Car-To-X-Communication: The Pros And Cons of The Tech That Will Come To Your Car
14 Dec 2016, 17:26 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Connected cars are a thing of the present, but Car-To-X is the future of all vehicles. We made a guide to show you what it means
Nokian's SnapSkan Will 3D Scan Your Tire Treads for Free to Keep You Safe
13 Dec 2016, 15:16 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The Finnish tire manufacturer has devised a system that will scan the tread depth on the tires of every vehicle that goes over its sensor
IIHS Awards Top Safety Pick Rating to 2017 Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln MKX
12 Dec 2016, 15:55 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Luxurious they may be, but the Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln MKZ for the 2017 model year have yet to impress the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Toyota and Lexus Top IIHS TSP+ Awards, Volvo Best Among European Automakers
9 Dec 2016, 10:16 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Based on the crash tests conducted by the IIHS in 2016, the safest cars out there wear the Toyota, Lexus, and Volvo badge
2017 Honda Ridgeline Earns Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS, Only Pickup to Do So
8 Dec 2016, 15:24 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / 2017 Honda Ridgeline (with Honda Sensing and LED headlights) is the safest pickup tested by the IIHS, according to its recently released rating
Drunk Driver Crashes Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio in Switzerland
2 Dec 2016, 18:16 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Drinking and driving is, for all intents and purposes, the stupidest thing to do behind the wheel. This Giulia Quadrifoglio owner experienced it firsthand
Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Recalled, Ford Mondeo Too
2 Dec 2016, 14:54 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Owners of the Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and Ford Mondeo, your cars are being recalled for an issue with the seat belt pretensioner
Euro NCAP Crash Test: Hyundai Ioniq Praised With 5-Star Safety Rating
30 Nov 2016, 15:02 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Having tested the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq, the Euro NCAP came to the conclusion that the hybrid hatchback is worthy of the maximum overall rating
Jeep Recalls 2017 Wrangler Over Fuel Tank Control Valve
29 Nov 2016, 18:24 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / According to Jeep, certain units of the 2017 Wrangler are due a new fuel tank due to a supplier's error during manufacturing
Budget vs. Premium Tires: Here’s the Difference
28 Nov 2016, 18:55 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Acceleration, braking, cornering; all these things depend on the choice of tire, especially in tremendous conditions like the beginning of winter
Nissan Recalls Titan XD Diesel, One Technician to Blame
28 Nov 2016, 17:58 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Believe it or not, 12,112 units of the 2016 Nissan Titan XD Diesel are being recalled due to the mess-up of one single technician
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Earns 5-Star Overall Rating from the NHTSA
28 Nov 2016, 13:52 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / For the fourth time in a row, the NHTSA awarded the Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 5-star overall rating for crashworthiness
Rolls-Royce and BMW Recall Ghost, 5 GT, 7 Series Over Airbag Sensor
18 Nov 2016, 12:45 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own an older Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series or BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, you might be in for a three-hour fix of an airbag sensor
“Quiet Car” Safety Standard Enacted by NHTSA for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
15 Nov 2016, 12:56 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / FMVSS No. 141, “Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles,” requires hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs to emit a sound while below 19 mph (30 km/h)
How Many Americans Buckle Up? You'd Be Surprised to Know
9 Nov 2016, 15:33 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Wearing a seat belt is not an option, and there's a good reason for that: it can save lives. However, some Americans don't agree. The question is: how many?
Vauxhall Corsa D Recalled Over Fiery Problem, Certain 1.4 Turbo Models Affected
3 Nov 2016, 12:41 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / After the Zafira B, the Corsa D is now due to be fixed in order to keep the risk of vehicle fire at bay. According to Vauxhall, the vacuum pump is to blame
Car to Car Crash Test Forces Nissan to Stop Production of Zero Stars Tsuru Model
1 Nov 2016, 12:03 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / A joint effort from Global NCAP, Latin NCAP and the IIHS succeeded in convincing Nissan to cease the production of its Zero Stars Tsuru sedan in Mexico
2016 Fiat Tipo Earns 3-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating, 4 Stars With Safety Pack
30 Oct 2016, 15:34 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As expected from a cheap car, the Fiat Tipo offers a cheap car-like level of protection when subjected to Euro NCAP's crash tests
Takata Airbag Recall Update: Toyota Adds 5.8 Million More Vehicles to the Tally
28 Oct 2016, 12:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Three years on, the Takata airbag recall continues to make the headlines with expansions. This time around, Toyota added 5.8 million more vehicle to the count
Study Finds Strict Speed Enforcement Is Bad For Road Safety, We Knew All Along
28 Oct 2016, 09:33 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Making drivers stick to a specified speed limit in the name of road safety is not the safest decision for a section of road, an Australian team has learned