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The automotive industry is constantly changing, and with new changes come new legal issues. These changes do not only include car seat laws by state but also the technological advances being made in the automotive industry. The issues include self-driving cars, emissions testing, recalls, the sharing economy, and autonomous vehicles. By looking at these legal issues, we can better understand the challenges and opportunities the automotive industry faces.
It’s not rare to see reports of self-driving cars being involved in accidents. Uber’s self-driving car killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, in March 2018. The accident raised questions about the safety of self-driving vehicles and their potential liability in accidents. There are also concerns about hacking and cybersecurity when it comes to self-driving cars.
Emissions testing is required in many states to ensure that vehicles are not polluting the air beyond acceptable levels. However, some car manufacturers have been accused of cheating on emissions tests. In 2015, Volkswagen was caught using software that allowed their cars to pass emissions tests while emitting pollutants at up to 40 times the legal limit. This scandal resulted in billions of dollars in fines and settlements for Volkswagen. As emissions testing becomes more common, carmakers must comply with