Automakers Now Say The Government Is 'Stifling Innovation'
Briefly

The article discusses how the strict Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) are stifling automotive innovation in the U.S. Automakers, particularly represented by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, argue that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is impeding progress with outdated regulations. CEO John Bozzella highlighted the fractured relationship between the industry and regulators, emphasizing that these stifling regulations threaten U.S. leadership in the global automotive sector. The piece also touches on the broader context of electric vehicle development and competition.
A major trade group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor Corp., Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motor Co. and other automakers sharply criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, saying the auto safety regulator is impeding progress and struggling to modernize.
John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, stated that the NHTSA is 'stifling innovation' and 'threatening U.S. global leadership' of the auto trade.
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