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Mitsubishi i MiEV Falls Short of Competition Crash Rating
Results for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) crash tests on the Mitsubishi i MiEV were released today, leaving the little electric vehicle trailing its competition.
Ford Research Aims to Keep Drivers Focused on the Road
During a press conference in Dearborn yesterday, Jeff Greenberg, senior technical leader at Ford Research and Innovation, said “Ford has been a leader in delivering safer solutions for in-car communications and simplifying the user interface, and now we’re researching ways to use the car’s own intelligence to further help drivers.”
Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning Reduce Crash Risk 42 Percent: Study
EuroFOT, a European large-scale field test on driving safety, is finally concluded and suggests that safety systems like adaptive cruise control and collision warning systems reduce the risk of a crash by 42 percent.
Kia Brakes Lawsuit Appeal Denied by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today denied Korean automaker Kia’s appeal in a case dating back 11 years over the brakes in its Sophia sedans degrading too quickly.
Ford Traffic Jam Assist is One Step Closer to Autonomous Driving
The purpose of Traffic Jam Assist, along with a further development of active parking assist, which will enable vehicles to park perpendicularly without touching the wheel, is to reduce the everyday stress of motoring, especially for those who endure heavy commutes
Automatic In-Car Breathalyzer Under Development
Everyone should take note of this: Swedish company Autoliv is developing an in-car breathalyzer that works automatically to keep drivers from taking intoxicated trips.
Chevrolet Cruze Recall Includes Two Major Issues
After issuing a recall for every Cruze that has been produced, it turns out that there are two problems plaguing the Chevrolet-built car, not just the one we originally reported.
Chevrolet Cruze Recalled for Fire Risk: Every Car Included
Things aren’t looking so hot for the Chevrolet Cruze, or maybe just the opposite depending on your perspective.
Ford Explorer, Chrysler 200 Defect Investigations Opened by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened preliminary investigations today into two vehicles, the 2011 Ford Explorer for power steering issues, and the 2011 Chrysler 200 for engine stalling.
Mercedes E350 Wagon Recalled for Faulty Rear-Suspension
A recall has been issued for the model year 2007-2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC Wagon equipped with load leveling rear air suspension.
Toyota Door Fire Investigation Expands to 1.4M Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expanding its investigation of Toyota window switch fires to include 1.4 million vehicles.
Chevy Trailblazer Door-Fire Investigation Upgraded by NHTSA
A defect investigation was announced in early February into reports of door fires in 2006-2007 Chevy Trailblazers, and now the investigation is being upgraded to an engineering analysis by NHTSA.
Euro NCAP Demands Automatic Front Braking for Five-Stars
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) is slowly working its way into more and more cars at a lower price point, and now the Euro NCAP safety ratings bureau has announced that starting in 2014, cars will have to include AEB as standard equipment if they hope to gain a five-star safety rating.
Nissan SUVs Under NHTSA Investigation for Transmission Issues
A defect investigation has been launched regarding a transmission problem in model year 2005-2010 Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra.
Jeep Rear-Collision Fire Investigation Grows to 5 Million Vehicles
A NHTSA investigation into fires caused by rear-collision in Jeep vehicles is expanding to include Jeep Cherokee, and Liberty models.
Car Safety Improved Over Past Decade: Study
Cars are now safer to drive than they were a decade ago, according to a new NHTSA study — try to hide your surprise. What might come as news, on the other hand, is how safe cars were according to the study’s findings before recent idiot-proofing.
Diesel Exhaust a Cause of Lung Cancer Says WHO
The World Health Organization has concluded that diesel exhaust is a cause of lung cancer, a move that could significantly impact the proliferation of diesel engine vehicles in North America.
2012 Honda Civic Recalled for Possible Driveshaft Separation: 50,000 Units Affected
Honda announced today that it will recall 50,000 2012 Civics because the driver’s side driveshaft might have been improperly assembled possibly allowing it to separate from a joint while the car is running.
Major Car Rental Company Wants to Rent Recalled Cars
Despite pledging not to rent cars under recall before repairing them, Enterprise Holdings, parent company to Enterprise, National and Alamo car rental agencies, now wants an exemption to rent certain unrepaired vehilces, provided customers are given notice.
New Cars Are Shedding Pounds in the Name of Efficiency and Performance
From in-car technology to turbocharging, there is perhaps no other trend that’s fundamentally changing new cars more than the move to dramatically reduce the weight of modern vehicles.
NHTSA Investigating Toyota, GM and Honda
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened investigations into defects found on 2006-2008 Toyota RAV4’s, 2005 Honda Pilots and 2007-2009 GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook.
‘Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving’ Unvieled by US Government
Referring to distracted driving as an “epidemic,” transportation secretary Ray LaHood has been the Obama administration’s boisterous champion of fighting the dangerous practice, most recently releasing a plan to combat cell phone use behind the wheel.
Texas Speed Limit Might Reach 85 MPH on Toll Road
Drivers in Texas might have something to look forward to: a slightly higher speed limit. The Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) is proposing the increase to ease traffic on public roads.
Scion FR-S Recalled to Replace Owners Manual
Just days after its release, Scion has issued a recall for the brands newest baby, the FR-S.
