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22 Percent of Drivers Engage in Distracted Driving: Study
Roughly one-in-five drivers admit to texting, emailing, or using social media while behind the wheel of a car, according to a new study by Ipsos.
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Adds New Safety Features
The 2014 Chevrolet Sonic will be available with even more advanced-safety features, GM has announced.
Volvo Recalling Vehicles over Computer Glitch
Attention Volvo drivers, your shiny new 2014 model car or crossover may have an electrical glitch. The automaker is recalling nearly 8,000 vehicles to correct a computer-related problem.
Morbidly Obese 56% More Likely to Die in Crashes
In case there weren’t enough reasons for overweight people to shed their extra pounds you can add another one to that laundry list. Morbidly obese individuals are 56 percent more likely to die in car crashes than normal-weight people.
How to Avoid Purchasing a Flood-Damaged Vehicle
Buying a used vehicle is always risky. Even if it’s certified, inspected and under warranty there’s no telling how the previous owner (or owners) treated it. In addition to lackadaisical maintenance water damage is a major issue to be concerned with as well.
Ford Recalls 370,000 Panther Sedans
Ford is recalling about 370,000 of its Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car full-size sedans.
NHTSA Studying Interlocks for Seat Belt Enforcement
Threatening ad campaigns and steep fines aren’t enough to keep drivers belted to their seats.
Connected Car Tests in Michigan Extended by NHTSA
A testing program that began a year ago in Ann Arbor, Mich. will continue six months beyond its originally planned lifespan.
GM to Offer Almost Autonomous Car by 2020
Nissan isn’t the only auto maker with 2020 in mind for its self-driving car technology.
2014 Honda Odyssey Aces New Crash Tests
It may have a built-in vacuum cleaner, but when it comes to safety the Honda Odyssey most certainly doesn’t suck.
Honda Demos Advanced New Collision-Avoidance Tech
Honda has demonstrated two experimental safety technologies that are being developed to reduce cut down on cars crashing into people and motorcycles.
Safest US Cities to Drive in Named by Allstate
According to Allstate Insurance’s annual Best Drivers Report, Fort Collins, Colo. is the city in the U.S. where you are least likely to get into an accident.
Toyota Issuing Fixes to Improve Crash Test Scores
After receiving poor scores in the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s (IIHS) small-overlap crash test, Toyota is working to introduce quick fixes for many of its volume models.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Probed Over Headliner Fires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a probe into the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee after complaints about fires starting in the headliners of these vehicles.
Tesla Model S is NOT the Safest Car Ever, Say Feds
Always able to find itself at the center of controversy, Tesla’s latest PR stunt has earned it a slap on the wrist by a Federal safety agency.
GM Pickup Trucks First to Score Five-Star Safety Rating
GM has something new to boast about: its line of half-ton trucks is the first to garner a five-star safety rating under government rules revised for the 2011 model year.
Tesla Model S is the Safest Car… Ever
The Tesla Model S is stacking accolades like pancakes, and its newest one is setting the new NHTSA vehicle safety score record.
Government Regulators to Study Crash Avoidance Tech
The stepping stones towards fully autonomous vehicles are already in place on our roads in the form of lane keep assist, automated braking and other forms of crash avoidance technology; but the question remains, do they work in the real world?
Chevrolet Cruze Recalled for Brake Assist Defect
General Motors is issuing out a recall on 292,879 Chevrolet Cruze sedans in the U.S. over a brake assist defect that has caused 27 low-speed crashes.
Fiat 500e Recalled to Replace Half-Shaft Bolts
Fiat has issued a recall for its 500e electric car in order to replace bolts that secure the EV’s half shafts.
2014 Ford Fusion Adds Rear Inflatable Safety Belt
Ford has expanded the availability of its rear inflatable safety belt feature, adding it onto the 2014 Fusion and making it the only vehicle in its class to offer the technology.
Ford Focus ST Recalled for Headlight Problem
Ford is recalling the both the sport-tuned Focus ST hot hatch and its all-electric sibling because of a wiring problem.
Subaru Seeks to Make Car Crashes Safer for Dogs
Your dog probably doesn’t have a good chance of surviving a severe crash, but Subaru hopes to change that.
Tesla Model S Gets Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
The all-electric Tesla Model S has been awarded a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
