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Stories about: safety

‘Tis the Season to Be Wary of Car Thieves, Again
‘Tis the Season to Be Wary of Car Thieves, Again

26 Nov 2019, 15:31 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Prepare for the holiday season by keeping your car and your valuables protected from car burglars. Never underestimate a thief, because they never take time off

 
Ford Recalls North American Ranger Over Taillamps Problem
Ford Recalls North American Ranger Over Taillamps Problem

25 Nov 2019, 19:56 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you live in the U.S. or Canada and daily a 2019 Ranger, your truck needs to visit a dealership over an issue with the taillamps' connector terminals

 
Killing Yourself in a Burnout Is a Bad Way to Tell the World You're Having a Kid
Killing Yourself in a Burnout Is a Bad Way to Tell the World You're Having a Kid

15 Nov 2019, 12:17 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Blame social media and its performative side: gender reveal burnouts are still the rage all over the world, but the dangers outweigh the thrills

 
IIHS Slams NHTSA for Ineffective Education Programs on Speeding
IIHS Slams NHTSA for Ineffective Education Programs on Speeding

13 Nov 2019, 16:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / IIHS says people know speeding is dangerous, but they choose to do so anyway, so trying to educate them on the matter is fruitless

 
Scientists Create Sensor to Prevent Hot Car Deaths
Scientists Create Sensor to Prevent Hot Car Deaths

12 Nov 2019, 13:36 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The device will be out in 2020, researchers say. It uses radar technology and AI to trigger an alarm, send notifications to adults’ phone

 
Honda Passport, Pilot Recalled Over "Incomplete Body Welding"
Honda Passport, Pilot Recalled Over "Incomplete Body Welding"

12 Nov 2019, 11:25 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a Pilot or Passport for the 2019 or 2020 model year, you might want to ring up your nearest dealership for a replacement

 
Seriously Though, Water Served on Planes Isn’t Fit to Wash Your Hands With
Seriously Though, Water Served on Planes Isn’t Fit to Wash Your Hands With

11 Nov 2019, 21:00 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / 2019 Airline Water Study finds U.S. carriers are serving water riddled with E.coli and coliform, so passengers are urged to never order tea or coffee

 
This Is How the DS-7 Crossback Driver Attention Monitoring System Works
This Is How the DS-7 Crossback Driver Attention Monitoring System Works

8 Nov 2019, 14:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In 2022, all new European Union-made cars will have to be equipped with driver monitoring technology to help prevent loss of life

 
All Cyclists Should Legally Have to Wear a Helmet, the NTSB Says
All Cyclists Should Legally Have to Wear a Helmet, the NTSB Says

7 Nov 2019, 22:00 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The National Transportation Safety Board recommends all U.S. states make helmet use mandatory, as a means to prevent head injuries in case of a crash

 
Teen Solves A-Pillar Blind Spots Issues, Wins $25,000 and Massive Recognition
Teen Solves A-Pillar Blind Spots Issues, Wins $25,000 and Massive Recognition

5 Nov 2019, 14:15 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Alaina Gassler, an 8th grader from Pennsylvania, set out to find a solution to improve auto safety by removing blind spots

 
Chinese Researchers Have Awful Idea to Replace Crash Test Dummies With Live Pigs
Chinese Researchers Have Awful Idea to Replace Crash Test Dummies With Live Pigs

4 Nov 2019, 13:16 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Testing included 15 live pigs to study the impact of an accident on the body of a 6-year-old child. It was not approved by an ethics committee

 
Kevin Hart Is Back at the Wheel After Crash, This Time of a ‘69 Camaro
Kevin Hart Is Back at the Wheel After Crash, This Time of a ‘69 Camaro

4 Nov 2019, 12:32 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The comedian is still recovering from back injuries sustained in a September 1 crash, but he is already driving and still not wearing a seatbelt, apparently

 
Halloween Is Perfect for Trick or Treating and Car Theft
Halloween Is Perfect for Trick or Treating and Car Theft

31 Oct 2019, 12:29 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The number of cars stolen on Halloween increases, because thieves are never going to miss a good opportunity. Take active steps to keep your car safe

 
Not All Pedestrian Crash Prevention Systems Are Created Equal
Not All Pedestrian Crash Prevention Systems Are Created Equal

30 Oct 2019, 13:10 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The IIHS recently tested some midsize cars from premium and non-premium manufacturers and found that the quality of their pedestrian detecting AEB varies a lot

 
Show Me What You Drive and I'll Tell You Who You Are
Show Me What You Drive and I'll Tell You Who You Are

22 Oct 2019, 19:24 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Science says the way your car looks, the marque and model you choose are insights into your very soul, so tread carefully if you wish to keep the secret

 
Halloween Car Decoration Tips: This Year, Be the Master of Horror on the Road
Halloween Car Decoration Tips: This Year, Be the Master of Horror on the Road

22 Oct 2019, 17:52 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Get into the Halloween spirit by extending decorations to your car, not just the home and garden. You don’t have to break the bank to make an impression

 
Just Because Your e-Scooter Can Fit a Kid Doesn’t Mean You Should
Just Because Your e-Scooter Can Fit a Kid Doesn’t Mean You Should

18 Oct 2019, 15:28 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Most electric scooters are designed only for one rider, and taking your child with you will put them in danger. Even if they’re wearing a helmet

 
You Can Eat Roadkill, But Should You?
You Can Eat Roadkill, But Should You?

17 Oct 2019, 23:03 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / You should eat roadkill if you’re not squeamish and you make sure the meat is fresh and cooked properly. First, you must report the dead animal to authorities

 
Take the Elderly Off the Road, Please
Take the Elderly Off the Road, Please

16 Oct 2019, 20:08 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / There are currently no upper age limits to driving in any country, but the number of aging drivers is on the rise – so maybe there should be

 
Trump Is a Half-Wit When It Comes to Cars, and Here’s Why
Trump Is a Half-Wit When It Comes to Cars, and Here’s Why

16 Oct 2019, 08:38 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The 45th POTUS often makes headlines for making stupid comments on topics he doesn’t bother to research, and the auto industry is no different