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Kia Sorento Under Investigation for Shattered Sunroofs
The 2001-2013 Kia Sorento SUV is under investigation after 15 consumer complaints have been filed stating that the glass sunroof had shattered on their vehicles.
Toyota Camry No Longer Recommended by Consumer Reports
The new small-overlap crash test has forced Consumer Reports to drop its coveted “recommended” badge from a few models, including the popular Toyota Camry.
Toyota to Pay $3M in Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit
Toyota Motor Company has been ordered to pay $3 million in a lawsuit that claims a defect caused a Camry to unintentionally accelerate, leaving one woman dead and another seriously injured.
UPDATE: Hyundai Voluntarily Recalling Genesis Sedan for Brake Problem
Hyundai’s Genesis Sedan is being probed for potential brake problems. Some 40,000 cars are under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s microscope.
Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Fuel Economy
Modern vehicles are expensive, and it’s not just the gigantic figure on the window sticker that hurts. You have to consider the price of everything else involved with automobile ownership.
Toyota Corolla Being Reworked for Better Crash Scores
After scoring a “marginal” rating on the small overlap front crash test, Toyota is already working to better the Corolla’s results.
Toyota Wins Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit
Toyota will not be held responsible for a fatal crash involving a 2006 Toyota Camry, a Los Angeles Superior Court jury said yesterday.
Toyota Announces New City, Highway Safety Systems
Two new safety systems from Toyota were announced in Japan today that will better protect pedestrians and make highway driving safer.
Toyota Sedans Recalled for Wiper Switch Defect
Toyota announced a recall today affecting approximately 10,000 vehicles from the 2013 and 2014 model years.
New IIHS Tests Spur Class Action Lawsuit Against Prius
Toyota’s Prius hybrid is the target of a new class action lawsuit alleging that the automaker misrepresented its pre-collision warning system in the Prius V.
2014 Mercedes M-Class Earns Top Safety Pick Plus: IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just released its safety rating for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, adorning the SUV with the accolade of ‘Top Safety Pick Plus.’
Many Doggy Seatbelts Deemed Unsafe: Study
Ever wonder just how safe your pet is in your car? Subaru and the Center for Pet Safety conducted a full study to determine whether or not pet car safety restraints are effective.
2014 Toyota Corolla Earns “Marginal” Rating in Tough New Crash Test
The 2014 Toyota Corolla got a less than stellar rating on the IIHS small overlap front crash test.
New IIHS Test Rates Frontal Crash Prevention
There’s a new vehicle safety test aiming to rate your vehicle based on how well it can avoid a crash.
DOT Sued Over Delay in Backup Camera Mandate
Consumer groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for its delay in making backup cameras mandatory by law in new vehicles.
Consumers Wary of Self-Driving Cars: Survey
Many are saying “No thanks, I’ll take the wheel” to the prospect of self-driving cars according to a survey conducted by the ORC International for the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.
2014 Kia Sorento Scores Top Safety Marks
Kia’s 2014 Sorento crossover is one of the latest models to earn a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Chevrolet Boasts Most Five-Star Safety Ratings
There are seven Chevrolet vehicles that scored a five-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program testing.
Over One Third of Kids Killed in Crashes Are Unbuckled
A new statistic released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggests over a third of children killed in a crash under the age of 13 weren’t wearing a safety belt.
Honda to Recall 405K Vehicles Over Airbag Issue
Honda Motor Co. has announced that it is recalling about 318,000 Odyssey minivans and 56,000 Acura MDXs in the US regarding problems with the airbag control unit.
Car Safety Tips for Kids: The 12 Most Common Mistakes Parents Make
Are you strapping the kids in properly? Is their car seat correctly secured?
One in Four Parents Forget to Buckle Up Kids: Study
According to a study performed by Safe Kids Worldwide, one in four parents admitted to driving a vehicle without first making sure that their children were safely buckled in.
Suzuki Grand Vitara, SX4 Under Recall for Air Bag Issue
Despite being defunct in the U.S., Suzuki is calling back roughly 194,000 Grand Vitara and SX4 vehicles because of a potential problem with passenger-seat airbag deployment.
Mercedes S 500 ‘Intelligent Drive’ Chauffeurs Itself
Mercedes-Benz has shown off its next-generation of safety technologies on its S 500 Intelligent Drive.
