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EV ‘Quiet Car’ Rules Delayed in US
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Rules that will require hybrid and electric vehicles to emit sounds are being delayed.
Traffic Deaths on the Rise After Years of Decline
Traffic deaths are on the rise again, after a decade of decline.
Ford Dumps Takata as Airbag Supplier
Ford will no longer be using Takata airbag inflators in its future vehicles.
Is Blind Spot Monitoring Worth the Extra Money?
Blind Spot Monitoring systems give drivers an added level of safety, but are they worth the extra money?
Future Cars Will Update Wirelessly To Stay Safe
It will be like upgrading the software on your smartphone.
Acura’s Latest Ad Puts a Spin on Crash Test Dummies
Acura has put a spin on traditional crash test dummies in its latest ad.
IIHS Revises 2014 Booster Ratings, Two Awards Stripped
The IIHS has revised its 2014 booster seat ratings, downgrading two seats in the process.
GM Recalls 31K SUVs Over Fire Risk
General Motors has announced a new recall for 31,000 SUVs over a fire risk.
2016 Fiat 500X Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
The 2016 Fiat 500X has earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Ford Recalls 380K Vehicles for Six Different Issues
Ford has issued six new recalls which cumulatively affect about 380,000 vehicles.
2016 Hyundai Sonata, Tucson Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Both the 2016 Hyundai Sonata and Tucson models have been awarded Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Volkswagen Halts Sales of Diesel Cars for Software Cheat
Volkswagen halted sales of its diesel cars after revelations that it used illegal software to cheat emissions testing.
2016 Volvo XC90 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+
The 2016 Volvo XC90 has earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Children in Booster Seats More Likely to be Injured in a Car
A recent study has revealed children in booster seats are twice as likely to suffer serious injury or death in a car crash than younger children.
Ten Automakers Agree to Make Auto Emergency Braking Standard
Ten different automakers have agreed to make automatic emergency braking (AEB) standard in their vehicles.
2015 Jeep Renegade Recalled Over Hacking Concerns
Jeep is recalling certain 2015 Renegades equipped with 6.5-inch touchscreens over concerns with hacking.
Why Your Next Car Should Have Forward Collision Warning
Should you pay the extra money for a feature you may never use?
Child Seats Improperly Aligned 40% of the Time: Study
A recent study has revealed that child car seats and vehicle seats don’t align properly more than 40 percent of the time.
7 Tips to Help You Pass Your Driver’s Test
Use common sense and don’t be stupid!
Jeep Cherokee, Infiniti Q50 Make ‘Most Hackable Cars’ List
With all the recent news surrounding possible vulnerability and security flaws with vehicles, a report has been released detailing the most hackable cars on today’s roads.
Here’s How FCA is Going to Fix its Recall Mess
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has released details on a buyback and incentive program that affects over 1 million owners for whom safety recall fixes weren’t immediately available.
10 Automakers Sued Over ‘Deadly’ Keyless Ignitions
Ten automakers in the U.S. are being sued for concealing possible carbon monoxide poisoning from vehicles with keyless ignitions.
FIA Testing Safer Closed Cockpit Designs Next Month
In light of the recent accident that resulted in Justin Wilson’s death, the FIA plans on conducting new tests on safer closed cockpit designs.
Front Crash Prevention Systems Better Than Ever: IIHS
Vehicles that offer automatic braking are on the rise and the systems are better than ever according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
