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US-Spec Porsche 911 GT3 RS Can't Get a Roll Cage, but BBI Will Build You One
US-Spec Porsche 911 GT3 RS Can't Get a Roll Cage, but BBI Will Build You One

17 Feb 2016, 04:00 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / US safety regulations mean you can buy a GT3 RS with a roll cage, but the aftermarket world is more than happy to assist you with that

 
California Race Director Stops Runaway Racecar with Bare Hands, Saves Girl
California Race Director Stops Runaway Racecar with Bare Hands, Saves Girl

15 Feb 2016, 13:46 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Tackling a midget racer is just as risky and difficult as it sounds, especially when you only rely on your body weight and bare hands to do it

 
GM Orders Massive 473,000 Recall for SUVs and Pickups Due to Safety Concerns
GM Orders Massive 473,000 Recall for SUVs and Pickups Due to Safety Concerns

10 Feb 2016, 14:09 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / General Motors is getting itself into a new, substantial recall that can have very serious potential repercussions over the safety of those in the affected car

 
UPDATE: 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia Development Postponed Due to Crash Test Failures
UPDATE: 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia Development Postponed Due to Crash Test Failures

5 Feb 2016, 16:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Approximately six months were added to the development process of the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia due to the model's failure to pass internal crash tests

 
Next Time You Get Lost, You Can Blame It on the Highway Sign Font
Next Time You Get Lost, You Can Blame It on the Highway Sign Font

5 Feb 2016, 22:51 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The Federal Highway Administration made a mess of its decision to replace the highway signs font back in 2004, but was strong enough to admit to its mistake

 
Traffic Fatalities in the US Are on the Rise Again After Years of Decline
Traffic Fatalities in the US Are on the Rise Again After Years of Decline

5 Feb 2016, 22:08 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / With cars that offer more safety and a plethora of intelligent features meant to keep us safe while driving, it's hard to imagine how this is happening

 
Honda Recalls 443,000 Cars in Japan over Faulty Takata Airbags
Honda Recalls 443,000 Cars in Japan over Faulty Takata Airbags

5 Feb 2016, 14:18 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As if it weren't enough that Honda is the most affected automaker in the Takata airbag saga, the Japanese outfit announced it's recalling an extra 430,000 cars

 
The UK Is Considering a Bizarre Solution to Slow Drivers Down
The UK Is Considering a Bizarre Solution to Slow Drivers Down

4 Feb 2016, 13:05 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Forget everything you thought you knew about logic, as this idea that's being tested throughout England will show you how wrong you were

 
Dodge Recalls over Half a Million Chargers (2011-2016) to Offer Wheel Chocks
Dodge Recalls over Half a Million Chargers (2011-2016) to Offer Wheel Chocks

4 Feb 2016, 04:47 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The recall affects Dodge Charger units belonging to the 2011-2016 model years, with almost 450,000 cars being found in the US

 
Florida Woman Pulls Policeman Over for Speeding in Dodge Charger Interceptor
Florida Woman Pulls Policeman Over for Speeding in Dodge Charger Interceptor

2 Feb 2016, 15:54 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Legal and moral considerations aside, there's something particularly odd about a citizen pulling a Dodge Charger Interceptor over

 
Formula 1 Cars to Have Head Protection System from 2017
Formula 1 Cars to Have Head Protection System from 2017

25 Jan 2016, 14:55 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / The 2017 season of Formula 1 might bring some new, let’s say, improvements to the iconic race cars. Cockpit head protection is one of them

 
Almost Half a Million Ford Focus Investigated by the NHTSA for Malfunctioning Doors
Almost Half a Million Ford Focus Investigated by the NHTSA for Malfunctioning Doors

20 Jan 2016, 16:04 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / The NHTSA is currently investigating about 400,000 Ford Focus cars after some reports have suggested that the doors won’t close properly

 
2016 Hyundai Sonata Gets "Top Safety Pick+" Rating from the IIHS
2016 Hyundai Sonata Gets "Top Safety Pick+" Rating from the IIHS

15 Jan 2016, 17:02 UTC · By: Alexandru Monenciu / The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has just been honored by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety with the Top Safety Pick+ award

 
Dodge Viper Production to End Because It Can't Have Curtain Airbags
Dodge Viper Production to End Because It Can't Have Curtain Airbags

14 Jan 2016, 20:57 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Dodge Viper's old-school nature may have brought it tons of success on the track, but in the end, this aspect backfired

 
2015 BMW i8 Recalled over Faulty DSC (Stability Control)
2015 BMW i8 Recalled over Faulty DSC (Stability Control)

14 Jan 2016, 00:33 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Fortunately, the recall only affects 16 units of the 2015 model year BMW i8, with the campaign set to begin on February 16

 
Smartwheel Debuts at CES, Could Save a Few Lives and Will Retail for $199
Smartwheel Debuts at CES, Could Save a Few Lives and Will Retail for $199

6 Jan 2016, 14:49 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A 20-year-old inventor developed and intelligent cover for steering wheels that alerts the drivers when they're being irresponsible

 
UPDATED: Ferrari Recalls 2016 California T over Fire Risk
UPDATED: Ferrari Recalls 2016 California T over Fire Risk

27 Dec 2015, 16:07 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The affected units of the Ferrari California T are suspected of fuel leaks, having been manufactured over a two-month period

 
Ford Issues a Flurry of Safety and Safety Compliance Recalls in North America
Ford Issues a Flurry of Safety and Safety Compliance Recalls in North America

23 Dec 2015, 12:28 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As we're preparing to get into that Christmas spirit, the Blue Oval is preparing to recall hundreds of thousands of vehicles in four distinct recall campaigns

 
Roads That De-Ice Themselves? Why Hasn't Somebody Thought About This Sooner?
Roads That De-Ice Themselves? Why Hasn't Somebody Thought About This Sooner?

20 Dec 2015, 11:54 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Increased safety for drivers during winter is a major concern, but apart from better and better winter tires, nothing really new has come up late

 
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over - NHTSA Releases New PSA Videos
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over - NHTSA Releases New PSA Videos

18 Dec 2015, 17:02 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The NHTSA has prepared two new public service announcement videos. This time, they're anti-DUI and will be shown in US theaters before the new Star Wars movie