Tag #Automotive Safety

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Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Stellantis Over Deadly Takata Airbags

A French consumer association launched a class-action lawsuit against Stellantis for compensation to owners of vehicles with recalled, potentially deadly Takata airbags following a government order to immobilize 1.7 million vehicles due to at least 60 deaths in 11 countries.

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Volvo EX90: Advanced Safety System Reduces Accidents by Up to 20%

Volvo's new EX90 SUV integrates a 360-degree safety system with cameras, radar, and LiDAR, reducing serious accidents by up to 20% and improving collision avoidance by 9%, while also monitoring driver attentiveness and intervening if needed.

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Mandates Advanced Safety Tech in Commercial Vehicles by 2025

China's Ministry of Transport mandates advanced safety technologies, including electronic stability control and AEBS, in all newly manufactured operational trucks by July 1, 2025, aiming to reduce high accident rates and fundamentally shift the automotive safety philosophy; a complementary safety as...

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Mismatched Tires: Safety Risks and ACE Recommendations

The ACE advises against mismatched tires due to negative effects on handling and electronic systems; recommends replacing tires in pairs of the same model and manufacturer; suggests regular tire rotation even for all-season tires and professional inspection for tires over six years old.

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Citroën Expands Takata Airbag Recall to All of Europe

Citroën is recalling over 869,000 C3 and DS3 vehicles in Europe due to faulty Takata airbags, beginning with a phased approach in late January and prioritizing older vehicles in northern regions before extending to other European countries by June.

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NHTSA Finalizes Rule Requiring Rear Seatbelt Warnings in New Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rule requiring rear seatbelt warnings in all new U.S. passenger vehicles starting September 2027, projected to save 50 lives and prevent 500 injuries yearly, addressing lower rear seatbelt usage rates compared to front seats.

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Ford Recalls 850,000 Vehicles Due to Fuel Pump Failure

Ford is recalling over 850,000 vehicles in the US due to potential fuel pump failure causing engine stalls, impacting various Ford and Lincoln models from 2021-2023; no accidents reported yet.

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usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Mandates Advanced Safety Tech in Commercial Vehicles

China's Ministry of Transport mandates advanced safety technologies like AEBS in all new operational trucks from July 1, 2025, aiming to reduce high accident rates and transform automotive safety philosophy, as supported by a new safety assessment program (CT-SAP).

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Huawei Leads 12-Automaker Safety Initiative for Intelligent Driving in China

Huawei and 11 Chinese automakers launched a safety initiative for intelligent driving on Sunday, promoting truthful advertising, clear functional limits, and user education programs following a similar call from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on April 21st.

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France's Takata Airbag Recall Expands to North, Halting 236,900 Vehicles

On February 17, 2024, approximately 236,900 Citroën C3 and DS 3 owners in northern France were ordered to stop driving their vehicles due to faulty Takata airbags that have caused at least twelve deaths; the recall follows a similar campaign in southern France and overseas territories, where climate...

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NHTSA Delays Recall of 50 Million Air Bag Inflators After Industry Challenges

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed a recall of almost 50 million air bag inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., citing concerns raised by the auto industry regarding the scope of the defect and variations in manufacturing processes, despite evidence of at least se...

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Trump Team Seeks to End Automated Driving Crash Reporting Mandate

President-elect Trump's transition team plans to revoke a rule requiring automakers to report crashes involving automated driving systems, aligning with Tesla's stance; since June 2021, 2,746 such crashes were reported, with Tesla accounting for 1,570 (57%).

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