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Canada: Update of regulations for vehicle seats   To enhance road safety across the country, Transport Canada mandates that all new and imported vehicles, tires, and child restraints undergo rigorous safety certification. To better protect young passengers and streamline compliance for manufacturers, the agency is currently modernizing the Motor Vehicle Restraint System and Booster Seats...

China: New GB standards for vehicles (for steering systems and driver protection from the steering mechanism)   China has published two new GB standards for vehicles: GB 17675—XXXX National Standard of the P.R.C., Steering system of motor vehicles—Basic requirements and; GB 11557—202X National Standard of the P.R.C., The stipulation protecting drivers from being injured by...

USA: Two new FMVSS for hydrogen vehicles   The NHTSA has published a Final Rule which establishes two new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifying performance requirements for all motor vehicles that use hydrogen as a fuel source. The final rule is based on Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 13, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell...

Canada: Winter tires regulation amendment   Transport  Canada  is  seeking  public  feedback  on  proposed amendments to the winter tire requirements through a public consultation. These items would require a complete regulatory process, therefore TC wants stakeholders to provide their feedback, comments and research data to justify moving forward with any of these proposals.  The  proposed ...

USA: Updates to FMVSS 208 (seat belt use warning system)   USA published a proposed revision of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, “Occupant Crash Protection”. This document revises Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, “Occupant Crash Protection,” to mandate a seat belt use warning system for rear seats. It...

Canada: Updates to braking and electronic stability control standards   Transport Canada is proposing revisions to six Technical Standards Documents (TSDs) referenced in the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR). These updates pertain to braking and electronic stability control standards for various vehicle types. The proposed changes include updating the Standard Reference Test Tire used for...

Korea: Revision of the Rules on the Performance and Standards for Motor Vehicles and their Parts   South Korea has published a new Revision of the Rules on the Performance and Standards for Motor Vehicles and their Parts. In light of the recent amendments to the Motor Vehicle Management Act (Act No. 20298, promulgated on...

Saudi Arabia: Two new regulations for safety belts and child restraint systems   Saudi Arabia has published two new regulations: Uniform provisions concerning the approval of enhanced Child Restraint Systems used on board of motor vehicles (ECRS) Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to safety-belt anchorages The first one applies to Integral...

Kenya: New automotive standards   Kenya has published several new standards for vehicles.  These are: DARS 2045:2024 Telescopic shock absorbers for automobile suspension damping — Specification DARS 2043:2024 Road vehicles — Fuel filters — Specification DARS 2041:2024 Oil filters — Specification The first one specifies the general performance requirements and test methods for telescopic shock...