Here’s why people need to be concerned about the state of the environment: Because a situation that is bad is costly-namely in money and lives. California State University recently performed a study, finding that the two regions in California that are the most populated have air pollution that killed more people than car accidents. This […]
Teens are known for making driving mistakes, which unfortunately can result in car accidents. This leaves parents feeling anxious, not knowing if their teen driver is safe. There are numerous devices out there that allow parents to track their teenage drivers. However, now parents can track their teen right from their own keychain. Many technologies […]
According to a recent survey by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, many drivers believe they have super abilities to complete complex tasks behind the wheel. And although it may seem monotonous to just drive a car, multi-tasking while driving increases the chance for having an accident drastically. In addition, many calls for road […]
Do you have a hard time parallel parking? Have you found yourself calling for roadside assistance because of a parking fender bender? Your problem is solved. No longer just Toyota and Lexus’ domain, a self-parking system will make its debut with the 2010 model year on the MKT crossover and Lincoln MKS sedan and will […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration created the new website safecar.org, where people can sign up and get emails that notify you about automotive recalls. It’s a pretty good idea, right? All you have to do is give your vehicle information to the NHTSA and you will get notifications by cell phone, PDA, email, or […]
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 […]
It is an awful feeling when you go to start your car in the morning, just to discover that your battery is weak. Luckily, many people have a road service program that can help them in this situation, but unfortunately, others don’t. If a car isn’t getting sufficient power, it won’t start, however, help is […]
Talking on a cell phone impairs drivers to the same extent of a drunk driver with a blood alcohol level of .08. This is one distraction that teenagers deal with while behind the wheel. They often like to multi-task while driving, which is very risky for themselves and other people. And in modern times, teens […]
Often, drivers who have a big SUV feel a false sense of security. People feel that just because they are in a large vehicle nothing can happen to them. Yet, the truth is that SUVs are much more likely to roll in an accident than other cars. And approximately 35% of fatalities in car accidents […]
According to Consumer Reports, a new study shows that both GM and Ford have reliability ratings that show “real progressâ€, unfortunately Chrysler didn’t get the same good news. The analysis drew on vehicle testing, as well as consumer surveys, to discover that Ford now has several vehicles that compare to the ratings of some foreign […]