For nearly four years, David Strickland has headed up the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Thats over now, as Strickland just announced his departure.
For automaker and dealers, thats bound to bring up mixed feelings glad to see his commitment to advanced technologies going inside cars and glad to see him leave with his strong-armed approach to dealing with infotainment and distracted driving.
Strickland and NHTSA have left a full plate for the next administrator. Theres been a lot of recalls under Stricklands guidance and the Tesla Motors battery fire investigation is still being carried out.
He wants to connected cars that can increase driver safety and not take their attention away from whats on the road.
Find out more about Stricklands impact on automakers and some of the opinions expressed about him including that of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.The Article Now that David Strickland is Gone, Whats Next at NHTSA? appeared first on Automotive Digest.