Safety
Toyota Patents AI That Would Unlock Driving Features, If You’re a Good Driver
Your author’s wife has a nasty habit of second-guessing his every move behind the wheel.
Honda Unveils a Better Airbag
Of the roughly 25,000 souls that perish inside a car on American roadways each year, roughly a quarter of those are passengers. Honda has developed a new type of airbag targeted at saving those lives in particular.
Under the Hood: What is Traction Control?
What is traction control? Well, before we get into that, let’s talk about traction itself.
Volvo to Cap the Top Speed of its Cars at 112 MPH for Safety Reasons
The company’s plan is to have no one killed in a new Volvo by 2020.
How Long Do Tires Last on Average?
There is no right or wrong answer, but we have some guidelines.
The Headlights on Your SUV are Probably Terrible
More than half of midsize SUV headlights are rated marginal or poor.
Five Automakers Used Takata Airbags After Knowing the Dangers, Court Docs Claim
Some automakers knew about the dangers of Takata airbags but stuck with them anyways.
Tesla Model S Falls Short of IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating
Tesla used to boast about its safety ratings, but it might want to get back to the drawing board.
2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty Earns Highest Safety Rating
The all-new Super Duty pickup earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Feature Focus: How Nissan’s Easy Fill Tire System Works
The system takes all the guesswork out of filling your tires.
Fake Funeral Home Puts Up Clever Billboard to Curb Texting and Driving
The Montreal office of agency John St. has put up a clever billboard in hopes of putting a stop to text-and-driving.
Top 5 Biggest Automotive Recalls in History: The Short List
Which vehicles are affected by these epic recalls and what components have caused enough trouble to recall millions of cars? Find out in this Short List video.
External Airbags Could be Heading to Future Cars
In the future, cars could come equipped with external airbags to help enhance safety.
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.
7 Tips to Help You Pass Your Driver’s Test
Use common sense and don’t be stupid!
2016 Honda Pilot Earns Top Safety Pick+ From IIHS
Honda’s all-new 2016 Pilot crossover just earned a Top Safety Pick+ score from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the highest grade awarded by this organization.
Dodge Recalls 284K Chargers For Unexpected Airbag Depoyment
According to Dodge, the airbag sensors can be overly sensitive setting off the side airbag if the door has been kicked or slammed with excessive force.
Honda’s Parts Supply Increasing for Airbag Recall
The Takata airbag recall is an unmitigated disaster for the automotive industry and Honda is working overtime to correct affected vehicles.
Fiat 500e Recalled for Cruise Control Software Update
The Fiat 500e is being recalled yet again.
Top 10 Safest Compact Cars
In decades past you pretty much had to buy a Volvo if you wanted superior safety but that’s no longer the case.
Fewer Teens Dying Behind the Wheel: Report
According the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, teen driving deaths have decreased 56 percent over the last two decades.
2014 Ford Edge Sport Under Investigation by NHTSA
The 2014 Ford Edge Sport is under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s microscope for a potential defect with its 22-inch wheels.
GM Approves Three New Death Claims for Total of 107
Three more death claims have been approved by the General Motors ignition switch compensation fund. These recent additions have increased the total to 107.
Acura MDX, RLX Recalled for Faulty Emergency Braking
Acura announced a new recall today covering approximately 19,500 vehicles from the 2014 and 2015 model years.
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