A La Costa Canyon High School student in Carlsbad has made an effort to warn his fellow students about the risks of distracted driving. This teen created a short video related to the subject as part of an Eagle Scout project. The video mixes scenes from a British Public Service Announcement with various other information… read more

To combat the rising number of drivers using their phones behind the wheel, RIM has reportedly developed a lock that prevents texting while the phone is moving at a certain speed. Unfortunately, the feature has an ironic flaw: it can be unlocked by correctly retyping a given phrase through CAPTCHA, which is exactly the kind… read more

The new BRITAX G3 convertible car seats have been updated with supposedly revolutionary safety features such as side impact protection, bases with SafeCell Technology protection, and integrated steel bars. The new technologies offer 360 degrees of defense and utilize a rigid shell with energy-absorbing foam as the lining. There are five models that have been… read more

After killing two men while texting and driving, a Utah teenager is advocating for tough laws against the practice. Talking to a radio program called Here & Now, the individual explained that he used to engage in the behavior all the time behind the wheel, thinking there wasn’t a problem. He also told lawmakers about… read more

At the beginning of July, West Virginia implemented a law that allows officers to pull a vehicle over if they see the driver talking on their cell phone. The legislation provides for fines of $100 for first time offenders.  Lawmakers in states such as New Jersey, however, are rethinking their own punishments after a recent… read more

BMW of North America is issuing a recall on two models, the 1-Series Active E and the Z4, the former of model year 2011 and the latter of model year 2012. The defective component is the power steering assistance system. A sudden loss of steering assistance can occur due to changes in electrical current. This… read more

The Sioux Falls Public Services Committee has endorsed a new ban on texting while driving, and now the matter is headed to the City Council. Distractions under the potential law would include texting, emailing, tweeting, and Facebooking while driving. South Dakota turned down the law at the state level over the past two years, but… read more

Engineers and traffic safety officials got together recently for the first ever Driverless Car Summit in Detroit. They came to the conclusion that automation may greatly reduce highway deaths by preventing car accidents. Automation does so by correcting human error. A significant amount of money has been invested by the NHTSA to learn more about… read more

Nikon has been forced to recall EN-EL 15 rechargeable battery packs sold with digital SLR cameras. The recall is due to a potential burn hazard found with the batteries. Seven reports of a short circuit and subsequent overheating have already been made around the world.  As many as 5,100 battery packs are being recalled in… read more

A recall has been placed on Flexible Flyer Swing Sets manufactured by The Troxel Company. The recall has been issued due to a faulty fastener on the seats of the see saw component that could cause the seat to break away. Because this is a safety issue for children due to the ensuing fall hazard… read more

When most consumers receive information pertaining to a recall, they likely read through the safety warning to confirm that the product isn’t in their possession and then move on with their lives.  In a perfect world, a manufacturer would then correct the defect which led to the recall and the problem would be resolved.  However,… read more

Many people probably don’t fully understand the complexities of auto insurance, but luckily, the infographic found below aims to enlighten consumers about a few crucial facts.  Not only is auto insurance important to have in order to preserve the financial wellbeing of you and your family in the event of an accident, but it’s against… read more