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Child Seat Side Impact Test Proposed by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing the first-ever side impact test for car seats sold in the U.S. designed for children weighing up to 40 lbs.
2015 Honda Fit Expected to Ace Crash Tests
It didn’t take long for Honda to address safety concerns around its Fit sub-compact hatchback raised by the IIHS’ small overlap crash test.
City Cars Flunk IIHS Crash Test: Honda, Fiat Fare Worst
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced the results of its 2014 sub-compact crash tests and they aren’t good.
NHTSA Ends Investigation into Jeep Gas Tank Fires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ended its investigation into 2.7 million Jeep SUVs for gas tank fires without demanding a new recall.
Ford Edge Recalled for Possible Fire Hazard
Ford has issued a recall on its 2012-2013 Edge due to a possible fire hazard related to the vehicle’s fuel line.
Chrysler SUV Fires Probed Further by Feds
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded its investigation into 593,000 Chrysler SUVs for fire incidents involving the vehicles’ headliners.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Passes Moose Test
Last year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee faced scrutiny when a Swedish magazine put it through its “moose test,” reporting that the SUV nearly rolled over.
Talking on a Phone Doesn’t Increase Crash Risk: Study
Distracted driving is risky at best and fatal at worst, yet drivers regularly ignore warnings by chowing down on a cheese burger or chatting on their cell phones.
Automakers, Government Invest in Alcohol Detection Tech
The federal government and 15 automakers have announced a deal to extend research on advanced alcohol detection technology.
Volvo S60 Recalled for Software Glitch
Volvo is calling back almost 31,000 S60 compact cars equipped with five-cylinder engines because the vehicle might fail to alert drivers of low oil pressure.
Mercedes C-Class Taillight Probe Upgraded
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded its probe on the 2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class to an engineering analysis due to a rear tail light failure.
2014 Kia Soul Awarded NHTSA Five-Star Safety Rating
The 2014 Kia Soul has earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
2014 Tesla Model S Retains Five-Star Safety Rating
Amidst the ongoing investigation on the Tesla Model S fires, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted the model year 2014 Model S with its five-star safety rating.
These are the 39 Safest Cars You Can Buy
Now that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has officially named its Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ vehicles, let’s take a look at the 39 safety cars you can buy today.
NHTSA to Announce Plans for Advanced Safety Tech
Outgoing NHTSA administrator David Strickland is expected to announce the agency’s plans for vehicle-to-vehicle communications and automatic braking soon.
2014 IIHS Top Safety Picks Announced
The IIHS just released its list of vehicles that earned its “Top Safety Pick +” and “Top Safety Pick” designations for the 2014 model year, marking a drastic reduction in the number of vehicles that qualify.
Honda, Acura Lead Industry with Six Top Safety Pick+ Models
Honda and Acura leads all automakers with six vehicles in their lineup receiving the highest possible safety rating of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
2014 Buick LaCrosse Earns NHTSA Five-Star Safety Score
The 2014 Buick LaCrosse has earned a five-star safety score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
BMW Recalling Over 76K Vehicles for Airbag Flaw
The pressure-sensing mat meant to determine whether the front passenger airbag will deploy is causing BMW to recall 76,565 vehicles in the U.S.
2014 Kia Sedona Scores Five-Star Crash Rating
Kia’s 2014 Sedona minivan is one of the latest vehicles to earn a five-star crash safety rating.
Michelin Issues Recall on 1.2M Tires in the US
Michelin North America has issued a recall on 1.2 million tires in the U.S., some of which were used as original equipment on Ford‘s full-sized vans.
2014 Infiniti Q50 gets Five-Star Crash Rating
The 2014 Infiniti Q50 sport sedan has been given top marks in safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Nearly Half of US Drivers Think Speeding is a Problem: Study
According to a recent survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly half of drivers say speeding is a problem in the U.S.
Toyota Launches Tire and Wheel Protection Program
Toyota and Lexus Financial Services have announced a new program that will take the pain out of unexpected wheel and tire damage.
