Auto industry has a record year (for safety fines)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today its cumulative list of fines and civil penalties against automakers.
The biggest — also revealed today — is a $70 million fine for Honda for failing to report 1,729 death and injury claims to the federal government.
Last year the NHTSA issued a total of $126 million in fines … the most ever.
Stories You Might Like
Marketplace is on a mission.
We believe Main Street matters as much as Wall Street, economic news is made relevant and real through human stories, and a touch of humor helps enliven topics you might typically find…well, dull.
Through the signature style that only Marketplace can deliver, we’re on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country—but we don’t do it alone. We count on listeners and readers like you to keep this public service free and accessible to all. Will you become a partner in our mission today?
