Safety
GM Ignition Switch Death Count Reaches 90
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The number of deaths officially acknowledged in the GM ignition switch scandal reached 90 today.
Drivers Want Safety Features Most of All: Study
Collision-prevention features are the things drivers really want these days, at least according to J.D. Power’s first-ever U.S. Tech Choice Study, the results of which were just released today.
NHTSA May Reopen Investigation into Jeep Fires
Nearly 3 million older Jeeps may be coming under NHTSA’s microscope once again. The federal agency could reopen an investigation into these vehicles because there have been dozens of gas-tank fires following rear-end crashes.
Self-Driving Hyundais Could be here by 2020
While Toyota and Nissan are both scrambling to introduce lower-cost safety systems in mainstream models, Hyundai is pushing advanced assistance systems and aims to have a new autonomous driving feature ready by the year 2020.
Nissan Makes Auto Braking Standard in Japan
Nissan is pushing for safer driving at all price points.
GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Reaches 80
The number of deaths officially acknowledged under GM’s ignition switch compensation program reached 80 today.
Toyota to Offer New Safety Tech in 2015
The latest safety system from Toyota will reach vehicles being sold in the U.S. later this year.
Chevrolet Malibu Recalled for Sunroof Fix
Chevrolet is recalling 87,063 Malibu mid-size sedans from the 2013 to 2015 model years.
Honda Enlists U.S. Firm to Investigate Takata Airbags
Honda has brought on outside help to get to the bottom of a major safety issue.
Another 100,000 Hondas Join Takata Recall
There are 104,871 new vehicles being recalled for having potentially lethal airbags from Takata.
Hyundai Elantra Recalled for Potential Steering Defect
Nearly 205,000 Hyundai Elantras are being recalled because of a potential fault with their eclectically boosted power steering systems.
2016 Kia Sorento Recalled for Defective Accelerator Pedal Assembly
Kia will recall the 2016 Sorento crossover only a few weeks after reaching the market to address a defect with the accelerator.
Pickup Truck Owners Least Likely to Buckle Up
The latest results in a U.S. government survey show that pickup truck owners are less likely to buckle up than people driving other types of vehicles.
Pot Might Not Raise Crash Risks Significantly: NHTSA
A new survey released by the U.S. government suggests that smoking pot might not significantly increase the risk of a car crash.
Honda Spot Welds ‘An Exclusive Technology’
It’s no secret that Honda builds some of the safest vehicles on the road today. Their products consistently perform well in both NHTSA and IIHS crash tests.
How Good is a Subaru in the Snow?
Is there substance behind the hype?
New Cars are Getting Safer Says IIHS Study
All of that safety technology that is being installed in new cars is working.
Verizon Vehicle Offers to ‘Connect’ Older Cars
Verizon Wireless will soon offer drivers with older vehicles the option to retrofit their car with modern connectivity.
Ram Recalls Almost 67,000 Pickup Trucks
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced that it will recall 66,819 Ram pickup trucks.
Takata President Steps Down
Takata Corp. announced today that Stefan Stocker is stepping down from his position as the company’s president.
Seniors Support Tougher License Renewal
Seven out of 10 people 65 and older agree that the rules need to be stricter for older drivers renewing their licenses.
Ford, GM Safety Probes Closed Without Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed a pair of investigations into various Ford and GM vehicles.
New York City Lowers Speed Limit to 25 MPH
Driving on most New York City Streets will be slower thanks to a new 25 MPH speed limit.
GM Ordered 500K Ignition Switches Before Announcing Recall
General Motors ordered more than 500,000 replacement ignition switches six weeks before it publicly announced its infamous recall campaign.
