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NHTSA Accelerates AV Rules, Impacting Collision Repair

Establishing a federal framework of autonomous vehicle regulations could bring them sooner into collision repair shops, where training and tooling will have to adapt.
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Group Calls for Tesla Full Self-Driving Software Ban After Failed Safety Tests

The Dawn Group said the latest version of the software did not prevent a Tesla from striking a child-sized mannequin while illegally passing a stopped school bus.
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Waymo Seeks First-Ever AV Testing Permit in NYC

Launching the self-driving service in New York City will require a change to the law currently prohibiting fully driverless operations.
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Lawmakers, ASA Urge Stronger Federal Regulations for AVs, ADAS

A recent hearing before a U.S. House committee highlighted frustration with the NHTSA's pace in developing a regulatory framework to oversee autonomous technologies.
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MIT AVT Consortium Urges Shift to Data-Driven Vehicle Safety

The AVT Consortium is a global research partnership gathering data to understand how drivers interact with vehicle technology.
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NHTSA Streamlines Exemption Process for Automated Vehicle Development

Manufacturers will now be able to sell up to 2,500 automated vehicles per year that may not fully comply with existing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
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Goldman Sachs: Auto Insurance Costs Could Fall 50% as AVs Rise

Analysts from Goldman Sachs estimate auto insurance insurance costs could fall by more than half by 2040, but still expect modest real growth in premiums over the next 10 to 15 years.
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Waymo Says Its Autonomous Driving System Cuts Pedestrian Injury Crashes by 92%

Waymo's research shows substantial reductions in crash rates involving pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists when compared to human-driven vehicles.
Autobody News Staff
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Teamsters Demand Human Operators for Heavy AVs in Nevada

A bill currently being considered by the Nevada State Senate aims to address safety and employment concerns posed by the advancement of autonomous tech in the trucking industry.
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Drivers Still Wary of Self-Driving Cars, Supportive of ADAS Features

A new study by AAA shows drivers would rather see automakers improving ADAS than developing self-driving vehicles.
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