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GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Climbs to 21
The death toll as a result of faulty ignition switches in General Motors vehicles has officially climbed to 21.
2015 Toyota Corolla Earns NHTSA Five-Star Safety Rating
The 2015 Toyota Corolla has earned the highest-possible safety rating from the federal government.
Why do Car Seats Expire?
This may come as a shock to some drivers, though hopefully NOT ones with kids. Believe it or not children’s car seats actually have expiration dates, though not because they’re made of dairy products or tuna salad.
Toyota Recalls 20,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk
Several Toyota models are being recalled for a possible fire hazard.
2015 Jetta Earns Top Safety Pick+ Rating from IIHS
Volkswagen’s popular Jetta sedan just earned Top Safety Pick+ honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway safety.
GM Recalls Natural Gas-Powered Vans
Another day, another GM recall. This time the Detroit-based automotive giant is working to fix issues with some natural gas-powered vehicles.
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee is Safer in a Crash With 4WD
If you’re thinking about buying a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, it’s better to get four-wheel drive because that version of the car is safer in a crash.
Apple Watch Deemed Distracted Driving Hazard in UK
Apple has given drivers an all-new device to distract them while driving, and UK authorities are already weighing in on penalties for using it.
Kia Forte, Soul Improve on IIHS Crash Test
Two of Kia’s compact cars fared better in crash tests for 2015 than they did in the previous model year.
House Report Slams NHTSA Over GM Recall
A new report prepared by the U.S. Energy and Commerce Committee has concluded that NHTSA made “critical mistakes” in the GM ignition switch recall case.
Most Parents Ditch Booster Seats Too Soon: Study
The overwhelming majority of parents could be putting their children at risk.
Ford Fiesta Under Investigation for Faulty Door Latches
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into about 205,000 Ford Fiestas over doors that fail to close properly.
Ford Announces Three Recalls Affecting Six Models
Ford has issued a bunch of new recalls today for a variety of issues.
2014 Toyota Tundra Recalled for Airbag Glitch
Toyota is pulling about 140,000 Tundra pickup trucks back in North America to fix a problem with the airbags.
NHTSA Faces Senate Questioning Over GM Recalls
GM has been called dysfunctional by outside investigators over the slew of igntion switch recall, but they are not solely responsible.
Future Toyota Safety Technology Showcased
Toyota showcased several future safety technologies today during the fourth annual Toyota Advanced Safety Seminar.
All Toyotas to Come With Collision Avoidance by 2017
Toyota plans to make collision avoidance technology available on all its models and might even add it to the standard equipment list on each of its vehicles.
Michelin Lobbying for Tire Safety to be a Part of Driving Tests
In the future, tire safety could become part of the official driver’s education materials.
Audi Recalling 70K Vehicles for Brake Issues
Audi is pulling a large quantity of its cars off the road to fix a safety issue with the brakes.
Fatality-Free Roads a Possibility: Study
Deaths caused by car accidents could become a thing of the past.
2015 Honda Odyssey Earns NHTSA Five-Star Safety Rating
The 2015 Honda Odyssey has earned the highest safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Under Investigation for Braking Issues
A safety investigation looking into the 2013 Ford Explorer built for police departments has been opened.
GM Ignition Switch Recall Death Claims Reach 100
The number of deaths related to General Motors’ massive ignition switch recall could be on the rise.
Ford Issues Stop Sale on Certain C-Max, Focus Models
Ford has informed its dealers that they must immediately stop selling certain C-Max and Focus models due to a glitch in the steering assembly.
