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In the News 

Screens in cars are getting even bigger? Is it safe?

by Nathan Bomey January 15, 2021 “There are already some studies that indicate significant driver distraction can be a result

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Safety watchdog slams NHTSA’s new autonomous car safety regulations

“While the long-term safety value of this midnight rulemaking is yet to be determined, there is no question that over

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Self-driving vehicles allowed to skip some crash safety standards under new rule

Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said in a statement that the long-term safety of the

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Tesla balks at touch screen recall, US agency takes action

“I think it’s planned obsolescence, which requires physical replacement of a part which Tesla tried to gloss over by sending

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Used Cars Often Sold with Dangerous Defects

The car industry downplays the dangers of some recalls, but Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety,

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Investigation: 25,000 government cars have open safety recalls that could endanger drivers

According to Jason Levine, Executive Director of the Center for Auto Safety, cars are only placed under a federal recall

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Hyundai, Kia fined for delaying US engine failure recalls

Jason Levine, executive director of the center, said they petitioned NHTSA seeking an investigation because no one seemed to be

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GM to recall 6 million vehicles with Takata air bags

November 23, 2020 The U.S. is making General Motors recall its SUVs and pickup trucks equipped with Takata air bags,

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GM to recall 7M vehicles globally to replace Takata air bags

Jason Levine, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, which opposed GM’s petitions to avoid recalls, said it’s

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U.S. lays groundwork for self-driving car standards

“One can only hope that this means someone at DOT finally decided that the current lack of oversight of the

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Center for Auto Safety @Ctr4AutoSafety
Did you miss this MASSIVE (3 million+) #airbag #Recall decision by @NHTSAgov for @Ford & @mazda? B/c it was conveniently released when there was a larger news story in DC today. (We objected to the mfrs delay request in Dec. 2017!) https://t.co/8EyuTrWY4A

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Psst - @NHTSAgov @USDOT @EPA The times, they are a changing. "Biden to Order Agencies to Revisit Vehicle Tailpipe Emissions Standards" @davidshepardson @usnews #cleanercars https://t.co/vbp7peXeyG https://t.co/mO7YC7Dvge

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@FairWarningNews: 400,000 deaths from COVID-19 by the end of today, NHTSA loosens safety standards for autonomous vehicles, a potential danger hiding in the disinfectants that purify our drinking water—all that and more in this week's #WarningWire by @jessimckenzi: https://t.co/16hCPPNpK9 https://t.co/fylwno4Nbg

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Center for Auto Safety @Ctr4AutoSafety
With #CES last week, one question that came up was: iss there such a thing as a "big screen" in your #car that's too big to be safe? We talked to @USATODAY and @NathanBomey about this trending technology. https://t.co/EQuqJhYRQD

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Center for Auto Safety @Ctr4AutoSafety
During an otherwise busy week here in #DC (you know, #Inauguration2021 and all) it's a quiet #recall week. We'll be back next week with updates on new auto recalls. Until then, you can sign up at https://t.co/iPdvBDG92i for custom reports on the make, model & year of your car. https://t.co/8sSqsmFDnn

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