Fatal Tesla Model S Accident Blamed On Auto-Braking System, Not Autopilot
1 Aug 2016, 15:25 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Tesla has blamed its Automatic Emergency Braking System for the fatal Model S crash that occurred this May. Apparently, it is not connected to Autopilot
IIHS Says Red Light Cameras Save Lives, Has Research To Prove It
29 Jul 2016, 12:13 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A study made by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that turning off red light cameras increased fatal crashes by 30%
2017 Hyundai Elantra Crashes Its Way to Top Safety Pick+
28 Jul 2016, 14:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although the cheapest Elantra available on the U.S. market is $17,150, the safest of the lot will set you back $26,750. Better safe than sorry, though
NTSB Concludes Tesla Crashed In May Was Speeding, The Investigation Continues
27 Jul 2016, 11:46 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Ivestigators have concluded that the Tesla that made headlines after a fatal accident in Florida was driving 9 mph over the limit. The inquiry is not completed
2017 Kia Sorento Crashes Its Way to Earn Top Safety Pick+ Rating
19 Jul 2016, 14:39 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / For the 2017 model year, the Kia Sorento is gifted with more advanced safety features. Thus, the 2017 Kia Sorento is worthy of the THPS+ accolade
Honda Audit Finds Takata Manipulated Data Sent To Automaker
19 Jul 2016, 08:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Takata misled its biggest customer, Honda, by sending it manipulated test results to make its products look good. An independent audit revealed the deception
Tesla Was Asked To Detail Fatal Florida Crash In Front of U.S. Senate Panel
15 Jul 2016, 13:35 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Tesla Motors representatives were asked to brief a dedicated panel of the U.S. Senate on the fatal crash that occurred in Florida this May
Merging U.S. and EU Safety Regulations Would Save Lots of Money
14 Jul 2016, 11:35 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Harmonization or mutual recognition is the only way automakers can save billions of dollars on safety compliance expenses
Some US States Are More Dangerous Than Others For Senior Drivers
14 Jul 2016, 08:55 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / On average, 15 senior citizens lose their lives in car accidents in the USA each day. According to a study, some states are more dangerous than others for them
IIHS Tests Small SUV Headlights, Not a Single Model Gets A Good Rating
12 Jul 2016, 08:29 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The IIHS announced last year that it will test automotive headlights, and it has already performed the second test. Out of 21 cars, none impressed
These Trailer Crash Tests Show Underride Guards Can Save Lives
11 Jul 2016, 11:13 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The recent fatal crash involving a Tesla Model S and a trailer flared discussions on autonomous driving safety, but there's another burning safety topic
Third Party Test of Semi-Autonomous Cars Proves Why Autopilot Can Be Dangerous
8 Jul 2016, 12:45 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / An independent publication had the foresight of testing four semi-autonomous cars just as the news of people crashing while using these systems are picking up
Tesla Model X Crashed In Pennsylvania While Driving On Autopilot, No One Injured
6 Jul 2016, 13:32 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A Tesla Model X that was reportedly driving on Autopilot has flipped on the Pennsylvania turnpike last week. Nobody was harmed
Ford Explorer Investigated For Possible Exhaust Leak
5 Jul 2016, 17:16 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The NHTSA will conduct an investigation regarding multiple complaints of gas odor in the 2011-2015 Ford Explorer. This is not a first for the Explorer
Tesla Updates Software For Its Cars, Autopilot Gets New Features
5 Jul 2016, 09:24 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Tesla's 8.0 Software Update has begun beta testing, and end-users will get the new version soon. The interface has been redesigned, and Autopilot is improved
NHTSA Investigation Finds 266 Crashes Linked To FCA Gearshift Issue, 68 Injured
29 Jun 2016, 13:46 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / An NHTSA investigation discovered 68 injuries linked to the confusing shifter used by some models made by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. It caused 266 crashes
IIHS Finds Out that Certain Automakers Cheat in the Small Overlap Crash Test
24 Jun 2016, 14:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Shockingly enough, the Toyota RAV4 is a 'poor' performer in the passenger-side small overlap test despite the fact that it got a 'good' for the driver's side
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Aces IIHS Crash Tests, Rated Top Safety Pick+
23 Jun 2016, 14:28 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Safety is one area where SUVs have the upper hand over other cars. Unsurprisingly, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is one of the safest models in its segment
EuroNCAP Tests Alfa Romeo Giulia, Seat Ateca, And VW Tiguan, They Get Five Stars
22 Jun 2016, 11:58 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / EuroNCAP has published crash test results for three recently launched models on the European market. All of them received five-star ratings
FCA Will Stop Fitting New Vehicles With Potentially Defective Takata Airbags
22 Jun 2016, 09:27 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will stop installing potentially defective Takata Airbags in new vehicles. These airbags might be recalled in 2019, if found unsafe