Auto lobby groups file lawsuit over mandatory autonomous emergency
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation believes it is "practically impossible" to implement these regulations with existing technology go through Brad Anderson 6 hours ago Brands represented by the group include BMW, Ferrari, Toyota, Volkswagen, Honda, Hyundai and Kia. Its chief executive described the rule as a "catastrophic decision" by the safety regulator. NHTSA believes its strict new AEB requirements will save 362 lives and reduce injuries each year. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has sued the U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) to repeal regulations requiring nearly all new cars and trucks to be equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems by 2029. Despite the lawsuit, the organization insists it does not intend to do so. Opposition to AEB is not due to lack of confidence in this technology. In April 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rule requiring "all vehicles to stop and avoid contact with the vehicle in front of them at speeds up to…
U.S. auto lobby warns Trump of chaos if electric vehicle tax credits
U.S. automakers prefer gradual reduction of $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit rather than sudden cuts go through Brad Anderson 16 hours ago NADA president worries about the impact of eliminating tax credits. John Bozzella, president of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said the United States is far behind China. Ford CEO Jim Farley said production credits are "critical" to the auto industry. The incoming Trump administration is poised to reshape industries across the U.S., and the auto industry is bracing for potential upheaval. One of the most pressing concerns is the expected elimination of the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs), a move industry leaders fear could cripple the local EV market. John Bozzella, head of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents nearly all major U.S. automakers except Tesla, has reached out to the government. Speaking at the Detroit Auto Show, Bozzella said he had sent a letter to Trump emphasizing the critical role the auto industry…
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