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Honda Accord Recall Adds 572,000 Vehicles To Tally For Faulty Hoses, Fire Risk

Honda Accord Recall Adds 572,000 Vehicles To Tally For Faulty Hoses, Fire Risk

Honda is expanding a May 2012 recall of the Accord V-6 to include an additional 572,000 vehicles. The additional vehicles include some from the 2003 to 2007 model years, equipped with V-6 engines and sold in the United States. The automaker says on its website that over time, the power steering...

October 2, 2012 by  1
 
smart headlights

Ten Safety Technologies Most Helpful For Mature Drivers, Study

The Golden Years may be the best time of our lives or not, but when it comes to getting behind the wheel and continuing to drive, some mature drivers may need a little help... September 21, 2012 by 


 
2012 Ford Edge

Ford Recalls 2012 Edge Crossover For Fire Risk

In yet another safety recall for a potential fire risk in one of its vehicles, Ford is voluntarily recalling certain 2012 model year Edge crossovers equipped with 2.0-liter... September 15, 2012 by  1


 
2013 Volvo XC60

2013 Volvo S60, XC60 Recalled For Airbag Defect

Volvo Cars of North America is conducting a voluntary safety recall of a small number of 2013 model year S60 sport sedans and XC60 crossovers for an airbag defect. A notice... September 15, 2012 by  1


 
Teen Driver - Ed Cunicelli, courtesy The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Why Not A Designated Texter For Teen Drivers?

Sometimes a good idea comes along that takes some time to gain traction. In a stepped-up effort to discourage distracted driving, a new campaign from the National Highway... September 11, 2012 by 


 
2013 Scion FR-S

2013 Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ: Safe And Exciting Sports Car Picks

The first U.S. crash-test results are in for the new 2013 Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S sports cars, and they may be a bit surprising to some—surprisingly good, that is... September 6, 2012 by 


 
2013 Ford Escape

2013 Ford Escape, 2013 Acura ILX Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Status

The all-new 2013 Ford Escape has already been in the news this week, along with several times earlier this summer, for safety-related recalls. But this time there's good news... September 6, 2012 by 


 
2013 Ford Escape

2013 Ford Escape In Another Recall For Fire Risk

Ford Motor Co. [NYSE: F] has issued yet another recall affecting the 2013 Ford Escape—this one also due to fire concerns. The latest recall covers 6,146 U.S. vehicles... September 5, 2012 by 


 
Sleepy driver - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

Stay Awake At The Wheel This Labor Day With These 10 Tips

Getting in that last-minute travel with the family this Labor Day holiday weekend may be a high priority on your list, but trying to cram in too many miles in too short a... August 30, 2012 by 


 
2012 Chevrolet Sonic, New York City launch event, October 2011

2012 Chevrolet Sonic: Recall Alert

General Motors is conducting a safety recall of certain 2012 model year Chevrolet Sonic subcompact cars to fix problems with windshield wiper reservoirs. A notice in the... August 27, 2012 by 


 
2013 Ford Taurus Limited

Ford Taurus, Explorer, Lincoln MKS Get Five-Star Crash Ratings

The 2013 Ford Taurus large family sedan, Ford Explorer crossover and Lincoln MKS large luxury sedan have each earned a five-star overall crash rating from the National... August 24, 2012 by 


 
AT&T's No Text on Board - It Can Wait

AT&T Asks Drivers To Pledge Sept. 19 To Never Text And Drive

With more than 100,000 crashes each year linked to texting and driving, getting the message out about the national epidemic of texting while driving is gaining momentum... August 20, 2012 by 


 
seatbelt wearer

Seat Belt Use Declines In U.S. By 1 Percent

A new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that seat belt use in the United States dropped one percent last year. Nationally, seat... August 20, 2012 by 


 
2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD

Volvo, Acura Models Protect Well In New Crash Test; Many Others Don't

Families who want to choose one of the safest cars on the market have a new and compelling reason to consider the Volvo S60 or Acura TL: Of eleven luxury sedans run in a... August 13, 2012 by 


 
2013 Ford Fusion

Ford Says Mid-Size Sedan Shoppers Now Expect Value And Technology

When Ford launched its configurator site for the 2013 Fusion midsize sedan, it did so to both promote the car and to gauge interest in packages that prospective buyers... August 6, 2012 by  2


 
2013 Infiniti JX

Feds Open Probe Into 2013 Infiniti JX35 For Faulty Emergency Brake Application

Following two consumer complaints about their 2013 Infiniti JX35 crossovers abruptly stopping on a certain bridge – coincidentally, the same bridge – the National... August 2, 2012 by  1


 
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