16 Oct 2026, Fri

Automakers Push Back Against Federal Auto-Braking Mandate

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In April, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a rule requiring all new passenger vehicles to feature advanced automatic emergency braking by 2029. Now automakers are pushing back against what they see as a difficult standard.

The industry argues the requirements may be hard to meet within the timeline. The dispute highlights the ongoing tension between regulators pursuing safety gains and manufacturers grappling with the technical and financial demands of new mandates.

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