Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Automakers

Stop the Spin: How to Spot Nine Types of Auto-Industry Disinformation

By Kea Wilson | Mar 13, 2023 | No Comments

Corporate disinformation has played a key role in creating America's deadly transportation culture — and it will keep happening until advocates learn to spot the most common forms of spin and organize against the policies they helped create.

Report: State and Federal Officials Are Asleep at the Wheel on AV Safety

By Kea Wilson | Dec 6, 2022 | No Comments

"We have concerns about this technology now — not even considering how complex it might someday become," said one report author.

Study: Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Fail At Deadliest Crash Speeds

By Kea Wilson | Sep 29, 2022 | No Comments

The automatic emergency braking systems that will soon come standard on nearly all new cars don't reliably prevent crashes at the high speeds at which the overwhelming majority of roadway deaths occur, a new study finds.

Can Auto Enthusiasts Help Fight Car Dependency?

By Kea Wilson | Jul 25, 2022 | No Comments

A new video about the dangers of car dependency by a popular automotive vlogger is prompting a conversation about how people who love cars can help dismantle a transportation system that privileges autos above all else.

Photo: Michelle Andonian via Henry Ford Collection, CC

Fed. AV Crash Report Underscores How Little We Know About Robocar Safety

By Kea Wilson | Jun 16, 2022 | No Comments

Cars with advanced vehicle automation systems are involved in far more crashes than previously known — and automakers should be compelled to provide far more data to federal regulators to provide a clearer picture of the impact of this emerging technology on U.S. roads, safety advocates say.

Why Apple Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Turn a Car Dashboard into an iPhone

By Kea Wilson | Jun 10, 2022 | No Comments

Apple's new CarPlay dashboard (!) is prompting a conversation about why regulators aren't taking action on "infotainment" systems that induce the very dangerous driving that manufacturers claim will do the opposite.

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