Bright lights, big controversy

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Xenon headlights are wildy popular with some motorists, but they are not benign. Their glare's effects are measurable in scientific studies. the high-intensity-discharge headlights pour out more illumination than conventional, tungsten-halogen lights, especially to the sides. The National Highway Traffic Safety is about to start a process that paves the way for the biggest change in headlight regulations since they were established in 1968. it will also look at glare from high-mounted truck and van headlights and from auxiliary fog and driving lights.

Vehicle Headlights, Vehicular Lighting Equipment Manufacturing

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Further scrutiny puts Ford in the hot seat

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Further investigations into the Ford Explorer indicate that Ford Motor Co is also responsible for the sport-utility vehicle's (SUV) defective Firestone tires that are being recalled since Aug 2000 and that the SUV has stability problems. The automaker was questioned for using a F-150 pickup instead of a prototype Explorer during the 1989 tests of the Firestone tires. With regards to stability problems, the National Highway Traffic Safety Admnistration found that links attached to the stabilizer bar can fail.

Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicles, Ford Motor Co.

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Safety group to rate autos on rollover risk

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a ratings system that will predict the likelihood of a motor vehicle tipping over. The system will be calculated using an equation based on the vehicle's center of gravity and the side-to-side distance between the vehicle's tires. The NHTSA, which will receive comments on the proposal for 60 days, has been criticized by Ford for overlooking driver behavior and discarding technologies that enhance vehicle stability.

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Transportation Programs, Transportation policy

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