App’s Sensors Can Warn Drivers of Obstacles, Hard Braking Ahead November 21, 2016 By Gwen Ackerman Drivers in San Francisco, Manhattan and Tel Aviv may soon have another safety tool at their disposal: a mobile app...
IIHS Finds Car Booster Seats Much Safer Than in the Past November 18, 2016 Companies that make child booster seats for vehicles are getting better at designing them to protect kids, the Insurance Institute...
Most Cars Not Equipped With Life-Saving Auto Technology November 15, 2016 By Alan Levin Computerized sensors that warn drivers they’re about to rear-end another vehicle or prevent other types of accidents are available on...
The Science Behind Chirps and Chimes Inside Modern Cars September 26, 2016 By TOM KRISHER Whether it’s the pleasant greeting when you slide into the driver’s seat or a loud, annoying beep that warns you...
Feds Probe July 1 Tesla Model X Crash in Pennsylvania July 7, 2016 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating a July 1 crash in Pennsylvania of a Tesla Model X...
Indy 500 Safety Measures Still Used Today May 31, 2016 Imagine climbing into your sedan in the driveway and not putting on a seatbelt, then trying to back out onto...
U.S. Safety Agency Extends GM Safety Oversight for Another Year May 20, 2016 By David Shepardson U.S. auto safety regulators will oversee General Motors Co’s decision-making about potential vehicle safety issues for another year, until May...
All GM Cars to Have Airbags by 2019 Model Year April 20, 2016 General Motors Co. said Thursday it will phase out cars without airbags and other safety features after its Chevrolet Sail...
Insurers, States Work to Combat Distracted Driving April 20, 2016 By Denise Johnson Drivers are faced with a number of distractions today. Consider that more than 587,000 people driving at any given time...
IIHS: First Headlight Rating Test Reveals Dismal Results March 31, 2016 The Toyota Prius v is the only midsize car out of 31 evaluated to earn a good rating in the...