car safety
5 Safety Features You Probably Didn’t Know Existed
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Some cars can sense if you’re sleepy and need to take a break.
Automakers Enter Joint Safety Venture with US Government
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a new enhanced safety initiative in collaboration with 18 of the world’s major automakers.
Bigger, Heavier Vehicles are Safer in Crashes: Study
A recent study aims to debunk the validity of crash tests.
Ex-Takata Engineer to Testify on Airbag Flaws
A former Takata engineer has confirmed that he is willing to testify against the company.
New Cars are Getting Safer Says IIHS Study
All of that safety technology that is being installed in new cars is working.
IIHS Top Safety Picks Nearly Double in 2014
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has handed out its top safety award to nearly double the amount of vehicles compared to last year.
U.S. Auto Recalls Top 60 Million in 2014
2014 will likely be remembered as the year of the recall in the automotive industry.
Fatality-Free Roads a Possibility: Study
Deaths caused by car accidents could become a thing of the past.
2015 Volvo XC90 Can Keep You From Being T-Boned
Volvo’s new XC90 will be able to park itself or help its driver maneuver into a tight space more easily.
Chrysler Hires Consultants to Review Safety Practices
In the wake of GM’s massive 2014 recall campaign, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has asked independent consultants to take a look at how his company approaches safety.
Car Safety Tips for Kids: The 12 Most Common Mistakes Parents Make
Are you strapping the kids in properly? Is their car seat correctly secured?
Top 10 Cars Most Likely to be Stolen
Would you want to know if the government listed your car among the 10 most likely models to be stolen?
How Global Safety Varies Worldwide
In the latest Status Report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the institute touches on the subject that safety isn’t a global standard and that some regions lag behind the U.S., Europe, and Australia in protecting people in crashes.
Top Five Safest, Least Safe Cars List Released by Insure.com
Despite smaller, lighter cars being safer than they used to be, bigger and heavier vehicles still offer more protection in crashes.
13 Percent of Vehicles Have at least One Bald Tire: Study
A survey conducted by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has revealed that 13 percent of vehicles on the road today have at least one bald tire.
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.
Car Communication Technology gets ‘Thumbs Up’ from Drivers
The United States Department of Transportation just released data suggesting an overwhelming majority of drivers who experience connected vehicle technology respond to it favorably and perceive it as an important safety measure.
40-Percent of American Car Owners Ignore Maintenance to Save Money
This probably doesn’t come to as a surprise to many – since we’re all guilty of it – but Consumer Reports has taken a poll that reveals 40-percent of American car owners will delay the maintenance of their vehicle due to finances. More eye-opening is the fact that younger drivers, 18-34 years of age, tend…
Latin Americas Best Selling Cars Are Unsafe
In recent years, the number of cars in Latin America homes has grown exponentially. To take advantage of this growing market, car companies are offering cheap models to attract more customers into their showrooms. Some of Latin America’s best selling cars pose high risks of life-threatening injuries and are considered to be two decades behind…
Bendix Brakes Finds Teens Don’t Know Much About Car Safety
What do teens know about car maintenance and safety? Bendix Brakes took to the streets to find out and as it turns out, teens don’t know much about these subjects. Bendix Brakes decided to put together a few fun videos aimed at educating teen drivers about the cars they’re driving. This comes after the company…
Report: Obesity Effects Automobile Safety and Fuel Economy
We all know that obesity has an adverse effect on our health, but did you know that is also has a detrimental effect on fuel economy and car safety? Those are the findings coming out of a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). General findings from this new report…
Do You Know What This Symbol Means? Neither Do One-Third of Drivers
Pop quiz: What does the symbol above – found on the dashboard of cars and trucks made after 2008 – stand for? A) Warning: big hips ahead B) Yikes! Have you put on weight? C) Oh no! Your big mug is empty D) Danger! A viking helmet is heading right for you! Actually, it’s none…
