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Chevrolet Volt Owner Claims Unintended Acceleration
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A Chevrolet Volt owner is claiming to have experienced unintended acceleration during highway driving in his range-extended electric car.
IIHS Details Roof Strength Tests in Latest Video
The third video from the “Inside IIHS” series has been released, with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety giving us a look at how it determines the roof strength of vehicles.
Volvo Planning City Safety Improvements, Including Animal Detection
Volvo’s City Safety auto brake system has revolutionized car safety since its introduction in 2008 and the Swedish automaker is looking to make a series of updates to help stay at the forefront of collision avoidance tech.
Younger Women More Likely to Die Than Men in a Crash: Study
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a study that shows younger women are far more likely to die than men in an equivalent car crash.
Nissan Recalling 841,000 Vehicles for Steering Issues
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling about 841,000 vehicles worldwide to deal with a steering wheel issue that can cause vehicles to lose steering control.
Automakers, Dealers Oppose Bill on Rental Recalls
Automakers and auto dealerships are opposing a bill that would require rental car companies to prohibit renting of recalled vehicles until they are repaired.
Ford Fusion Energi Earns Five-Star Safety Rating
The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has been awarded a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Will Indonesian Teens Hack your Self-Driving Car?
Will a “14-year-old from Indonesia” one day be able to hack into self-driving cars? It might sound outlandish, but Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee asked on Wednesday.
NHTSA Growing Closer to Mandating Auto Braking
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) is growing closer to calling for laws making automatic braking systems in cars mandatory.
NTSB Recommends Stricter Rules for Drunk Driving
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), lowering the legal limit on drinking and driving could save hundreds of lives each year.
2013 Subaru Outback, Legacy Recalled for Steering Loss
Japanese automaker Subaru is recalling almost 5,400 model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles because the steering column might disengage.
Toyota Petitions Against NHTSA Headlight Regulation
Even after concerns about the Toyota FJ Cruisers blinding headlights, Toyota is pushing NHTSA to relax its stance about its high beam headlights.
US Traffic Fatalities Increased 5.3 Percent in 2012
For the first time in seven years, the number of fatalities on U.S. roadways increased 5.3 percent last year to 34,080 deaths, according to preliminary data by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
2013 Honda Civic Receives Five-Star Safety Rating
The 2013 Honda Civic sedan has been awarded a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Corvette Headlight Problem Probed by NHTSA
Complaints that certain Chevrolet Corvette sports cars might suffer from headlights going dark without warning are prompting an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Watch IIHS Crash Dummies at Work – Video
Crash test dummies help put our vehicles to the test to determine just how safe they are, but just how much work goes into a dummy to make it as close to a human being as possible?
Honda Takes Top IIHS Marks on Most Models
Almost every vehicle Honda builds can claim either a “Top Safety Pick Plus” or “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Kumho Recalls Defective Tires: 12,000 Affected
Kumho is recalling nearly 12,000 of its Solus tires that are now being added to a recall campaign from last year.
Ford, Mercury Vans Under NHTSA Watch for Rust Issues
Roughly 100,000 Ford and Mercury minivans might be added to a recall announced earlier this year.
Mercedes Recalls GL SUVs for Loose Seat Belt Bolts
Improperly torqued bolts anchoring second-row seat belts in a total of 272 Mercedes-Benz GL SUVs are cause for a new recall.
2013 Toyota RAV4 Named IIHS Top Safety Pick – Video
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 received an update for the new model year, and has just been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Porsche 911 Probed for Failing Coolant Hose Fitting
Porsche 911 sports cars from model years 2001 through 2007 are the subject of a NHTSA probe opened on Friday, April 26.
70 MPH Speed Limit in Illinois Opposed by AAA
AAA is urging Illinois legislators not to raise the speed limit from 65 to 70 mph on state roadways.
Dodge Viper Suspension Under NHSTA Probe
You may have heard that the Dodge Viper is a car that wants to kill you, but in at least two cases that might actually be true.
