Safety
Will Indonesian Teens Hack your Self-Driving Car?
Will a “14-year-old from Indonesia” one day be able to hack into self-driving cars? It might sound outlandish, but Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee asked on Wednesday.
Ask AutoGuide No. 11 – Toyota Avalon Hybrid vs. Chevrolet Impala vs. Subaru Outback
It may not be perfect but the United States is a great country. America has her share of problems, both past and present, but for the most part this nation is pretty sweet; when it comes to being awesome we’ve done better than most.
2013 Subaru Outback, Legacy Recalled for Steering Loss
Japanese automaker Subaru is recalling almost 5,400 model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles because the steering column might disengage.
Reintroduced Bill Aims to End Renting of Recalled Cars
A bill that would require vehicles under safety recalls to be grounded from rental fleet use is being introduced again by a group of senators.
Corvette Headlight Problem Probed by NHTSA
Complaints that certain Chevrolet Corvette sports cars might suffer from headlights going dark without warning are prompting an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Honda Takes Top IIHS Marks on Most Models
Almost every vehicle Honda builds can claim either a “Top Safety Pick Plus” or “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Kumho Recalls Defective Tires: 12,000 Affected
Kumho is recalling nearly 12,000 of its Solus tires that are now being added to a recall campaign from last year.
Ford Rethinks Product Launches After Quality Concerns
There comes a time when apologizing isn’t enough, and for Ford that time is now.
Ford, Mercury Vans Under NHTSA Watch for Rust Issues
Roughly 100,000 Ford and Mercury minivans might be added to a recall announced earlier this year.
Mercedes Recalls GL SUVs for Loose Seat Belt Bolts
Improperly torqued bolts anchoring second-row seat belts in a total of 272 Mercedes-Benz GL SUVs are cause for a new recall.
70 MPH Speed Limit in Illinois Opposed by AAA
AAA is urging Illinois legislators not to raise the speed limit from 65 to 70 mph on state roadways.
Dodge Viper Suspension Under NHSTA Probe
You may have heard that the Dodge Viper is a car that wants to kill you, but in at least two cases that might actually be true.
Special Headlights Render Rain Invisible at Night
You probably take them for granted and forget to turn them on from time to time, but headlights have made a remarkable journey from the lanterns they literally used to be. Now, they might be able to make rain invisible… sort of.
Toyota In-Car Traffic Signal Alert System Under Testing
Would you drive differently if you knew what a traffic light was going to do before entering the intersection? Toyota thinks so.
Five-Point Inspection: Ford MyKey
Hey kids, want to put the brakes on a first date? Ruin a road trip? Impress your friends by not speeding? Then most of the new Ford lineup is for you. That’s because the majority of Ford’s models come with MyKey, a system that lets parents program aspects of their car to restrict certain…
Two Thirds of Drivers Would Boost Federal Infrastructure Spending
Roughly two thirds of motorists polled in a newly-released survey by AAA support increased federal spending on infrastructure.
One in Four Teens Admit to Driving Under the Influence: Study
Almost 25 percent of teen drivers in a study released today admitted to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
French Fry Cup Holders Free From McDonald’s Japan
Japanese McDonald’s customers will have an easier time eating and driving starting on April 24 when the fast food giant will begin giving away the item shown above.
NHTSA Targets Distracted Driving Through Automakers
Potential distractions for new car drivers are popping up as quickly as automakers can cram new touch screens and apps into the cars being sold.
What Will Cars Look Like in the Future: Design Trends Explored
When it comes to automotive styling numerous design trends are popular today, but future vehicles are guaranteed to look very different. Functional styling elements will likely play a bigger role in exterior design, things like integrated air vents and spoilers. Naturally vehicle interiors will receive major updates as well, but arguably government regulations are the…
2014 Ford Fiesta, Transit Connect to Gain MyKey
The Ford Fiesta and Transit Connect are probably the most pertinent vehicles for the brand to offer with its MyKey restrictive system but neither come with it… until now.
OnStar Operators get Medical Accrediation
General Motors announced today that OnStar’s First Assist service is accredited for emergency medical dispatching (EMD).
Toyota, Honda and Nissan Recall 3.4 Million Cars for Faulty Airbags
Japan’s three largest automakers are announcing related recalls totaling 3. 4 million cars over faulty airbags supplied by Takata Corp.
Chrysler Recalls Over 214,000 Vehicles in US
Chrysler announced recalls on several vehicles today across its range of brands totaling over 214,000 vehicles.
