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Mercedes Recalls 5,800 Vehicles over Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz will recall a slew of vehicles, all for the same faulty fuel filter flange that may crack, causing a fuel leak and a possible fire.
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Recalled in Canada for Rear Hub Failure
Porsche is recalling its 2010 model year 911 GT3 vehicles in Canada for a possible rear wheel hub failure.
Highway Crash Deaths Drop to new Low
Highway crash deaths dropped to the lowest point since 1949 according to federal safety regulators.
Which Winter Tires are the Best?
The winter season is underway, and many drivers still aren’t sure which tires are right for them. Fortunately, Consumer Reports has gone and tested just about every winter-tire available, and have ranked them from best to worst.
Ford says Software Update Will Fix Engine Fires
Ford announced today that it solved the problem posing a fire risk in the 2013 Escape and 2013 Fusion which caused the company to recall both equipped with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine.
Coda EV Nets Just Two Stars on Frontal Crash Test – Videos
While it may have achieved an overall crash test rating of four stars, in the front crash test performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the Coda EV achieved a rating more in line with the quality of its design: 2 stars.
2013 Ford Fusion Recalled Again, Headlights to Blame
Ford has issued yet another recall for the 2013 Fusion, this time for low-beam headlamps that lose brightness over time.
Cadillac ATS Earns Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
Arguably a new segment benchmark, Cadillac’s ATS can add a five-star NHTSA safety rating to its list of accolades.
BMW X5 xDrive 35d Recalled for Power Steering Issue
BMW is issuing a recall for certain model year 2009 through 2012 X5 xDrive 35d diesel vehicles, over concerns that the power steering may unexpectedly lose power.
‘Escape Belt’ is the Seat Belt That Hates Getting Wet
Netherlands-based company Fijen To Make Life Safer has created a seat belt that hates getting wet and named it the Escape Belt.
2013 Lexus ES Grabs NHTSA Five-Star Rating
The 2013 Lexus ES is the latest car to garner a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Stability Control Has Saved Over 2,200 Lives: NHTSA Report
According to a recent study released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federally-mandated electronic stability control (ESC) technology is saving an increasing number of lives each year.
2013 Buick Verano Gets NHTSA Five Star Crash Score
The 2013 Buick Verano has received a five-star overall vehicle score for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to go along with its 2012 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
2013 Ford Escape, Fusion Recalled for Engine Fire Risk
Ford is issuing a recall on its 2013 Escape and Fusion models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine for a possible fire hazard.
Parents Underestimate Teen Texting and Driving
According to a recent study, only 1 percent of parents believe their teenage drivers are texting and driving even though 26 percent of teens admit to doing so at least once every time they drive.
Animal-Related Car Crashes Spike in November: Study
It turns out that deer season is dangerous for more people than the Elmer Fudds among us who hunt without an orange vest.
2013 Ford F-150 Takes Top Marks From IIHS
The 2013 Ford F-150 managed top marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), earning top scores in every category.
Toyota Tacoma Recalled for Faulty Spare Tire Bracket
Road debris is dangerous, especially when it’s something as big as the spare tire pinned under the bed of a Toyota Tacoma.
Volkswagen Beetle Recalled for Airbag Issue: 2,410 Units
Volkswagen is recalling 2,471 Beetle vehicles for a faulty airbag control module, which may fail to function properly if it gets wet.
Toyota Develops “High-Speed” Collision Avoidance System
Toyota has announced that it has developed a new Pre-collision system (PCS) with collision avoidance assist that is designed to help avoid accidents.
Young Drivers More Likely to Fall Asleep Behind the Wheel: Study
A recent report has shown that younger drivers are more likely to fall asleep behind the wheel, as one in seven drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 have fallen asleep at least once while driving during the past year.
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Liberty Recalled for Airbag Issue
Jeep has announced a recall on 749,516 Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles for a fault with the airbag system that can cause the airbags to deploy unexpectedly while driving.
‘Smart’ Highways Reinvent the Wheel
Highways in the Netherlands will be marginally safer thanks to some inventive thinking by a Dutch designer.
2013 Ford Fusion Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2013 version of Ford’s midsize sedan, the Fusion, has just earned a top safety pick designation from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.
