Archive
Aug 2026
NHTSA Seeks Public Input on Future Regulatory Initiatives
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information that will support future regulatory and research initiatives.
Jul 2026
Numerous Amended and Updated UN ECE Regulations Enter Into Force
On June 4, 2026, all of the updates and amendments to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) Regulations that were adopted at the 197th session of the UN ECE World Forum for the Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) which took place in November 2025 entered into force.
Jul 2026
NHTSA/EPA Accelerate Regulatory Activity
Recently there has been an increased number of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory items published in the Federal Register.
Jul 2026
Two New EU Regulations Amending (EU) 2018/858 Published
The European Commission recently published two Delegated Regulations specifying amendments to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Jun 2026
Updated Chinese Standard on Motorcycle Noise Published
The Department of Atmospheric Environment and the Department of Laws and Standards of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment have recently revised and updated the Chinese standard on the limits and measurement methods for the noise emissions from motorcycles and mopeds.
Jun 2026
Upcoming Meeting of the United Nations World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)
The 199th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) is scheduled to take place on June 23 - 26, 2026 in Geneva.
Jun 2026
Join InterRegs at Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2026
With the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2026 fast approaching, InterRegs is looking forward to welcoming visitors to Stuttgart this June.
Jun 2026
Improving Search Suggestions in InterRegs.NET
We’ve made an update to improve the search experience within InterRegs.NET by adding a new set of terms to our existing search suggestions system.
May 2026
UK Public Holidays
InterRegs' offices will be closed on Monday May 4, 2026 for the Early May public holiday and on Monday May 25, 2026 for the Spring public holiday.
May 2026
NHTSA Proposes Revisions to FMVSS Regulations to Address Possible Introduction of Automated Driving Systems (ADS)
The rationale for many of the proposed actions is that removing/changing some of the requirements for vehicle manual controls would not affect the safety performance of ADS-equipped vehicles; however, the changes would remove unnecessary regulatory burdens and costs associated with a design to aid a person driving the vehicle. These actions are part of a larger NHTSA effort to address vehicle automation in the agency's regulations.