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Motorcycle Helmet Law Repeal Could Cost Michigan Taxpayers Money
On April 12, 2012, Michigan's longstanding helmet law went down in flames. Many motorcyclists were happy to see it go, but others might not be singing the same tune, since the move could cause an insurance rate hike. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, only 19 states require all riders to...
Aging Boomers Won't Wreck America's Roads: Here's Why
We've all heard about Baby Boomers and how they're hurtling toward retirement. We've also read numerous studies that show older drivers are more accident prone when they get... December 4, 2012 by Richard Read 2
Where Do America's Best (And Worst) Drivers Live?
Human beings are pretty funny: put anyone behind the wheel of a car, and suddenly he's kvetching about all the idiots on the freeway. We seem certain about our own... August 28, 2012 by Richard Read 11
House Debates Drastic Changes To Auto Patents: Good Or Bad?
When we think of patents, we often think of things like drugs and cell phones -- things perfected in high tech labs over many, many years. But patents and patent law affect... August 2, 2012 by Richard Read 4
Evolution #FAIL: Why Animals Lose To Cars, Every Time
In many areas of the country, it's that time of year when drivers know to keep a keen eye out for roadside vermin. And by "vermin," we mean the hoofed kind. State Farm says... July 5, 2012 by John Voelcker 4
Volvo Crash-Avoidance System Cuts Accidents By About 25%
There's no question that technology has made auto travel safer -- in fact, gadgets ranging from safety belts to airbags are at least partially responsible for the fact that... July 19, 2011 by Richard Read 2
Volvo Using Pedestrian Detection System To Spot Animals, Too
There's been a lot of news lately about cars that "talk" to one another: vehicle-to-vehicle technology that could, according to some studies, eliminate roughly 81% of crashes... June 10, 2011 by Richard Read
Sleeping Rich Guy Says 'New-Car Fumes' Made Him Hit Cyclist
The laws of physics dictate that when a two-ton car hits a 150-pound rider on a 30-pound bicycle, the cyclist loses. Which is why drivers have an extra responsibility to be... December 15, 2010 by John Voelcker 10
Affordable Cars Could Soon Offer Collision-Avoidance Systems
If you're considering a sport sedan or crossover from one of the luxury brands, chances are it can be optioned with a radar-based system such as adaptive cruise... October 1, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
IIHS: Avoidance Systems Could Cut Fatal Crashes By One-Third
One in three fatal crashes and one of every five serious or moderate injury crashes in passenger vehicles could have been prevented if the vehicle had been equipped with... May 25, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1
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