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No more driving distractions? Augmented reality windshields coming to Kia, Audi and more could change the way we drive.
“Some added features, for which manufacturers usually charge a premium, have been shown to be more of a distraction than an aid. If the technology works, and if it does so in a non-distracting fashion, it could keep driver’s eyes focused on the road and has the potential to increase safety.” By Nathan Bomey May…
Self-driving cars pose crucial question: Who to blame in a crash
“Consumers are right to wonder who will be held responsible for the defective computer code which operates a motor vehicle they are in when it kills or maims another human being.” A debate over who to blame — or sue — when a self-driven car hits someone is holding up legislation the industry says it…
Increased road deaths prompt calls for improved vehicle tech
During the hearing, Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, said debates about vehicle technology too often veer toward discussion of AVs and the future, as opposed to how ADAS and other innovations can be used now. “[Instead] of a debate about solutions to an actual crisis, victims must suffer through another…
Tesla in autopilot mode hits Snohomish County deputy’s SUV
“When Tesla calls it autopilot, when Tesla calls it full self-driving, that convinces people that it’s something that it isn’t.” May 17, 2021 By KIRO 7 News Staff ARLINGTON, Wash. — A driver says their Tesla was in autopilot mode when they hit a Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office SUV Saturday. A deputy was responding to…
NHTSA investigates Honda Accords for steering issue
“If you feel you are starting to lose steering…get over to someplace safe, and get the vehicle to your dealership,” Said Jason Levine, Executive Director of the Center for Auto Safety. Click here to view the full story from NBC 4 Washington.
Tesla is casting a spotlight on the government’s struggle to keep up with self-driving cars
“Before we get to autonomous technology that can do everything that people can do, there’s a real opportunity to introduce lifesaving technology into vehicles that people will still be driving,” said Jason Levine, the Executive Director of the Center for Auto Safety. By Rebecca Heilweil May 12, 2021 Tesla’s Autopilot software, an advanced driver assistance…
2011-2019 Kia Hyundai 2.0 and 2.4L GDI Settlements
Current and former owners of 2011-2019 Hyundai and Kia vehicles with 2.0L and 2.4L GDI engines may be eligible for certain benefits as a result of a class action settlement. Benefits include the following: Warranty Extension Reimbursement for Past Repairs Reimbursement for Rental Cars, Towing, Etc. Compensation If You Sold or Traded-In a Class Vehicle…
US opens probe of steering problems in Honda Accord sedans
Jason Levine, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, said people need to know the government is moving quickly when lives could be in danger. “With over 100 complaints into an incredibly scary situation — suddenly losing the ability to steer your car while driving — we are glad to see NHTSA undertake…
Phoenix ranks #9 for most vehicles with open recalls
“Right now, after 18 months, manufacturers can stop talking about whether or not they have finished repairing all of the vehicles that are under recall,” Levine said. By Susan Campbell April 29, 2021 PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — According to a new Carfax report, there are 53 million vehicles on the road right now in the…
Senators propose legislation to boost safety of vehicle seats after CBS News investigation
“The Modernizing Seatback Safety Act can finally bring closure to an embarrassing half-century of an unwillingness to upgrade a safety standard that can be passed with the average dining room chair.” Following a series of CBS News reports that revealed potential safety dangers in vehicle seats, Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal will reintroduce legislation…