On January 15, the Department of Transportation ("DOT"), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and 17 automakers agreed on a set of proactive safety principles for improving vehicle safety and the safety of U.S. roadway users. The Statement of Principles includes a commitment from DOT and automakers to work collaboratively to improve road safety by mitigating automotive cyber threats and enhancing analysis of early warning reporting data collected by motor vehicle and motor vehicle equipment manufacturers.

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