2011 Infiniti EX35 Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
28 Jun 2011, 15:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The latest model to get the highest safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is the 2011 Infiniti EX35, which has just been awarded with the Top Safety Pick.Just like the...
Kia Pays $40M Compensation for Death Caused by Faulty Seat Belt Buckle
28 Jun 2011, 09:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Back in 2004, Tiffany Stabler’s father purchased a used 1999 Kia Sephia as a gift for her sixteenth birthday. He had the car serviced at the local Kia dealership and all that was necessary for...
Saab 9-5 Sedan Named IIHS 2011 Top Safety Pick
17 Jun 2011, 06:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Featured in the latest batch of vehicles that received the Top Safety Pick Award this year from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is the Saab 9-5 Sedan, a car that has already receiv...
Passat CC Brings VW Seventh 2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
16 Jun 2011, 15:04 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / This year seems to be Volkswagen’s from a safety standpoint, as nearly all models in its line-up managed to impress the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS). The German automak...
New Volvo Technology to Help Avoid Collision With Wild Animals
10 Jun 2011, 12:43 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Swedish automaker, known for manufacturing some of the safest cars out there, is currently working on a new technology that is meant to help reduce the risk of collisions with wild animals. The ...
Euro NCAP Boss Visits Ford, Talks Intelligent Vehicle Standards
10 Jun 2011, 08:36 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As you already know, American automaker Ford is working on advanced wireless systems that can allow vehicles to “talk” to each other to reduce crashes and congestion. The matter has caug...
Small Female, Large Male Join the Toyota Digital Dummy Family
8 Jun 2011, 07:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Toyota is using virtual humans to deliver crash test results in much greater detail than is achievable with conventional crash-test dummies. They are dubbed THUMS (Total HUman Model for Safety) and ...
Chevy Volt Gets Five-Star NHTSA Rating
5 Jun 2011, 12:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / GM's car of the moment, and of the future, as it hopes, the Chevrolet Volt, managed to score yet another victory in the battle for the hearts and pockets of the EV-loving Americans by passing, ...
BMW Fights Against Texting While Driving
3 Jun 2011, 08:44 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Aiming at raising awareness on the dangers of distracted driving, the North American division of BMW has announced the launch of a new campaign themed "DON'T TXT & DRIVE - When the Eng...
Gentex Says Its RCD Mirrors Are More Effective Than In-Dash Displays
2 Jun 2011, 05:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / US-based manufacturer Gentex Corporation is known to make automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based lighting-assist features, with its Rear Camera Display (RCD) Mirrors being the highlight...
Top Teen Driver Safety Campaigns of the Year Announced
31 May 2011, 16:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With more and more emphasis being placed on educating the young drivers about the proper way to act and react behind the wheel, the naming of the top ten most interesting and effective driver safety...
Lexus CT 200h Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
27 May 2011, 03:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One by one, the models tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in its most recent series of crash tests are beginning to show their face, nearly all adorned with a Top Safety Pic...
2012 Honda Civic Named Top Safety Pick by the IIHS
27 May 2011, 03:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Coming as no surprise, the Top Safety Pick designation stamped by the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on the hood of the new Civic arrived just in time to boost the morale of the Japanese automa...
2011 Hyundai Elantra Awarded Top Safety Pick by IIHS
26 May 2011, 17:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced it has awarded its most coveted award, the Top Safety Pick, to the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, as the vehicle managed to obtain a rating of &quo...
Nissan Juke Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick
26 May 2011, 09:40 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Nissan seems to be on top of its game these days, at least from the safety point of view. Following yesterday’s results from Euro NCAP, who awarded the Leaf a 5-star overall rating, the Juke h...
Ford Focus Gets IIHS Top Safety Pick
26 May 2011, 08:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Lots of safety seals this week for American manufacturer Ford, who received, for its star of the car lineup of the moment, the new Focus, two major safety recognitions from two of the world's m...
Peugeot 508 Gets Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
25 May 2011, 13:56 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Euro NCAP released a batch of comparably similar test results for models available on the European Market, and it’s now time to see how Peugeot’s latest four-door sedan - the 508 - did. ...
Volvo V60 Earns Top Safety Rating From Euro NCAP
25 May 2011, 12:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Based on the data recently revealed by Euro NCAP, the new Volvo V60 estate is one of the safest cars on the market right now for both adult and child occupants, also getting a 100 percent score for ...
Citroen DS4 Gets Five-star Rating in Latest Euro NCAP Tests
25 May 2011, 11:39 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The newest addition to Citroen’s DS range has just received top marks in the latest batch of crash tests from Euro NCAP. The DS4 crossover did exceptionally well in protecting its adult occupa...
Lexus CT 200h Gets Five-star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
25 May 2011, 09:26 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Lexus is really keen on safety so it should come as no surprise that the CT 200h got to marks in the most recent Euro NCAP tests results that were released today. The hybrid was also top of its clas...