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Controversial Refrigerant Ruled Safe by SAE
Last year, a new refrigerant was at the center of controversy when Daimler raised concerns about it igniting on the hot surface of an engine.
IIHS Side Impact Crash Tests Explained – Video
In the latest video from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) series called “Inside IIHS,” we take a look at what keeps us safe during a side-impact crash.
‘Thumb Socks’ Seek to Stymie Texting and Driving
Smokers have a small arsenal of gimmicks to keep deadly cravings at bay, but what about teens addicted to texting from behind the wheel? Now they have “thumb socks.”
How to Safely Prepare for a Summer Roadtrip
With summer now on the way, there’s a good chance you and your family are planning a road trip. This year, AAA estimates it’ll aid over eight-million motorists between Memorial Day and Labor Day; so avoid being a statistic by planning ahead.
Tesla Model S Recalled for Seat Bracket Issue
Tesla has announced a recall of an unspecified number of vehicles to fix a rear seat mounting bracket that could post a risk in the event of a crash.
Chrysler Changes Tack, Will Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps
After two weeks of waiting, Chrysler has agreed to comply with a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) request to recall about 2.7-million Jeep SUVs.
Lithium Ion Battery Safety Tests to Become Stricter
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the U.S. company responsible for developing product safety tests, is revamping the lithium-ion battery standards.
General Motors Recalling 193,652 SUVs for Fire Risk
General Motors is issuing a recall on 193,652 SUVs for a possible short in a circuit board that could potentially cause a fire.
Chrysler Recalls 1,200 Ram Pickups for Software Glitch
Chrysler announced its sixth recall over the last two weeks on Thursday. The most recent involved a software glitch on over 1,200 Ram pickup trucks from the 2013 model year.
AAA Says Voice-to-Text Systems are Distracting
As automakers search for ways to make in-car connectivity safer for drivers, more vehicles are coming equipped with voice-to-text features, though AAA doesn’t agree that these systems are making our cars safer.
Summer Months Most Dangerous for Teen Drivers: Study
According to a recent study conducted by Penn Schoen Berland and commissioned by Ford, the summer months are the most dangerous for teen drivers.
2013 Dodge Dart Recalled Over Engine Stalling Issue
Chrysler issued a recall today for 14,800 Dodge Darts concerning issues with the powertrain control module that may cause the car to stall.
‘Pub Loo Shocker’ Tries to Curb Drinking and Driving
It appears that scaring drivers in bathrooms is the new “in” thing, as the UK Department of Transport has launched a new campaign called “Pub Loo Shocker” to remind drivers drinking and driving could lead to fatal accidents.
Pontiac G6 Reviewed by Feds for Faulty Brake Lights
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that an investigation into brake light issues on 2005 and 2006 Pontiac G6s has been upgraded to an engineering analysis.
NHTSA Investigating Honda Odyssey Air Bag Issues
Government safety regulators are launching an investigation into 320,000 Honda Odyssey minivans after complaints that the airbags have been deploying without a crash.
Distracted Driving Caused 7.3 Million Red Light Infractions in 2012: Report
According to recent study released by the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) and FocusDriven, an estimated 7,336,696 red-light infractions occurred last year due to distracted driving.
Audi, MIT Develop ‘Road Frustration Index’
We’ve all experienced stressful drives in our lives, but just how stressful can driving be?
Buick Active Safety Suite Offered Across Lineup
Buick announced today that it will offer a suite of active safety systems across its entire lineup.
Chrysler Recalls 620,000 Jeeps
Airbags and power steering problems are at the center of a recall involving more than 620,000 recent Jeep models.
MINI Reminds Women Don’t Make Up and Drive – Video
In an attempt to remind women in Mexico that putting on makeup while driving is dangerous, MINI has released a video that gave a few women quite a few surprises.
2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS250h Recall Announced for Brake Issues
Toyota has announced a recall of 87,000 Prius and Lexus HS250h models from the 2010 model year.
Chrysler Refuses to Recall 2.7 Million Jeep SUVs
Chrysler said today that it does not intend to call-back roughly 2.7 million vehicles to make repairs despite the government requesting a recall.
GM Airbag Recall May Expand Under New Probe
Depending on the results of a government probe, General Motors might find an old recall campaign expanding exponentially.
Self-Driving Cars Pose ‘Concerns:’ Regulators Say
U.S. auto safety regulators are still hesitant about self driving cars being allowed beyond the experimental phase.
