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Honda Details, Demos Next-Gen Accident-Avoidance Technology

Two upcoming Honda Motor Co. safety systems set their sights toward a ten-year 'zero collisions' goal that includes a new generation of accident avoidance as well as, eventually, vehicle-to-vehicle communication and road-to-vehicle communication. One of these interim steps is Honda's Autonomous...

November 16, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson

AAA Study Finds Young Drivers Nodding Off Behind The Wheel

November 13, 2012 3

Chrysler Recalls 744,822 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Liberty SUVs For Inadvertent Airbag Deployment

November 12, 2012 1

2013 Ford Fusion Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

November 8, 2012

Honda, Acura Windows Don't Open Automatically When Vehicle Is Submerged

Tuesday morning, residents across the Northeast began assessing the damage from Hurricane Sandy. One of those folks -- Reggie Thomas -- stepped outside to discover that the... November 2, 2012 by Richard Read 1

NHTSA Studies 2000-2003 Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable For Stuck Throttles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation into reports of unintended acceleration in 2000-2003 Ford Taurus and Mercury... November 2, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Volvo's Traffic Jam Tech Lets You Cruise Through Commutes

If you keep up with car news, you're probably familiar with adaptive cruise control, which works like regular cruise control, but with the added benefit of slowing your... November 1, 2012 by Richard Read

BMW Recalls 2005-2007 7-Series To Fix Software Glitch

BMW is conducting a voluntary recall of certain 2005 through 2007 7-Series sedans to fix a software problem that may allow the doors to open, even when they appear to be... October 25, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Department of Transportation vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) program

Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Technology, On The Road In Germany

Last week, Dykema released results from its 2012 Automotive Institute Survey, which polled 100 auto executives about their thoughts on the industry's future. Among the most... October 24, 2012 by Richard Read 1

2011-2012 Jeep Patriot Models Investigated For Stalling Issue

Late-model Jeep Patriot compact crossovers may have an issue with stalling, and federal safety officials are looking into a series of complaints. Earlier this week, the... October 19, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson

Infiniti's M35hL extended wheelbase hybrid sedan, from the 2012 Beijing Auto Show

Nissan's 'Steer-By-Wire' System, Coming To Infiniti In 2013

Nissan has unveiled a lot of new technologies over the past week, including its "Emergency Assist for Pedal Misapplication" and "Autonomous Emergency Steering System". Now... October 18, 2012 by Richard Read 2

Nissan's Autonomous Emergency Steering System

Nissan's Autonomous Steering System Dodges Danger For You

Nissan has been on a high-tech run the past several days. On Friday, the automaker announced its "Emergency Assist for Pedal Misapplication" system, which can apply the... October 17, 2012 by Richard Read

2013 Lexus ES, GS Flunk Emergency Trunk Release Tests

The 2013 Lexus ES and GS luxury sedans may have a defective emergency interior trunk release that could be a trap risk for trunk occupants, according to Consumer Reports. The... October 15, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2005 Honda Pilot Probed For Braking, Steering Issues

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun a preliminary investigation into certain 2005 model year Honda Pilot SUVs for potential braking and... October 15, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Studied For Faulty Steering Columns

Just days after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary investigation into alleged shattering sunroofs in the 2012 Hyundai Veloster... October 15, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Feds: Counterfeit Airbags Pose Extreme Safety Risk

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a consumer safety advisory this week, warning of the “extreme safety risk” posed by counterfeit... October 12, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Phony Airbags: What To Do If You Have Them On Your Car

As we mentioned yesterday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued an alert to U.S. car owners, warning them that their car could be carrying... October 12, 2012 by Richard Read 4

Nissan's Emergency Assist for Pedal Misapplication technology

Nissan's New Safety Tech Knows When You Hit The Gas By Mistake

You've probably heard of "Brake Assist", the in-car technology that automatically slows a vehicle when the onboard computer senses that a collision is imminent. You've... October 12, 2012 by Richard Read 2

Toyota Recalls 2.5 Million Vehicles For Faulty Power-Window Switch

Toyota is conducting a voluntary safety recall involving some 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. to fix a faulty power-window switch that could melt and lead to a fire... October 10, 2012 by Suzanne Kane