Safety
Kia Brakes Lawsuit Appeal Denied by Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court today denied Korean automaker Kia’s appeal in a case dating back 11 years over the brakes in its Sophia sedans degrading too quickly.
Automatic In-Car Breathalyzer Under Development
Everyone should take note of this: Swedish company Autoliv is developing an in-car breathalyzer that works automatically to keep drivers from taking intoxicated trips.
Chevrolet Cruze Recalled for Fire Risk: Every Car Included
Things aren’t looking so hot for the Chevrolet Cruze, or maybe just the opposite depending on your perspective.
Toyota Door Fire Investigation Expands to 1.4M Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expanding its investigation of Toyota window switch fires to include 1.4 million vehicles.
Jeep Rear-Collision Fire Investigation Grows to 5 Million Vehicles
A NHTSA investigation into fires caused by rear-collision in Jeep vehicles is expanding to include Jeep Cherokee, and Liberty models.
Car Safety Improved Over Past Decade: Study
Cars are now safer to drive than they were a decade ago, according to a new NHTSA study — try to hide your surprise. What might come as news, on the other hand, is how safe cars were according to the study’s findings before recent idiot-proofing.
2012 Honda Civic Recalled for Possible Driveshaft Separation: 50,000 Units Affected
Honda announced today that it will recall 50,000 2012 Civics because the driver’s side driveshaft might have been improperly assembled possibly allowing it to separate from a joint while the car is running.
Major Car Rental Company Wants to Rent Recalled Cars
Despite pledging not to rent cars under recall before repairing them, Enterprise Holdings, parent company to Enterprise, National and Alamo car rental agencies, now wants an exemption to rent certain unrepaired vehilces, provided customers are given notice.
‘Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving’ Unvieled by US Government
Referring to distracted driving as an “epidemic,” transportation secretary Ray LaHood has been the Obama administration’s boisterous champion of fighting the dangerous practice, most recently releasing a plan to combat cell phone use behind the wheel.
Texas Speed Limit Might Reach 85 MPH on Toll Road
Drivers in Texas might have something to look forward to: a slightly higher speed limit. The Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) is proposing the increase to ease traffic on public roads.
RAM 2500 Catches Fire After NHTSA Test
In its recent tests, NHTSA found that the RAM 2500 Heavy Duty crumples worse than the rest in a crash and even observed flames and smoke under the hood after its test.
Fisker Karmas Recalled for Battery Coolant Leak
Fisker will recall a selection of its Karma exotic EVs because of a possible battery coolant leak, just one of many problems plaguing the automaker in its short history.
Man Killed by Airbag Two Weeks After Crash
Airbags can be dangerous in more ways than you might think: one man in Scotland died of bronchial pneumonia two weeks after inhaling fumes from one after it was cut on broken glass in a highway crash.
Enterprise and Avis Pledge not to Rent Recalled Cars
Joining in a promise that heralds improved customer safety, both Enterprise and Avis car rental agencies just pledged not to rent vehicles under recall.
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.
Jeep Wrangler Recalled for Fire Risk
Chrysler has just issued a recall for 87,000 Jeep Wrangler models due to a risk that they could catch fire.
Five Safety Tips For New Drivers
This month has been deemed National Youth Traffic Safety Month, and in an effort to teach young drivers more about traffic safety, AutoMD.com is providing some handy tips about how to deal with breakdowns.
Acura TL Recalled for Faulty Power Steering Hose
If you drive a 2007-08 Acura TL and suddenly it seems harder to steer than it was before, or if smoke starts coming from under the hood, stop driving and call a tow truck because your repairs are probably free.
Website Maps Free Air Pumps Across US and Canada
Reading this story will pay for any driver hitting the road this summer. Thanks to a new website called FreeAirPump.com, people anywhere in the U.S. and Canada have access to a user-generated list of free air locations.
2013 Lexus ES Will do the Steering For You – Video
In the brave new world of automotive technology comes a safety feature from Lexus that will literally steer the car for you.
Canadian Woman Wrecks Car in Moose Collision, Doesn’t Notice
Some bizzare news comes from the North today, as a woman hit a moose and kept on driving to work. In fact, she didn’t even notice her car was damaged until a co-worker noticed her injuries and nearly destroyed roof.
Ford Mustang, F-150, Others recalled: Defective Reverse Gear
It seems some 10,500 vehicles left the factory between 2011 and 2013 with faulty transmissions, prompting Ford to issue a recall.
Hyundai Sonata Unintentded Acceleration Dash Cam Video is Frightening
Unintended acceleration is back, this time involving a Hyundai instead of a Toyota. At least that’s what it looks like in a video uploaded to YouTube on Tuesday that has already almost gathered a million views.
Chrysler Town & Country Recalled for Faulty Liftgate: 471 Units Affected
Chrysler is recalling 471 Town & Country minivans because of a liftgate issue that might increase the risk of a limb being caught during closing.
