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Pay Attention To That Buzz Below: Cadillac’s New Safety Alert Seat

Pay Attention To That Buzz Below: Cadillac’s New Safety Alert Seat

With the proliferation of chimes and warning lights to alert drivers of potentially dangerous safety situations, it’s easy to understand the tendency to become somewhat complacent and ignore what these alerts are trying to prevent. Some drivers even turn off audible alerts, finding them too...

March 31, 2012 by 
 
Texting while driving, by Flickr user ericathompson

Top Teen Driver Distraction? Electronic Devices, Says AAA Study

Parents of newly-licensed teens, take note. In the first study using in-car video footage to focus specifically on teen distracted driving, the AAA Foundation for Traffic... March 27, 2012 by 


 
2012 Toyota Sienna

2012 Toyota Sienna, 4Runner: Recall Alert

Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain 2012 model year Toyota Sienna minivans and 4Runner SUVs equipped with a non-Toyota remote engine starter module that may be defective... March 27, 2012 by 


 
Toyota's FollowMe navigation unit

LaHood's Safety Regulations Say Moving Maps Are A No-No

Back in February, we told you about some new rules -- or rather, suggestions -- that the Department of Transportation had compiled for automakers. The rules/suggestions were... March 27, 2012 by  1


 
2012 Chevrolet Suburban

2012 Chevrolet Suburban, Express & 2012 GMC Yukon XL, Savana: Recall Alert

General Motors is recalling certain 2012 model year Chevrolet Suburban HD full-size SUVs and Express vans and certain 2012 model year GMC Yukon XL HD full-size SUVs and... March 26, 2012 by 


 
Angry teen driver

Think Texting While Parked Is Safe? Think Again, Buddy

Texting and driving is bad: you know it, we know it, Ray LaHood knows it. But texting while parked isn't always such a great idea, either -- especially in crowded urban... March 26, 2012 by  1


 
2011 Honda Odyssey Touring

Car Seat Compliance Up: AAA Survey

Just one year after the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its updated car seat recommendations, a new survey from the AAA shows that Americans are definitely... March 21, 2012 by 


 
2013 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover revealed at Los Angeles Auto Show, Nov 2011

2013 Mazda CX-5 Earns Top Safety Pick From IIHS

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest rating, the Top Safety Pick designation, is a highly sought-after recognition of crash-test safety--it's only awarded to... March 20, 2012 by 


 
2013 Mazda CX-5 crossover

2013 Mazda CX-5 Is Top Safety Pick

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just named the all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover a Top Safety Pick. An all-new model for 2013, the CX-5 won the top... March 20, 2012 by 


 
2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

2011-2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Recall Alert

Hyundai is recalling certain 2011-2012 model year Sonata Hybrid sedans for potentially faulty center rear seatbelts. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety... March 19, 2012 by 


 
Subaru EyeSight stereo camera sensor system

2013 Subaru Outback, Legacy Offer “Affordable” EyeSight High-Tech Safety

Once only found on luxury models from the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Volvo, advanced active safety technology is quickly finding its way into more mainstream vehicles. The... March 19, 2012 by 


 
2012 Volvo XC60

2012 Volvo S60, XC60: Recall Alert

Volvo is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2012 model year Volvo S60 sedans and XC60 crossovers over concerns about excessive underbody coatings that could... March 18, 2012 by 


 
2012 Subaru Forester

2009-2012 Subaru Forester: Recall Alert

Subaru is recalling certain 2009-2012 model year Forester SUVs over concerns about a defect in the automatic locking retractor in rear center seats. A notice on the National... March 16, 2012 by 


 
Subaru EyeSight stereo camera sensor system

2013 Subaru Legacy, Outback Will Offer High-Tech Safety System

If you want advanced safety systems on your next set of wheels but can't afford an expensive luxury ride, you may want to take a trip down to your local Subaru showroom... March 16, 2012 by  4


 
2004 Infiniti M45

2003-2004 Infiniti M45: Recall Alert

Nissan is recalling certain 2003-2004 Infiniti M45 large luxury sedans over concerns about a circuit board defect leading to inaccurate fuel gauge readings. A notice in the... March 13, 2012 by 


 
2012 Buick Regal GS

2012 Buick Regal: Recall Alert

General Motors is recalling certain 2012 model year Buick Regal sedans over concerns about faulty parking lights. A notice in the National Highway Traffic Safety... March 13, 2012 by 


 
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