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Honda Spot Welds ‘An Exclusive Technology’
It’s no secret that Honda builds some of the safest vehicles on the road today. Their products consistently perform well in both NHTSA and IIHS crash tests.
Ex-Takata Engineer to Testify on Airbag Flaws
A former Takata engineer has confirmed that he is willing to testify against the company.
How Good is a Subaru in the Snow?
Is there substance behind the hype?
2015 Honda Fit Earns 5-Star Safety Rating
The new Honda Fit has earned a top safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EV Safety Sound Won’t Arrive Until 2018
Electric vehicles are whisper quiet, an attribute that can make them deadly to the visually impaired.
How to Prepare Your Car for a New Baby
Last week we gave you tips on what to look for in a new vehicle when a baby’s on the way. But what if a new vehicle isn’t in the cards for you? New cars are expensive and so are babies.
GM Ignition Switch Deaths Hit 51, Expected to Continue Rising
The fallout from a defective ignition switch is getting worse for General Motors.
Chrysler to Reflash 9-Speed Auto Again
Chrysler’s nine-speed automatic transmission is getting another software update to try and fix some issues.
Over 2M Vehicles Re-Recalled for Airbag Issue
Over two-million vehicles are being re-recalled after not being adequately fixed in a previous recall.
BMW Fixes Major Security Flaw in 2.2M Cars
BMW has fixed a major security flaw that would have allowed hackers to unlock car doors.
Top 10 Deadliest Cars
If safety is your number one priority in a car, these 10 models might best be ignored.
NHTSA Seeks Takata Whistleblowers
The National Highway Safety Administration is looking for whistleblowers with insider knowledge on the Takata airbag recall.
New Cars are Getting Safer Says IIHS Study
All of that safety technology that is being installed in new cars is working.
The Nine Safest Vehicles on the Road: IIHS
Zero drivers died in a Honda Odyssey between 2009 and 2012. Surprised? Well there are nine other cars that also have no registered driver deaths in the same time period.
Toyota Avalon Recalled for Fire Risk
The Toyota Avalon is being recalled for a possible fire hazard.
Ford Issues Two Recalls for 221K Vehicles
Ford is calling back about 221,000 vehicles to fix issues with door handles and seat belts.
Nissan Recalls 779K Vehicles Worldwide
Nissan has announced a massive worldwide recall campaign for two separate issues.
VW, Audi and Porsche Recall 27K Vehicles
Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are recalling cars over the same issue: a fuel leak.
Must-Have Car Features for Expectant Parents
There may be no greater joy in life than knowing a newborn is on the way.
Top 10 Safest Affordable Midsize Cars of 2015
Safety should be an important consideration for anyone buying a new car, but it’s probably your top priority with a family to haul around.
GM Issues Stop-Sale on Crossovers Over Faulty Goodyear Tires
General Motors has issues an immediate stop-sale order on three of its crossovers due to faulty tires.
NHTSA Planning Changes to Five-Star Safety Rating System
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is changing up its five-star safety rating system.
GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Nears 50
With the submission deadline for the GM compensation fund nearing, the approved death count continues to rise.
Jeep Cherokee Fire Prompts NHTSA Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening an investigation into 50,000 Jeep Cherokee crossovers for fire risks.
