Issues

Lawsuit: GM knew of Cobalt ignition problem

February 20, 2014

Ignition switch problem can shut off engine while driving, and it can cut off the driver’s power steering and brakes, as well as safety systems such as airbags and anti-lock brakes

General Motors Recalls 778,000 Small Cars for Ignition Switch Problem

February 19, 2014

General Motors is recalling about 619,000 small cars in the United States because either a heavy key ring or a “jarring event” such as running off the road could cause the ignition to shut off and possibly prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash, the automaker said in a report posted today on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. The vehicles affected by the recall are the 2007 Pontiac G5 and the 2005-7 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Federal Register Notice: FTC Consent Agreements with Nissan and TBWA

February 18, 2014

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Nissan North America, Inc., Advertising Agency TBWA Worldwide, Inc., Settle FTC Charges that Nissan Frontier Dune Buggy Rescue Ad Was Deceptive

February 18, 2014

 

Fair Warning Commentary from Ben Kelley

February 18, 2014

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2014 Car Book “Best Bets”

February 11, 2014

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STATEMENT BY CLARENCE DITLOW ON NHTSA ANNOUNCING APPROVAL OF SHAM JEEP TRAILER HITCH RECALL

January 17, 2014

 

 

Strickland Takes Express to Lobbytown – 1/10/14

January 10, 2014

Well, we cracked open our virtual newspaper the other morning and found a bunch of non-news – winter is cold, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s a bully, and such. On the inside page, however, was a non-news story of particular interest: Former NHTSA Administrator David Strickland is leaving public service to re-enter public service as a lobbyist for the venerable firm of Venable LLP, which describes its business thus:

NHTSA fines GM $90,000 over Opel Windshield Mountings

January 8, 2014

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School bus seat belt proponents encouraged by new federal rule – 12/16/13

December 18, 2013

A proposal to require seat belts on school buses – perennial legislation that never makes it through the Legislature – was before lawmakers again Thursday.