Driving the news: Auto industry leaders are telling Congress that their relationship with federal safety regulators is completely broken.
For context: John Bozzella from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation didn't mince words in written testimony ahead of Thursday's hearing, saying the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) is stifling innovation and "the system is not working as intended." Even safety groups piled on, criticizing the agency for dragging its feet on motorcycle antilock brakes and drunk driving prevention rules.
Why it matters: As other countries move faster on safety standards and new technologies, the NHTSA's slow pace could hurt American competitiveness in areas like autonomous vehicles and advanced safety systems.
What we're watching: With President Trump pushing to eliminate regulations rather than fund new ones, the NHTSA may struggle even more to keep pace with industry needs and safety demands.
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