2011

General Motors is conducting a recall of two of their vehicles due to a defective tire pressure device, according to recent news sources. About 36,000 vehicles are subject to recall. The models affected by this recall are the Chevrolet Equinox and the GMC Terrain crossover SUVs. The models of the 2012 model year are equipped… read more

According to recent news sources, the American Academy of Pediatrics has new recommendations for child safety seats. The new recommendations are based on car accident statistics of children. The changes primarily affect young infants up to age 2. Experts advise that these children remain in rear-facing car seats for as long as possible. Riding in… read more

A new study published recently has reported that women are injured more often than men are when they’re behind the wheel of a car, according to news sources. The study, published in ­the most recent edition of the American Public Health Association journal, links the higher frequency not to more accidents, but rather the safety… read more

At the National Organization for Youth Safety’s teen distracted driving summit this week, participants discussed technology as a tool to curb distracted driving, according to recent news sources. The summit occurred in Washington, D.C. The participants discussed the smart-phone apps which disable texting and send messages to those trying to contact someone behind the wheel,… read more

Ford has announced new changes to their Sync telematics system that will maker listening to text messages behind the wheel easier for drivers, according to recent news sources. According to Ford, the enhancements allow more devices to be synced with the hand-free text read-back feature. Ford has claimed that the new feature “…gives users the… read more

According to recent news sources, many bicycle accidents happen because the cyclist does not treat the roadway as they would if they were driving another vehicle, such as a car or motorcycle. A bicycle is considered to be a vehicle when traveling on the road. Rules that motorists follow must also be followed by those… read more

Halloween is often associated with sweet treats, but sometimes the tricks are not as fun, especially if they affect your personal property. Cars have been known to commonly be egged, marked with silly string, or covered with pumpkin innards. This can damage the car paint, lowering the resale value of your car. Car experts know… read more

Mercedes Benz has announced a recall of some of their vehicles after reports that a fuel filter may have leaking issues, according to recent news reports. Approximately 6,872 of the cars are subject to recall. Among them are the E-, GL-, ML- and R-Classes of the 2011 model year. The 2012 model year S-Class is… read more

Tow package wiring harnesses are being recalled by Curt Manufacturing due to a fire hazard, according to recent news sources. The harnesses pose a problem because some let moisture into the converter module, defeating the internal circuit protection. This can lead to overheating, which is when fire becomes a threat. The harnesses are used in… read more

A recent study has concluded that drivers sending text messages while driving take twice as long to respond to traffic signals as those who are not distracted by texting, according to recent news sources. The study was conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute of Texas A&M University and included 42 subjects between the ages of… read more

General Motors has introduced two new safety methods that can be used in modern day cars, according to recent news sources. These are an alert system used in the event of a crash, which is camera based, while other system is an airbag that can inflate between front seats and protect the driver and the… read more

At the beginning of September, a notice was issued by National Transportation Safety Board stating that all the 3.7 million commercial drivers in the United States should not be allowed to use cellphones while driving, according to news reports. Studies were conducted and results were administered by the National Transportation Safety Board that clearly showed… read more