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2015 Honda Fit Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick After Quick Fix
Honda implemented a quick change in the production process of the 2015 Fit to make sure it scored a high crash test rating, but now the company has to recall those models that didn’t get the fix.
2015 Subaru Legacy Named IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
Two Subaru products have joined the top ranks for safety according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
GM CEO Sends Letters to Recalled Vehicle Owners
Nearly 1.9-million GM vehicle owners will be receiving a letter from the American automaker’s CEO.
Why Cars Will ‘Talk’ to Each Other by 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking towards vehicle-to-vehicle technology to keep U.S. roads safe.
2015 Chrysler 200 Receives Top Safety Pick Plus Rating
The 2015 Chrysler 200 is as safe as it gets.
2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the 2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid a Top Safety Pick.
NHTSA Fines Hyundai $17.35 M for Delayed Recall
GM may be driving away with all of the recall headlines these days but they’re not the only automaker with issues. Hyundai has to pay a penalty for not reporting and carrying out a call-back of its Genesis.
Nearly 140,000 Recalled GM Vehicles are Missing
GM is mired in a recall debacle the likes of which this industry has never faced before. But things just keep getting worse for the Detroit-based automaker. Now they can’t find nearly 140,000 cars and trucks that are subject to their ignition-switch call-back.
2014 Toyota Sienna Recalled for Transmission Issue
Toyota has announced a recall for the 2014 Sienna minivan and issued a stop-sale order to its dealers.
GM Victim Compensation Fund Nears 100 Recognized Claims
The uncapped compensation fund created by General Motors to pay the victims associated with its ignition switch recall had nearly 100 applicants at the start of this week.
Should You Be Worried About Car Hacking?
With all the connected technology found in modern vehicles, you might be wondering if the personal information that they store is safe.
Cars that Detect Drunk Driving in the Works
Federal safety regulators are hoping for technology that will allow vehicles to detect drunk drivers.
Honda Accord Probe Ugraded After Hundreds of Complaints
Imagine being in the middle of a spirited debate with your significant other, closing the door with gusto and gasping in surprise as the airbag deploys.
US DOT Proposes New Rules to Protect Bus Rollover Crashes
The U.S. Department of Transportation is looking to better protect passengers in motorcoach and large passenger bus crashes.
GM Recall Website Inaccurate: NHTSA
If you’re using General Motors‘ recall website to check if your vehicle is safe, you might want to look elsewhere.
Senate Bill Aims Life in Prison at Recall Delaying Executives
General Motors’ CEO Mary Barra’s recent take-no-prisoners approach to vehicle recalls might start spreading if a new Senate bill becomes law.
Hyundai Announces Three Recalls for 420K Vehicles
Hyundai has announced three new recall campaigns that affect roughly 420,000 vehicles, taking the total amount of Hyundai vehicles recalled this week up to 1.3 million in the U.S.
IIHS Crash Test Ratings Explained
New car shoppers should always consider a car’s crash test performance and safety when it comes to making a purchase, but what’s behind those crash ratings?
Fiat 500L Recalled Over Airbag Issue
Chrysler Group is calling back about 30,000 Fiat 500L vehicles over an issue with its knee airbags.
Mazda5, Nissan Leaf No Longer Recommended by Consumer Reports
The Mazda5 and Nissan Leaf are longer be recommended by Consumer Reports due to the vehicles poor crash-test results.
Small Cars Struggle in Latest IIHS Crash Testing
Only one compact out of a dozen earned a “good” rating in the latest round of testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), with the small overlap crash test proving difficult to protect against.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Recalled for Fracturing Brake Calipers
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is getting a rough start. Barely into its launch, the company is launching a second recall campaign affecting the new sedan.
Petition Spurs NHTSA to Review Chevrolet Impala Airbag
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that it will be reviewing a petition filed in November that requests an investigation of older Chevrolet Impalas.
Why Rear-Drive Cars Struggle in Small Overlap Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway’s Safety’s (IIHS) small-overlap test is one of the hardest crash evaluations for a vehicle to pass, and interestingly, rear-wheel-drive models have a much more difficult time doing well for several reasons.
