Obama Administration Seeks New NHTSA Head
An active search is underway for a new administrator for The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Currently helmed by David Friedman, a series of perceived failures by Friedman makes it unlikely that he will be nominated for the position. Friedman has been serving as acting head of the agency but is not expected to be chosen by the Obama administration for the job. This year alone, NHTSA has been criticized for responding slowly to the massive General Motors ignition switch recall and most recently, the airbag defect from Takata that has resulted in millions of cars being recalled.
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Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and officials at the White House have not hinted on who they have in mind to run the agency. Foxx did recently say that a nominee would be announced soon, but did not mention if the administration planned to nominate Friedman. Friedman assumed the position when David Strickland resigned last December and has spent most of this year defending the agency’s actions for the last decade.
[Source: Reuters]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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