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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Importance of teen-driver safety
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Accidents involving teen drivers increase between Memorial Day and Labor Day. According to Triple A, crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day see a significant increase in teen driver fatalities. Indiana State Police Sergeant Matt Ames advises safe road precautions. He says it's important not to be distracted while driving. 'Make sure you're setting a good example for that young driver so than when they get ready to drive, they know and understand the rules of the roadways and they make it safe for themselves and everyone else that's traveling out there,' said Ames. A reminder for teen to be aware and safe on the roads. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New Car Seat Regulations Are Coming—Do You Have To Buy Another One?
Fact checked by Sarah ScottThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued new safety standards for car seats. NHTSA just extended its initial June 30, 2025 date of compliance to December 5, 2026. The new standards aim to protect young children from side crashes, known as a T-bone seats in the U.S. will soon need to meet new federal safety standards. The aim is to better protect young children in the event of a side-impact crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the regulation and companies must now comply by December 5, 2026. This is a new extension to the previous date of June 30, 2025. The change is to give manufacturers more time to test and make the necessary changes to their car seats. "In their petitions for reconsideration, manufacturers stated that there are not enough test labs and small volume manufacturers don't have their own sled systems to design and verify their products to meet these new, more advanced safety requirements. Many large manufacturers have already complied," NHTSA tells Parents. "To ensure an adequate supply of child restraint systems for consumers to purchase while manufacturers adapt to the new standard, NHTSA is extending the lead time for compliance." Here's what families need to know about the new standards and what it means for their current car seats in the meantime. Known as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213a, the new standard includes a test simulating a 30-mph side crash, known as a T-bone collision. It applies to car seats for kids 40 pounds and under. "NHTSA's side-impact car seat safety rule will enhance safety and make child car seats even safer," NHTSA tells Parents. The new requirement is in addition to previous standards requiring a test simulating a 30-mph frontal impact. Frontal crashes are the most common and cause a significant number of deaths, a reason for the initial focus. But side-impact crashes also lead to serious injuries and fatalities. 'Side impacts are especially dangerous when the impact is on the passenger compartment because, unlike a frontal or rear-end crash, there are no substantial, energy absorbing structures between the occupant and the impacting vehicle or object,' NHTSA explains in its ruling. NHTSA announced in 2022 that it would be changing its requirements and initially gave manufacturers three years to conduct tests and update their seats. Now every car seat sold after December 5, 2026, must meet the new requirements. If you already own a car seat, you don't have to replace it. It's safe to use as long as it hasn't expired (car seats usually expire between 7 and 10 years), hasn't been recalled, and is installed correctly. Also, make sure you are using the right type of seat for your child's height and weight, which you can confirm on the NHTSA website. Keep in mind, many brands have already implemented the new standard. You can call the manufacturer to confirm if their car seats are complying with FMVSS 213a. Some may also have a label confirming they are FMVSS 213a compliant. Read the original article on Parents
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford Battles Rearview Camera Defect Once More in Massive Recall
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) witnessed a drop after management announced recalling around 1.1 million vehicles in the United States. The software issue identified could prevent rearview camera images from displaying, raising the risk of crashing. The move followed a minor accident linked to the concern, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported the rearview camera result could delay, freeze, or even fail to display. This isn't the first time Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has struggled with this issue, it has been lingering for quite some time now. In November, the company paid $165 million in civic penalties following an investigation by NHTSA that was launched in August 2021 and expanded in 2022 and then again in March 2023, with the management recalling over 600,000 vehicles. A single instance of this nature can be overlooked, but when issues start to resurface time and again, they raise questions about the systematic processes. With technical malfunctions on the rise, analysts aren't very optimistic about the stock rebound. While the giant heavily invests in EVs, the competition surrounding the market can't be ignored. While we acknowledge the potential of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than F and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Economic Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Economic Times
Amazon's Zoox issues second software recall this month after San Francisco crash
self-driving unit Zoox has issued a second software recall this month to improve how its vehicles track nearby pedestrians and prevent movement when someone is close, following a crash in San Francisco earlier this month. The recall covers 270 vehicles equipped with its Automated Driving Systems software, which had versions released prior to May 21, Zoox said in a report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday. Zoox has updated the software. On May 8, an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi was struck by an electric scooter while turning at low speed at a San Francisco intersection, the company said last week. The rider sustained minor injuries and fell next to the vehicle, which continued turning and then stopped without making further contact, it said. Earlier this month, Zoox had issued a software recall for 270 driverless vehicles after an unoccupied robotaxi was involved in an April 8 crash with a passenger car in Las Vegas. In April, NHTSA closed a probe into 258 Zoox vehicles over a braking issue after the company issued a recall to update their software.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Amazon's Zoox issues second software recall this month after San Francisco crash
The recall covers 270 vehicles equipped with its Automated Driving Systems software, which had versions released prior to May 21, Zoox said in a report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday. Zoox has updated the software. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads self-driving unit Zoox has issued a second software recall this month to improve how its vehicles track nearby pedestrians and prevent movement when someone is close, following a crash in San Francisco earlier this recall covers 270 vehicles equipped with its Automated Driving Systems software, which had versions released prior to May 21, Zoox said in a report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday. Zoox has updated the May 8, an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi was struck by an electric scooter while turning at low speed at a San Francisco intersection, the company said last rider sustained minor injuries and fell next to the vehicle, which continued turning and then stopped without making further contact, it this month, Zoox had issued a software recall for 270 driverless vehicles after an unoccupied robotaxi was involved in an April 8 crash with a passenger car in Las April, NHTSA closed a probe into 258 Zoox vehicles over a braking issue after the company issued a recall to update their software.
