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One in 24 Adults Admit to Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel Last Month: Study
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According to a recent study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 24 adults in America admit to recently falling asleep while driving a vehicle.
2013 Safest Cars in America List Released by IIHS; 13 Achieve ‘Top Safety Pick Plus’ Rating
After several announcements of various models that were awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick Plus” rating, the IIHS has released its full list of its safest cars for 2013.
2013 Volvo S60 Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
The Volvo S60 is one of two midsize luxury vehicles to receive the Top Safety Pick Plus award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
2007 Suzuki XL7 Recalled for Faulty Fuel Pump
American Suzuki is issuing out a recall for 2,830 XL7 SUVs for a faulty fuel pump that could potentially cause a fuel leak.
13 Percent of Vehicles Have at least One Bald Tire: Study
A survey conducted by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has revealed that 13 percent of vehicles on the road today have at least one bald tire.
New Year’s Day is Deadliest on US Roads: AAA
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), New Year’s Day is the year’s deadliest day for alcohol-related fatalities.
2013 Jaguar XF Recalled for Possible Stalling Issue
Jaguar is recalling 13 of its 2013 model year XF cars because of a potential problem with the fuel pump.
2013 Ford Fusion Named IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick Plus’
The 2013 Ford Fusion was just awarded the new “Top Safety Pick Plus” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
2013 Honda Accord Earns ‘Top Safety Pick Plus’ from IIHS
The all-new Honda Accord has been awarded a “Top Safety Pick Plus” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), one of two midsize sedans to earn an overall good rating on the new small overlap frontal crash test.
2013 Nissan Altima Earns IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick Plus’ Rating
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2013 Nissan Altima with a “Top Safety Pick Plus”, recognizing the new sedan for excellent performance in five passenger safety tests.
Toyota Comments on Poor Crash Test Performance
Toyota issued a statement today in response to its poor performance in a new crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
GMC Canyon, Chevy Colorado Recalled for Hood Issue
A recall for model year 2010 through 2012 Chevrolet Colorados and GMC Canyons has been issued today, over problems stemming from the lack of a secondary hood latch.
Volvo Drivers Find Vehicle Safety Tech Useful: Survey
Results from a new survey suggest that the vast majority of Volvo drivers use their vehicle’s safety features and find them useful.
New Infotainment System Aims to Enhance Functionality, Curb Distracted Driving
Automakers may talk a big game about preventing distracted driving and improving safety, but at the same time they continue to provide distracting infotainment systems.
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Adds New Airbag Technology
New technology will be at work when driver’s side airbags deploy in the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze.
Lincoln MKZ Added to Ford Floor Mats Probe
A couple of years ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a probe on the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan for the possibility of unintended acceleration due to unsecured or stacked floor mats.
AAA Releases Check List for Safe Holiday Travels
With the holiday season kicking off, hitting the road and taking long trips could leave you stranded. AAA estimates that 1.2 million motorists will get stranded between December 19 through January 2, so it’s released a check list to help make sure you’re not one of those 1.2 million.
Ford Unintended Acceleration Probe Upgraded by NHTSA
Unintended acceleration is an ugly phrase to throw around in the automotive world after the scandal that involved Toyota in 2009 and 2010.
2013 Dodge Durango Recalled: Mislabeled Seat Capacity
Dodge is recalling 734 of its 2013 Dodge Durango crossovers because the seating capacity might be mislabeled.
Lamborghini Aventador Recalled for Headlight Problem
There’s nothing low key about driving a Lamborghini product, but 144 Aventador owners might be turning heads the wrong way.
2013 Ford Fusion Rear-End Cheaper to Repair
Ask any girl in a nightclub and you’ll probably get the same answer — being unexpectedly bumped from behind can be a bummer. It’s the same with cars, but Ford is trying to make things easier with the new Fusion.
Usage-Based Insurance to Dominate by 2020: Study
You might have seen a commercial by now advertising Progressive’s “Snapshot” service. Even if you haven’t, it’s likely to happen soon.
Lexus to Fix 700,000 Cars Because of Consumer Reports
In an unusual move, Consumer Reports is prompting Lexusto fix a flaw with its ES and GS models that could leave people trapped in the trunk.
Honda Expands Rollaway Recall to 800K More Vehicles
Honda just announced that it is expanding a recent recall to include an additional 800,000 vehicles because of problems with the ignition interlock that allows the key to be removed when the vehicle isn’t in park.
