It is estimated that 650 people are killed and 32,000 are injured as a result of vehicle accidents related to tire problems. Yet, a recent survey revealed that 84 percent of motorists don’t check the pressure of their tires.
Another issue is that poorly maintained tires can be dangerous, and even leave you stranded on […]

Make sure you vote this November, but be extra careful driving to the polls.
Researchers recently discovered that on Election Day deaths due to car crashes are higher.  This is based on a detailed analysis of elections that date back to 1976, when Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter faced down.
On average, 24 more motorists have died […]

Fuel prices continued in a schizophrenic manner this last week, as gas shortages hit the Southeastern U.S. very hard. While the average around the nation stayed at a modest $3.64 per gallon, southern states, such as Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas, and Tennessee witnessed gas stations that were bone-dry. And the gas stations that still […]

California jumped on board with several other states last week when it decided to ban text messaging behind the wheel. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety supported this move by California because of the large amount of accidents and road service calls that result from it. Drivers who are caught texting will pay […]

It seems that Toyota is trying to challenge Volvo for its coveted safety reputation: It’s designed a new supplemental restraint system. Being called a world-first, the rear window airbag is intended to work together with the head restraints to better protect the heads of passengers in the event of a rear collision.
This new safety […]

An electric recharging station is going to be added to the affluent suburb of Lake Oswego in Oregon. Local leaders believe that adding this station downtown will draw people into the area. Portland General Electric will be working with the city in hopes of creating a network of similar stations.
At the moment, there […]

Modern vehicles are made with sophistication and elegance.  The dashboard of recent vehicles feature innovative technology that will have drivers in awe.  This technology is a benefit to us all, as long as we know how to use it.  Yet, how many drivers actually know the functions and operations of all of these controls and […]

Cell phones are capable of doing just about anything these days, so they might as well be used to unlock your car doors and start your engine.
That was Sharp’s logic when it teamed up with Japanese mobile company NTT DOCOMO and Nissan to manufacture a cell phone that you can program to electronically control engines […]

A recall has been issued by Kia of 6,680 of the Rondo EX and LX minivans from the model years 2008 and 2009. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there may be a defective fuel pump for the four-cylinder 2.4-liter engine, which may not be able to get enough fuel effectively to […]

Honda is known for its safety, and for keeping people from calling for road service. Now, it’s maintaining its reputation by developing an airbag that is new and improved. The airbag will provide drivers with additional safety in the event of an accident.
The key components to Honda’s i-SRS airbag are a gas release […]