Most US Drivers Support Anti-Speeding Technology in Vehicles: IIHS Survey June 13, 2024 More than 60% of the drivers in the United States would find it acceptable if their vehicle provided an audible...
Tesla, Rivals Get Low Marks for Automated-Driving Technology March 13, 2024 By Joseph White Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self Driving technology and nine other assisted-driving systems marketed by major automakers received “poor” ratings from...
Right Turn on Red? With Pedestrian Deaths Rising, US Cities Are Considering Bans November 7, 2023 By Jeff McMurray Sophee Langerman was on her way to a bicycle safety rally in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in June when a car...
If New Cars Are Safer, Why Are Fatalities on the Rise? September 28, 2023 By Travis Loller Alyssa Milligan was someone who intuitively knew when another person needed help, encouragement or a kind word. Although she was...
IIHS: Rear Passengers in Small Cars at Higher Risk of Internal Injuries May 26, 2023 A new crash test, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), revealed poor ratings for all small cars...
Hyundai, Kia Offer Software Upgrade to 8.3 Million Vehicles to Prevent Thefts February 15, 2023 By David Shepardson Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp. will offer software upgrades to 8.3 million U.S. vehicles to help curb increasing car thefts...
Most Small SUVs Flunk Updated Insurance Industry Crash Tests December 14, 2022 By Tom Krisher Most small SUVs flunked the latest frontal crash tests done by the insurance industry, but oddly enough, they’re just as...
Studies Find Automatic Braking Can Cut Crashes Over 40% November 17, 2022 By Tom Krisher Two new U.S. studies show that automatic emergency braking can cut the number of rear-end automobile crashes in half, and...
Thieves Key on Hack That Leaves Hyundai, Kia Cars Vulnerable September 23, 2022 By Tom Krisher Some Hyundai and Kia cars and SUVs are missing a “key” anti-theft device, and thieves know. An insurance industry group...
Vehicle Pedestrian Safety Systems Struggle to See in the Dark: IIHS August 30, 2022 By Joseph White Many of the automatic braking systems automakers are using to prevent vehicles from hitting pedestrians do not work well in...