Coverage tagged Regulation.
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NHTSA's 2013 proposal would require electric and hybrid vehicles in the US to emit audible sounds at low speeds, aiming to protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Insurance Auto Auctions has parked 15,000 flood-damaged vehicles at Calverton Executive Airpark in Riverhead, New York, with many set to be scrapped, parted out or auctioned over the coming months.
Washington, D.C. will more than double its traffic camera network after generating $85 million in fines last year, with new cameras targeting a wider range of driving offences.
Automakers in the US face uncertainty as unresolved tax and spending policies risk undermining the strong finish to 2012, with analysts warning of a rocky start to the new year.
Toyota will introduce a new retirement scheme in 2013 to support employees aged 60 to 64 as Japan raises the official pension age.
The US government will sell its remaining General Motors shares after a $49.5bn bailout, with taxpayers facing an estimated $12bn loss as GM buys back 200 million shares.
The White House has approved a proposal for mandatory event data recorders in all new light vehicles, moving the US closer to universal black box adoption.
The battery-powered Fiat 500e will be limited to the US market, with no plans for European sales, as the company focuses on regulatory compliance in California.
Admissions of overstated fuel economy figures in over one million vehicles have hit Hyundai and Kia’s US reputation, with analysts forecasting immediate sales declines for key models.
Ferrari has approached the FIA about a potential Red Bull system that adjusts fluid levels between qualifying and the race, raising questions during the 2012 title fight.
Mitt Romney told voters he would halt government support for electric vehicle companies such as Fisker and Tesla, criticising Obama’s clean energy investments during the 2012 US presidential campaign.
Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner says he is “very comfortable” with the team’s Formula One expenditure as rivals question the squad’s refusal to join F1’s cost-cutting agreement.
European regulators have not received a formal notification from France regarding state guarantees for PSA Peugeot Citroën’s €7bn refinancing plan.
Mercedes tested a prominent 'shark fin' engine cover at Magny Cours, as Formula One considers new rules to help fans identify drivers from next season.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission says the country needs more highways, subways and sewage plants, as approvals for new projects accelerate in response to slowing growth.
A sharp increase in Spain’s value-added tax in September 2012 sent new car sales tumbling, as buyers faced higher prices and continued economic uncertainty.
JLR has suspended its planned Brazilian manufacturing site following a court decision that ended regional tax breaks for foreign automakers, undermining the business case for local production.
The Indian government has cleared a $4.1 billion initiative aimed at boosting hybrid and electric vehicle production, targeting 6 million EV and hybrid sales by 2020.
Sir Alex Ferguson has prohibited Manchester United players under 23 from using Chevrolet Corvette sports cars provided by the club's new sponsor, aiming to keep young talent grounded.
Brazilian driver Lucas di Grassi will act as official tester for the FIA’s all-electric Formula E series, which is set to launch in 2014 with city-centre races and lithium battery-powered single-seaters.
US offshore operator ATP Oil & Gas has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing the Obama administration's deepwater drilling moratorium as the main cause of its collapse.
Rick Springfield pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge after his 2011 DUI arrest, receiving probation and alcohol education instead of jail time.
Thousands in Richmond have turned to personal injury lawyers after a fire at Chevron’s refinery released toxic gas, with investigations ongoing and the crude unit expected to remain shut for months.
Two commercial aircraft came within two miles of each other at Detroit Metro, falling short of the standard separation and prompting an FAA review.