Over the years, vehicle technology has made tremendous strides, but the advice many drivers are following dates back many years. Outdated driving habits, word-of-mouth tips, and family traditions persist long after they are no longer required with the use of modern vehicles. Some of these ideas may be harmless, but if they are based on […]
Tesla’s Self-Driving Ambitions Clash with Mounting Safety Probes
While Tesla earned its street cred for playing the rogue disruptor in the often-stiff world of automotive manufacturing, the drive to self-driving automobiles has made the company feel the heat from regulators, safety hawks, and its own customers more intensely than ever before. Recent reports filed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, […]
U.S. Moves to Mandate Safer Car Doors After Entrapment Reports
American auto safety regulators are preparing the ground for a rule that will affect car doors for years to come. The move comes after several tragic cases when people were unable to exit a vehicle due to a flush, electrified handle common to Teslas and some other manufacturers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed […]
Washington Signals Green Light for Cars Without Steering Wheels
The car has long been constructed on a tried-and-true model: four wheels and a powertrain and a steering wheel that allows the driver the most control. That steering wheel has always been the direct link between man and his vehicle and enabled the driver to respond to changing road conditions immediately. Today, however, car definitions […]
Hyundai’s Commitment to Safety: A Look Beyond the Recent Recall
In today’s complex and technologically advanced modern automobiles, transparency and responsiveness can best define a company that’s putting its customers first. And Hyundai Motor America just gave the auto industry quite a lesson. Just recently, they announced a recall on 421,078 vehicles throughout the United States. The reason: a problem with the software for the […]
Ford’s Major SUV Recall: A Guide for Affected Owners
We buy cars, and while we rarely think about them doing so, it appears that there’s an implicit sense of trust bestowed on them. You get in, you turn the key, you hear the engine roar and assume that everything operating within the vehicle is functioning as it is supposed to. Recall notices, however, put […]
Robotaxi Industry Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Amid Safety Probes
Autonomous vehicles are often hailed as one of the most promising innovations in today’s society. The idea of getting into a vehicle that could safely navigate the city without a human driver seemed like science fiction, but it is now closer than ever to becoming a reality. Those in the robotaxi industry believe this is […]
Toyota Recalls Nearly 700,000 Vehicles for Two Separate Safety Issues
The car industry is ever-changing and always getting technologically advanced but with the advancement comes the burden of maintaining safety at all levels. Car manufacturers are always juggling between innovative features and safety, and when problems occur, a rapid response is critical. Recent events surrounding Toyota underscore the fact that even the most mature manufacturers […]
Ford’s F-150 Recall: A Deep Dive for 1.4 Million Owners
The Ford F-150 was always more than just a truck. For millions of drivers, it stood for reliability, ruggedness and practicality. It had the capacity to tackle the most punishing build sites, the road miles to haul the family to camping or sports and was a big, comfortable vehicle that was in demand whatever your […]
Tesla Model Y Aces New Federal ADAS Safety Benchmarks
The 2026 Tesla Model Y is making headlines, once again demonstrating Tesla’s commitment to advancing automotive safety. The all-electric crossover is the first vehicle to attain the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s revised criteria for its Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) test, which now incorporates evaluation of pedestrian automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance capabilities […]