Toyota Patents AI That Would Unlock Driving Features, If You're a Good Driver

Your author’s wife has a nasty habit of second-guessing his every move behind the wheel.

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Honda Unveils a Better Airbag

Of the roughly 25,000 souls that perish inside a car on American roadways each year, roughly a quarter of those are passengers.  Honda has developed a new type of airbag targeted at saving those lives in particular.

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Under the Hood: What is Traction Control?

What is traction control? Well, before we get into that, let’s talk about traction itself.

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Volvo to Cap the Top Speed of Its Cars at 112 MPH for Safety Reasons

Volvo’s latest announcement might not make it popular in Germany, but the company hopes that it will make its cars safer. The Swedish company will lower top speed limits on all its vehicles, starting with model year 2021.

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How Long Do Tires Last on Average?

Car ownership comes with the added responsibility of tire maintenance. Some owners are pretty good at keeping tabs on maintaining their tires, while others end up choosing the path of neglect.

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The Headlights on Your SUV Are Probably Terrible

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has revealed more than half of midsize SUV headlights are rated marginal or poor.

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Five Automakers Used Takata Airbags After Knowing the Dangers, Court Docs Claim

Beleaguered airbag maker Takata Corp. is facing fresh claims of collusion in its cover-up scandal, with lawyers alleging certain automakers knew the parts were dangerous but continued to use them.

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Tesla Model S Falls Short of IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating

The IIHS conducted crash tests using the latest EV and plug-in hybrid vehicles with the coveted Top Safety Pick rating still eluding the Tesla Model S.

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2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty Earns Highest Safety Rating

The all-new Ford Super Duty pickup earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Feature Focus: How Nissan's Easy Fill Tire System Works

When was the last time you checked the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires? If you have to think about it, chances are it was too long ago.

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Fake Funeral Home Puts Up Clever Billboard to Curb Texting and Driving

The Montreal office of agency John St. has put up a clever billboard in hopes of putting a stop to drivers texting while behind the wheel.

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Top 5 Biggest Automotive Recalls in History: The Short List

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External Airbags Could Be Heading to Future Cars

In the future, cars could come equipped with external airbags to help enhance safety.

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Acura's Latest Ad Puts a Spin on Crash Test Dummies

Acura has put a spin on traditional crash test dummies in its latest ad.

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7 Tips to Help You Pass Your Driver's Test

So, you don’t have a driver’s license yet. That’s unfortunate. You’re missing out on the joys of unfettered personal mobility.

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