2012

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rated the Volvo S60 as one of the two safest cars for occupants during a front-end collision. The agency rated the cars based on a collision test in which the vehicles crashed into an object meant to simulate something like a tree, a pole, or another automobile.  The cars… read more

A new report from Allstate describes the safest cities in the United States in terms of car crash frequency, and the insurance giant also offers tips to drivers in small and large cities.  For the former, drivers should use caution around pedestrians, especially kids, and heed all traffic laws, including speed limits.  Sufficient space should… read more

The mayor of Toronto is catching flak from local constituents because of a recent Twitter photo which purports to show him reading a paper while driving an Escalade at around 70 kilometers per hour along the local Gardiner Expressway.  When questioned, the mayor said that he’s usually busy and said there was a good possibility… read more

Safe Kids Worldwide has stated that 2012 has seen 23 fatalities among children who have been left unattended in hot vehicles and experienced hyperthermia.  Eight of these deaths happened in August’s first week, likely the highest ever in a single week, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Children are put at greater risk… read more

A unique crash test has called into question the safety of eight different luxury cars, including models from Lexus, Mercedes, and BMW.  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has stated that these companies failed to adequately provide protection among their vehicles in situations where the front corner of the vehicle is the fulcrum point of… read more

When driving along the roads, it’s tempting to just let loose and slam down on the gas in a bid to get to your destination as quickly as possible.  Doing so, however, creates a number of safety hazards that should be avoided.  That’s why it’s advisable to always drive defensively.  That way, you know that… read more

One of the most frustrating situations a person can be put in is coming to an absolute standstill in traffic.  Denizens of Los Angeles and nearby environs are no stranger to this phenomenon, but it never ceases to be particularly nerve-wracking, especially to young drivers.  The good news is that a new report offers tips… read more

Drivers of new lightweight cars are far more likely to suffer death or serious injury in a crash than the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) predicts, according to the spokesman for the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland. He says this is primarily because ANCAP testing does not take into account the heavier weight of… read more

The Monash University Accident Research Centre in Australia has analyzed data of just under 200 different models of cars that have been in accidents over the last 20 years, for a grand total of 5.8 million crashes encompassing 1.3 million injuries.  They have now published a report detailing how local Australian cars Ford Territory, the… read more

The Ocala Police Department has released a video showing a recent vehicle burglary. The feed shows an automobile pulling up and an individual exiting that vehicle and entering a Jeep Grand Cherokee.  The person then gets back into their vehicle and cruises away. Police warn motorists to lock their doors and not keep valuables in… read more

Research indicates that men value safety less then women when purchasing a new car. The study, conducted by Opinion Matters, finds that 47% of men focus more on performace factors such as speed and technology while women are typically more interested in safety (60%) and comfort (58%). Economically, safety is still paramount, because safer cars… read more

The temperature inside a car can easily become many degrees higher than the temperature outside, and leaving a child in a vehicle can be a deadly mistake. Sometimes, the child is left inside the car by accident. A new report offers up ways to avoid this kind of tragedy.  First, always keep your children in… read more