Safety NewsAll News
Browse by News Category
BMW 2 Series Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
The BMW 2 Series is the first BMW model to achieve a “good” rating in the IIHS small overlap front crash test.
Seniors Continue Driving Despite Diminished Ability
A recent survey suggests that seniors are willing to discuss their driving abilities, but the conversations rarely happen.
Millions of Recalled Cars Left Unrepaired: Carfax
There are millions of vehicles currently on the road that were never fixed despite being included in recall campaigns.
3 Million Vehicles Added to Massive Global Airbag Recall
The airbag recall that saw Toyota fixing 1.73 million vehicles is expanding to include roughly three million vehicles from Honda, Nissan and Mazda.
GM Offers Dealer Bonuses to Speed Up Ignition Repairs
GM is hoping incentives and bonuses will inspire its dealerships to speed up the repair of cars recalled for faulty ignition switches.
NHTSA Looking Into Ford Explorer Exhaust Leaks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into a series of complaints that allege that 2011 through 2014 Ford Explorer SUVs have an exhaust leak.
2015 Ford Mustang Gets Innovative New Airbag
The 2015 Ford Mustang won’t be all about next-gen performance, the American automaker has added some innovative safety features as well.
Kia Cadenza Recalled For Fragile Alloy Wheels
The Kia Cadenza is being recalled to replace alloy wheels that might fracture if the driver hits a big pothole.
Chrysler Could be Next in Ignition Switch Recall Nightmare
Two investigations covering 1.2 million vehicles could make Chrysler the next company to announce a major recall to fix faulty ignition switches.
2015 Mazda3 Gets Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
Both the sedan and hatchback versions of the 2015 Mazda3 have earned top safety marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NHTSA Looks to Regulate Smartphone Navigation Apps
In the battle against distracted driving, NHTSA is looking for the authority to regulate the use of smartphone apps while behind the wheel.
GM has Fixed 154K of 2.9M Vehicles in Ignition Recall
General Motors has only repaired a small fraction of the 2.59-million vehicles that are part of the massive ignition switch recall.
2015 Chevy Camaro Gets Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro has received the top safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
2013 Honda Fit Recalled for Breaking Driveshaft
A new recall campaign from Honda is pulling 1,038 Fit sub-compact hatchbacks in for service.
Audi Overcomes Two Crashes to Race at Le Mans
Wrecking is a part of racing and last year’s Le Mans winner Loïc Duval was out to prove it in his Audi R18 e-tron quattro during practice for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Saab 9-3 Convertibles Recalled for Faulty Seat Belts
Saab as we used to know it is gone, but its vehicles can still come under a recall and that’s exactly what’s happening today.
Latest Batch of GM Recalls Nudges Total to 16.4 Million
The recalls are still coming from General Motors, with the latest affecting 581,367 vehicles driving the total number of recalled GM products in 2014 to 16.4 million in North America.
GM CEO Promises Answers For Congress Next Week
General Motors CEO Mary Barra is looking to avoid another embarrassment when she takes the stand next week to testify before Congress.
Top 10 Safest Crossovers and SUVs of 2014
In the market for a crossover or SUV to shuttle your family around town?
NHTSA Reopens Investigation on Massive Airbag Recall
NHTSA has officially reopened an investigation into airbag defects that could lead to even more recalls.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recalled for Faulty ECU
Mitsubishi is calling back certain Outlander Sport models over issues with the ECU.
Toyota Recalls 766K Vehicles Over Airbag Issues…Again
For the second time, Toyota is calling back vehicles in the United States over airbag issues that went unfixed during a previous recall.
Feds End $7,000 Daily Fines against General Motors
General Motors is no longer being fined $7,000 per day by federal safety regulators for failing to provide adequate information in the controversial ignition switch recall and subsequent investigation.
Marijuana Use Linked to Increase in Fatal Crashes
Everyone knows that driving drunk is a horrible idea, but that message doesn’t seem to be hitting home when it comes to smoking pot and driving.
