A group of consumer advocates sued the U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday for repeatedly delaying a potentially life-saving rule requiring backup cameras in new cars sold in the United States.
Category Archives: Motoring News
Roadcheck 2013 shows room for Commercial vehicle compliance improvement
Commercial vehicle inspectors across North America completed 73,023 truck and bus inspections during 72 hours of Roadcheck 2013, the premier annual enforcement and safety outreach campaign carried out by the members of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
Of those inspections, a total of 47,771 were North American Standard Level I inspections. The most comprehensive roadside inspection, vehicles and drivers are assessed for violations of federal, state or Canadian provincial safety regulations.
Unperformed maintenance a big potential market
The “untapped market” of unperformed and underperformed automotive maintenance represents a significant 27 percent of the total aftermarket potential — but the larger concern is vehicle safety, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA)
Japan’s carmakers adapt to win back lost European sales
Japanese automakers are taking steps to win back business in Europe, bringing out new cars with small fuel-efficient diesel engines and smart interiors.
Sustainable MotoExpo cancelled
The Sustainable MotoExpo at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu has been cancelled.
