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Feature Focus: 2017 Hyundai Elantra’s Safety Tech
Welcome to a new segment called Feature Focus. In this series, we’ll take a look at one specific part of a car that stands out and we’ll walk you through all the details in a quick two-minute video. What is the 2017 Hyundai Elantra’s killer feature? It’s the suite of safety and driver assist technologies.
Volvo City Safety System Reduces Rear-End Crashes by 41 Percent: Study
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has conducted an academic study on Volvo‘s City Safety system.
Subaru Recalls 82K Tribecas Over Hood Latch Issue
Subaru is recalling about 82,661 Tribeca SUVs over an issue with the hood latch.
VW Recalls 680K Cars for Takata Airbags
Yet another recall has been announced over faulty Takata airbags.
The Safest Luxury Cars You Can Buy in 2016
Just because you’re purchasing a luxury car doesn’t mean it’s the safest on the road.
NHTSA Investigating Confusing FCA Gear Shifts
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the shifters in thousands of Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge vehicles.
Five Million Faulty Continental Airbags Trigger Massive Recall
Continental Automotive Systems has admitted to installing potentially faulty airbag control computers in about 5 million cars.
Dodge Charger Recalled for Slipping Off Tire Jacks
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will supply the owners of about 441,578 Dodge Chargers with wheel chocks due to a faulty jack points.
Safest Crossovers and SUVs You Can Buy in 2016
Shopping for a crossover or SUV for your family? Here’s the safest ones you can purchase in 2016.
Mazda CX-5 Stop Sale, Recall Issued Over Fuel Leak Issue
Mazda has issued a stop sale and a recall affecting roughly 264,400 CX-5 crossovers which have faulty fuel filler necks.
Stop Sale Issued on 2016 Honda Civic 2.0L, Recall to Follow
The issue is said to be with the piston pin snap rings.
Front Crash Prevention Tech Cuts Rear-End Collisions by 40 Percent: IIHS
A recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shown front crash prevention systems are doing their jobs.
Britax Recalls 71,000 Infant Car Seats Due to Faulty Handle
Britax has recalled around 71,000 infant car seats and travel systems due to a faulty handle.
US Sets a New Record for Number of Recalls in 2015
For the second straight year, a record number of vehicles were recalled in the U.S.
Ford Focus Door Latches Under NHTSA Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching an investigation into alleged faulty door latches on 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus sedans and hatchbacks.
Four New Models Join IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus Group
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded its top safety accolade to four new models.
Jeep Cherokee Recalled Over Fire Risk
Jeep is calling back about 56,000 Cherokee crossovers over a risk of fire.
GM Ignition Switch Compensation Totals $594M
The fund setup by GM to compensate those who were injured and the families of those who lost their lives in GM vehicles with faulty ignition switches has concluded.
48 Vehicles Earn Top Safety Pick+ Rating from IIHS
Nearly 50 vehicles this year earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS, despite the tougher criteria for 2016.
Convertible Car Seats Provide Better Protection for Infants: Report
If you have an infant, you might want to shop for a convertible car seat sooner than later.
NHTSA Makes Five-Star Crash Ratings Tougher to Earn
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is updating its five-star safety ratings.
Feds Increase Scrutiny on Jeep Wrangler Wiring Issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun an engineering analysis on 630,000 Jeep Wranglers over a wiring issue that can cause the airbags to fail.
New US Highway Bill Targets Safety Violations and Recalls
A new U.S. highway bill will be voted on this week with a focus on safety violations and recalls.
2015 Ram ProMaster Recalled Over Power Loss Issue
Ram is calling back about 16,114 ProMaster full-size vans over electrical issues.
