2012

Police officers in Scotland believe that speed restrictor functions in all vehicles will help drivers slow down successfully in crucial areas like school zones. Police also favor installing black boxes in all cars driven by young drivers to monitor driving behavior and thus determine fair insurance premiums based on the data collected. These issues are… read more

There are only so many ways programs can spread the word about safety, which is why it’s sometimes a breath of fresh air to see a safety campaign being conducted in a unique way. And when I say conducted, I mean it in the truest sense of the word, as Union Pacific Railroad is currently… read more

Now that all-electric vehicles have been on the market for nearly two years, people have gotten a chance to see and experience these cars in action.  A new report details how the owners feel about their environmentally friendly vehicles. Scientific American queried owners about their experiences with such vehicles as the Chevy Volt and the… read more

In Krakow, Poland a Ferrari FF caught fire recently, marking the third incident of a Ferrari FF catching fire within the past several months, including a fire incident that occurred in Germany at the end of 2011 and a fire reported in China in February 2012. The Germany fire incident occurred during a test drive… read more

Motorcycle safety experts recommend that novice bike riders stick to smaller, easier to control motorcycles as they’re learning to operate the vehicle. Some motorcycle riders believe that adding a sidecar to their motorcycle will make it easier to control, but representatives from the Canada Safety Council’s Gearing Up Motorcycle Rider Training Program warn that adding… read more

Gulf States Toyota Incorporated has issued a voluntary recall for specific models of Toyota 4Runner and Sienna automobiles. The affected models were manufactured in 2012, and feature non-factory remote engine starters. These remote engine starter modules were manufactured by Audiovox  Electronics. The defective Audiovox Electronics remote engine starter modules can malfunction when attempting to communicate… read more

Could car accidents become a thing of the past? That’s what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hopes to ultimately achieve.  Next year, they might take a big leap toward that goal when they meet to decide whether or not to create regulations concerning vehicle to vehicle communication. After finishing up a number of studies,… read more

It’s easy to see that, with various technological innovations, automobiles are now safer than they’ve ever been.  A number of complex systems are in place to ensure that your commute is worry-free, with the advent of computers making our lives on the road easier than ever. But can the very systems we’ve developed to keep… read more

According to news sources, the 2012 Fiat 500 has earned a safety score of “Good”, which qualifies the vehicle as a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. However, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given the vehicle a 3 out of 5 star rating, with safety for passengers in the… read more

According to a recent news article, drivers who happen to purchase used vehicle seats at thrift stores, from neighbors or garage sales could be putting themselves in very risky situations. The article states that used seats can be extremely hazardous to the health of your children. The Safe Kids Georgia coordinator claims that previously owned… read more