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Child Seat Anchors Overlooked by Parents: Report
According to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an important safety feature for child seats is being overlooked by parents and caregivers.
Forward-Collision Avoidance Prevent Accidents, Reduce Insurance Claims: Report
With the advent of car-crash avoidance technology, it’s hard not to gloss over the claims as marketing fluff. So do any of these new hi-tech gadgets actually prevent crashes?
Special Headlights Render Rain Invisible at Night
You probably take them for granted and forget to turn them on from time to time, but headlights have made a remarkable journey from the lanterns they literally used to be. Now, they might be able to make rain invisible… sort of.
Toyota In-Car Traffic Signal Alert System Under Testing
Would you drive differently if you knew what a traffic light was going to do before entering the intersection? Toyota thinks so.
Five-Point Inspection: Ford MyKey
Hey kids, want to put the brakes on a first date? Ruin a road trip? Impress your friends by not speeding? Then most of the new Ford lineup is for you. That’s because the majority of Ford’s models come with MyKey, a system that lets parents program aspects of their car to restrict certain…
2014 Subaru Forester Recalled for Curling Floor Mats
Subaru is recalling its recently released 2014 Forester over concerns that the floor mats can curl if exposed to heat.
2013 Infiniti M Sedan Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has officially rated the Infiniti M sedan as a Top Safety Pick.
NHTSA Targets Distracted Driving Through Automakers
Potential distractions for new car drivers are popping up as quickly as automakers can cram new touch screens and apps into the cars being sold.
2014 Ford Fiesta, Transit Connect to Gain MyKey
The Ford Fiesta and Transit Connect are probably the most pertinent vehicles for the brand to offer with its MyKey restrictive system but neither come with it… until now.
OnStar Operators get Medical Accrediation
General Motors announced today that OnStar’s First Assist service is accredited for emergency medical dispatching (EMD).
Toyota, Honda and Nissan Recall 3.4 Million Cars for Faulty Airbags
Japan’s three largest automakers are announcing related recalls totaling 3. 4 million cars over faulty airbags supplied by Takata Corp.
Chrysler Recalls Over 214,000 Vehicles in US
Chrysler announced recalls on several vehicles today across its range of brands totaling over 214,000 vehicles.
RAM Trucks Recalled for Parking Brake, Engine Cover
Chrysler is recalling roughly 9,300 Ram 1500 pickup trucks because the parking brakes might be insufficient. The brand is also recalling 7,000 heavy-duty pickups to replace their engine covers.
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Case Settled for $16M
Unintended acceleration became a buzzword in when more than 14 million Toyota vehicles were recalled in 2009 and 2010 for unintended acceleration. Some of the resulting disputes are still being settled.
Driver Cell Phone Ban in California Includes Map Apps
Is using at a smartphone map application as distracting as text, talk, and email? It depends.
660,000 Drivers are Using Cell Phones Right Now: NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently conducted a survey on distracted driving, and found that at any average daylight moment, 660,000 drivers are using a cell phone or other electronic device behind the wheel.
More Children Riding in Age-Appropriate Seats: NHTSA
According to a recent survey conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 91 percent of children under 13 are using car seats, booster seats, and belts.
Daydreaming a Major Factor in Distracted Crashes: Study
The lyrics in rock band Supertramp’s song “Dreamer” might have new meaning to some people in light of a study on distracted driving.
‘Silver’ Rating for Older Drivers Considered by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said today that it might create a “silver” rating system to examine how well vehicles protect older occupants.
Hyundai Elantra Defect Leads to Lacerations, Recall
Side curtain airbags are no good if they also send a piece of metal in your direction during deployment.
Kia, Hyundai Recall 1.7M Units Over Stop Lamp Switch Issue
Hyundai and Kia announced a recall on Wednesday that affects nearly 1.7 million vehicles, over issues with the stop lamp switch which can cause the brake lights to malfunction among other problems.
Subaru Legacy, Outback Recalled for Brake Issues
Subaru is recalling model year 2005 through 2009 Legacy and Outback vehicles over concerns of brake fluid leakage.
Buick Encore Recalled: Steering Wheel Might Come Off
The Buick Encore has only been available since the start of the year and it’s already falling under a recall because the steering wheel could detach.
Honda Fit Coming With In-City Auto Brake
When the all-new Honda Fit goes on sale this year, it will be offered with an optional safety package that does some of your thinking for you.
