstrate the continued push to reduce their environmental impact.
May 21, 2012 -
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Vehicle Designers Face Content Dilemma Amid Growing Regulations
Dare to take technology out to lighten a vehicle and meet government safety and fuel-economy rules. Customers will walk away, auto designers say.
By James M. Amend • May 11, 2012 -
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Young People With Autism Staff Dealership Cafes
Asbury Automotive calls its program,“Cafe Blends: Blending Autism into the Workplace,” an amazing success that touches many people.
By Steve Finlay • April 18, 2012 -
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NHTSA Delays Final Rear-Vision Camera Rule
Auto makers took issue with the original phase-in date, claiming NHTSA overestimated the sophistication of current rear-vision cameras.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 29, 2012 -
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EPA Regulations Driving Up OEM Lead-Acid Battery Costs
Johnson Controls estimates the battery-supply chain will sink some $600 million into meeting the new standards.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 28, 2012
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