2011

A new law in California will require car dealers to flag salvaged vehicles with red warning stickers will determine if the law will become a nationwide mandate, according to recent news sources. Starting in July, automobile dealers will have to label any cars that have been flagged in the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System… read more

With the winter months approaching, cars require safety checks to make sure they are prepared for harsher weather. The following are three maintenance steps you can take in order to ensure your vehicle is safe. -Inspect your tires – all five of them. It’s important to check not only the four tires that are currently… read more

A collision with a deer can be a dangerous occurrence that can leave the driver, passengers, and other people on the road with serious injuries. In order to avoid an encounter with a deer this breeding season, follow these tips: -Be careful around sunrise and sunset. Slow down, especially if you’re in areas that deer… read more

The 2004-2007 Saturn Ion is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects after receiving complaints of a loss of power steering assist, according to recent news sources. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received 846 complaints while General Motors received 3,489 reports of the same problem with the power steering… read more

In order to prevent distracted driving, The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety and the Department of Transportation are sponsoring Drive Safely Work Week, lasting through October 7, according to recent news sources. There are three different types of driver distraction: visual, manual (hands off the wheel), and cognitive (letting your mind be distracted by… read more

Running outside during the fall months can be a fun and healthy activity. The cooler weather is preferable to the blistering heat, and running outside can be refreshing after spending your summer months in the same air conditioned gym. However, the fall season does mean that there is less daylight to run in, and joggers… read more

Subaru has announced a recall of their 2011 Outback and Legacy vehicles due to a defective sunroof issue that increases the risk of a crash, according to news sources. Approximately 69,590 Outback and Legacy vehicles are involved in the recall. The cars were manufactured from August 3, 2010 to July 1, 2011. The sunroofs on… read more

Kia Motors, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has issued a recall of their Kia Sorento sport utility vehicles, due to a faulty airbag activation system, according to news sources. The recall includes 10,600 vehicles from the 2007 and 2008 model year in cars manufactured from June 2006 to September 2007. The… read more

Honda announced today that they will recall 310,773 of their Pilot model vehicles to reevaluate the seat belt stitching, according to news sources. The models subject to recall are from the 2009-2011 model years. The recall is limited to those sold in the United States. The issue is with the driver and front-passenger seat belts…. read more

While some car add-ons seem a matter of luxury, some car technologies can help you avoid collisions, which will save you money in the long run, according to a recent news report. The electronic stability control system, for example, has prevented so many collisions since it was introduced 10 years ago that the National Highway… read more

The Highway Loss Data Institute has composed a list of the least and most stolen cars. While car thieves seem to prefer large cars, like the Cadillac Escalade, which was the number one stolen car, the least stolen cars are somewhat of a mixed bag, according to news sources. The following data was provided by… read more

Actress Reese Witherspoon was struck by a car in Santa Monica late Wednesday morning while on a jog, according to news sources. The 35-year-old was hit in a crosswalk at 20th and Georgina Avenue. An 84-year-old woman of Santa Monica failed to see her and ran into her. A witness suggested that the driver didn’t… read more