On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation finalized a rule resetting Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model years 2022-2031. The rule projects an industrywide average of about 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, well below the 50.4 mpg average projected under the rules finalized in 2024. The standards apply
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new national strategy for developing and deploying automated vehicles (AVs), outlining the Trump Administration’s approach to safety, regulation, and innovation in this rapidly evolving technology. In a statement, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the strategy “Outlines specific actions that DOT will take over
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) applauds the recent settlement between John Deere and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the attorneys general of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Arizona regarding consumers’ right to repair their own equipment. While the agreement focuses on agricultural equipment, the states involved represent the heart of America’s motorcycling community.
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This week, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum aimed at expanding Americans’ freedom to repair their own vehicles. The memorandum directs the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clarify what actions individuals may take when repairing emissions systems under the Clean Air Act, while also encouraging faster and more affordable certification pathways for
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) proudly congratulates Jay Jackson on his appointment to the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Jay was previously appointed to the council before it was dissolved last year, and the MRF is grateful to see his expertise, leadership, and commitment to motorcyclists once again recognized through
May 26, 2026 Introduced by Rep. Brian Lorenz, HB 776 would legalize lane filtering in the Buckeye State. Lorenz spoke in support of this bill during a meeting of the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday, May 19. The AMA is seeking interested Ohioans with a motorcycling background (long-time riders, riding instructors, etc.) who would be
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This past Tuesday, hundreds of motorcyclists from around the country converged on Washington, D.C. for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) annual Bikers Inside the Beltway grassroots lobby event. During this event, motorcyclists visit every legislative office with a packet of information on priority issues. This year, Bikers Inside the Beltway occurred just as committees were
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Capitol Hill is once again the battleground for a growing debate over the future of America’s fuel supply, this time centered on whether to allow the year-round sale of E15 (a gasoline blend containing 15% ethanol) nationwide. Currently, federal regulations restrict the sale of E15 during the summer months due to concerns related to emissions.
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The road to a long-term highway bill has taken yet another turn and for motorcyclists, the timing may be working in our favor. At the start of 2026, many in Washington anticipated that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee would roll out a draft bill by February or March. When that didn’t happen, attention shifted
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Recent findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) underscore a growing concern for motorcyclists navigating an increasingly automated roadway. In two fatal crashes involving Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system, federal investigators pointed to a dangerous combination of driver overreliance and technological limitations resulting in the loss of three lives. According to the NTSB, the
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