Coverage tagged Regulation.
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The US safety regulator has moved aggressively in 2015, compelling Takata to recall 34 million airbags and scrutinising Fiat Chrysler’s recall practices.
Formula One has approved new technical regulations for 2017 targeting cars up to six seconds a lap quicker, with wider tyres, increased aerodynamics and in-race refuelling set to return.
Automotive suppliers are rolling out new sensor and braking systems designed to detect and protect vulnerable road users, with European projects influencing future regulations.
Jiangsu's pricing bureau penalises Mercedes-Benz and its dealers for imposing minimum prices on E-Class, S-Class and spare parts, escalating China's crackdown on foreign automakers.
Engineering leaders at the SAE World Congress in Detroit agreed self-driving vehicles could cut traffic deaths, but warned that unpredictable incidents and regulatory challenges will persist.
Norway’s government is reviewing generous incentives for electric vehicles after sales surged past targets, raising concerns about lost tax revenue and the impact on public finances.
Jiangling Motors has launched the Landwind X7 SUV in China, a model closely resembling the Range Rover Evoque, with Jaguar Land Rover unable to block its sale due to local law.
Uber is negotiating an investment or partnership with Chinese carpooling app Dida Pinche as it seeks a foothold in a market dominated by Didi and Kuaidi.
NHTSA chief Mark Rosekind signals the agency’s intent to shape policy on autonomous driving, connected cars and new safety technology as the US car market faces rapid change.
A proposed class action filed in San Francisco alleges Uber failed to protect driver data and delayed disclosure after a breach affecting 50,000 drivers.
Felipe Massa and Niki Lauda have publicly supported Formula One’s new rule limiting drivers to one helmet design per season, a measure aimed at improving trackside recognition.
A consultancy review for the FIA claims F1 teams could cut annual expenditure by 50 percent without harming the quality of racing, highlighting engine and operational savings.
Samsung SDI maintains that falling oil prices will not slow the global shift to electric vehicles, citing regulatory pressure as the key driver through 2020.
Philippe Streiff has accused FIA president Jean Todt of orchestrating a report on Jules Bianchi's crash to protect the governing body from blame.
Thousands of vintage American cars survive in Cuba, but legal and practical obstacles mean few are likely to reach US buyers even as diplomatic ties improve.
Insurance companies are offering discounts of up to 30 percent to drivers who allow telematics devices or apps to monitor their driving behaviour, with global uptake accelerating.
Two senior managers from Mitsuba and T.RAD have received US prison sentences and fines after pleading guilty to price-fixing charges involving Honda supply contracts.
Bernie Ecclestone has announced plans to tighten paddock accreditation for online journalists, raising questions about future access for digital media in Formula One.
The South Korean manufacturers plan to overhaul engines, transmissions and vehicle weight to meet stricter emissions rules in major markets by the end of the decade.
Angela Merkel’s government plans legislation to introduce an annual Autobahn toll for foreign-registered passenger cars, responding to pressure from coalition partners.
China’s government is finalising a draft policy to let new carmakers develop and sell electric vehicles, aiming to boost competition and accelerate clean transport adoption.
A new joint venture in Oldbury aims to recycle up to 99% of scrapped vehicles, using gasification technology to exceed EU targets and reduce landfill waste.
Major US automakers are increasingly exercising their right of first refusal in dealership buy-sell deals, frustrating some dealers and raising concerns about competition and franchise values.
Toto Wolff says Mercedes' adherence to engine rules has made the team an unpopular powerhouse as rivals push for changes after their 2014 title win.