Category Archives: Automotive Regulations

Fire risk prompts recall of nearly 87,000 Jeeps

Posted on May 20, 2012 by dvikartofsky

Updated: 05/19/2012 09:40pm DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler is recalling nearly 87,000 Jeep Wranglers in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere due to a risk of fires. The recall affects only Wranglers from the 2010 model year that have automatic transmissions and … Continue reading →

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Senate Passes Bill Mandating Vehicle Data Recorders for 2015, House Expected to Do Same

Posted on May 14, 2012 by dvikartofsky

Is your car going to snitch on you? It’s a question on the minds of many enthusiasts given this year’s version of the annual transportation bill meandering through Congress: It contains a section mandating event data recorders, a.k.a. black boxes, … Continue reading →

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Feds to Mandate Rear Cameras by 2014

Posted on February 29, 2012 by dvikartofsky

From recent article by Insideline This one’s been kicking around for a few years now, but the Feds are finally about to propose a new rule that mandates rear-view cameras for all cars sold. The reason? Too many children are … Continue reading →

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