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2013 Lexus ES Will do the Steering For You – Video
In the brave new world of automotive technology comes a safety feature from Lexus that will literally steer the car for you.
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Wrecked at One Lap of America
The One Lap of America race event looks to pit race teams against each other in a variety of automotive challenges, one of which saw this Cadillac CTS-V Wagon end up on its roof.
Canadian Woman Wrecks Car in Moose Collision, Doesn’t Notice
Some bizzare news comes from the North today, as a woman hit a moose and kept on driving to work. In fact, she didn’t even notice her car was damaged until a co-worker noticed her injuries and nearly destroyed roof.
Fisker Karma Fire Not From Battery: Expert Says
When a Texas home was scorched earlier this week, authorities blamed the Fisker Karma for starting the fire in the garage. At the time it seemed clear that the car did start the fire, but how that happened was less obvious.
Ford Mustang, F-150, Others recalled: Defective Reverse Gear
It seems some 10,500 vehicles left the factory between 2011 and 2013 with faulty transmissions, prompting Ford to issue a recall.
Hyundai Sonata Unintentded Acceleration Dash Cam Video is Frightening
Unintended acceleration is back, this time involving a Hyundai instead of a Toyota. At least that’s what it looks like in a video uploaded to YouTube on Tuesday that has already almost gathered a million views.
Chrysler Town & Country Recalled for Faulty Liftgate: 471 Units Affected
Chrysler is recalling 471 Town & Country minivans because of a liftgate issue that might increase the risk of a limb being caught during closing.
Ford Windstar Rear Axle Recall Surpasses 600,000 Units
Almost down to the day, it’s been two years since we originally reported the Ford Windstar recall that still seems to be out of control. Most recently the automaker added 27,000 of the minivans from Virginia because of cracked rear axles.
Teens Recognize Dangers of Texting and Driving and Do It Anyway
Despite acknowledging that it’s a dangerous habit, a significant proportion of teens admit to texting and driving. A new survey by Consumer Reports shows that almost a third of the teens surveyed admitted having the practice themselves.
Ferrari 458, California Recalled for Crankshaft Fix
The Ferrari 458 is being recalled again, but not for catching on fire this time. A small group of Ferrari 458 models, as well as convertible California models have been issued a recall notice by the Italian exotic automaker due to an issue with the engine crankshaft. In total, 206 cars did not receive a…
Infant Safety Seats Recalled: 1737 Units Affected
Customers who bought infant-safety seats from Dorel Juvenile Group will want to know about a new recall affecting 1737 units.
Traffic Fatalities Lowest in 62 Years: Study
Early estimates of 2011 traffic fatalities have the figure at 32,310 people, the lowest since 1949 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Horrific Super GT Crash Sends Tim Bergmeister to Hospital- Video
Racing and car wrecks are synonymous with one another, and the latest Super GT race at Fuji raceway saw Tim Bergmeister careening into the wall at high speeds in his Porsche.
Eating While Driving Deadlier Than Texting Behind the Wheel, Study Shows
The University of Leeds recently published a study titled ‘Two Hands Better Than One’ that showed that eating while driving is more dangerous than using a phone while driving, or drinking while driving. By using a driving simulator, the UK-based study found that driver reaction time increased by 44 percent while eating behing the wheel….
119,700 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger Sedans Recalled
Oh the irony! After being selected as Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and earning a five-star safety rating from NHTSA, the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans are being recalled for a possible malfunction of its anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). In total 119,700 vehicles…
Tire Sidewalls Explained in Video by Yokohama
Tires might not seem that complicated. But when it comes to buying a new set, there’s a lot to consider: width, sidewall height and load carrying capacity and more.
Ford F-550 Super Duty Rescue Concept Weathers Real World Test
While concept vehicles are fun to look at, that is usually about as useful as they get, but that wasn’t the case with the Ford F-550 Super Duty rescue concept, which had an unscheduled date with a real world disaster.
All Hyundai Models Now Equipped with Brake Pedal Throttle Override
While the government mulls over a mandate for brake pedal throttle override capability, Korean automaker Hyundai has wasted no time to implement such a safety fix in all of its models.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu: Made by Moms, For Moms
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is GM’s first global midsize-sedan. In order to appeal to customers all over the world Chevrolet got a little design help from the Chevy’s in-house moms.
Bosch Drowsiness Detection System Offers More Affordable Safety
Systems to detect when a driver might be dozing off aren’t new by any means, but that sort of technology is still in the upper echelons of luxury safety features. Now, automotive technology company Bosch is hoping to change that.
Turn Signal Neglect Causes 2 Million Crashes Annually: Study
With all the attention surrounding distracted driving these days, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) wanted to remind the world that one of the most basic driving rules is being neglected, causing twice as many crashes as distracted driving.
Wearing Headphones While Driving Legal in Most States
Common sense would tell you that wearing headphones (those not made to communicate hands-free with a phone) while driving would be illegal – or at least stupid. But apparently it’s not that clear cut in the majority of the 50 states in America. According to AAA, wearing headphones is “mostly illegal” in just four states,…
2004 Ford and Mercury Minivan Inquiry Upgraded by NHTSA: 63,000 Units Involved
After a series of complaints about seats failing to latch properly in 2004 Ford Windstars and Mercury Monterey minivans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is upgrading its inquiry of the 63,000 vans from an investigation to an engineering analysis.
NHTSA Working with Automakers to Accelerate Vehicle to Vehicle Communication
To further use technology to make our roadways safer, it was reported back in February that NHTSA wished to mandate vehicle-to-vehicle communication that could help reduce about 80 percent of today’s automotive-related crashes. While speaking at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress, David Strickland said NHTSA is currently working with automakers and other government…
