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Volvo V40 Comes With An Airbag For Pedestrians: Video

The Volvo V40 that just debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show won't be coming to America, but one of its technology components might make the trip. The snazzy five-door hatch will arrive in Europe with a special airbag just for pedestrians. Perhaps more than any other automaker, Volvo has worked to...

March 12, 2012 by Richard Read 3

2012 Nissan Versa Sedan—Not Hatchback—Named A Top Safety Pick

March 8, 2012

2009 Toyota Camry, 2009-2011 Venza: Recall Alert: UPDATED

March 7, 2012

2005-2009 Toyota Tacoma Recalled For Potential Airbag Issue

March 7, 2012

2004-2005 Jeep Liberty: Recall Alert

Chrysler is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign of certain 2004-2005 model year Jeep Liberty SUVs over concerns about corrosion that could lead to loss of vehicle... March 7, 2012 by Suzanne Kane 1

Texting while driving, by Flickr user ericathompson

States With All Driver Texting Ban: 35 Down, 15 To Go

Come this Thursday, March 8, Pennsylvania will be the latest state with an all-driver texting ban that goes into effect. The tally so far: 35 states, plus Washington, D.C... March 5, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Have Your Say On Distracted Driving At Three Upcoming NHTSA Public Hearings

Before any ruling goes into effect on the complex and emotional issue of distracted driving, the public still has time to provide comments. This comes in the form of three... March 3, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2011-2012 Nissan Quest: Recall Alert

Nissan is recalling certain 2011-2012 model year Nissan Quest minivans over concerns about fuel pump software programming that could lead to engine stall. A notice in the... March 3, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2003-2005 Infiniti Q45: Recall Alert

Nissan is recalling certain 2003-2005 model year Infiniti Q45 full-size luxury sedans over concerns about a defect in the wiring connector of seat-mounted side airbags. A... March 3, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2012 Volvo XC60, XC70, S60, S80: Recall Alert

Volvo is conducting a safety recall campaign on certain 2012 model year XC60 and XC70 crossovers and S60 and S80 sedans over concerns about an improperly attached wiring... March 2, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

AAA Highlights New Vehicle Technology Trends In 2012

As the array of new vehicle technologies continues to increase, so, too does the trend toward consumer acceptance. That’s the gist of what AAA has found in its analysis... March 1, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

2012 Dodge Durango - ParkView back up camera

Car Rearview Camera Ruling Delayed Again

While it looked like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was set to announce this week that all passenger cars will have to come with rearview cameras... February 28, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Why I Always Wear Seatbelts And You Should Too: The Flipbook

If you ever seriously wreck a car, you never forget the experience. And it may be the most effective way yet devised to burn into your brain how important seatbelts are to... February 28, 2012 by John Voelcker 3

U.S. To Require Rearview Cameras On All Cars By 2014: UPDATED

UPDATED: See below On July 8, 2004, five-year-old Benjamin Donnell was killed when his father backed over him in the family's SUV. On October 9, 2004, two-year-old Adrianna... February 28, 2012 by Richard Read 13

Don't Toast Those Buns! Seat Warmers Can Cause Rashes, Scarring

If you live in one of America's colder climate zones, you know the importance of seat warmers. But according to CBS Minnesota, seat warmers aren't all they're cracked up to... February 28, 2012 by Richard Read

2011-2012 Nissan Juke, Infiniti QX, Infiniti M: Recall Alert

Nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign of certain 2011-2012 model year Nissan Juke subcompact crossovers, 2011-2012 Infiniti QX large luxury SUVs and... February 25, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Should Rental Companies Be Required To Fix Recalled Cars? (UPDATED)

UPDATED: See below In 2004, Raechel and Jacqueline Houck rented a Chrysler PT Cruiser from Enterprise Rent-A-Car -- a vehicle that had been recalled for a power steering... February 24, 2012 by Richard Read 5

2012 Nissan Murano, Rogue: Recall Alert

Nissan is recalling certain 2012 model year Murano and Rogue mid-size and compact crossover SUVs, respectively, over concerns that the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)... February 24, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

NHTSA - 10-year-old child crash test dummy

NHTSA Unveils New Child Crash Test Dummy, Amends Child Seat Standard For Heavier Children

Under development for the past decade, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just unveiled a new addition to its crash test dummy family: a... February 23, 2012 by Suzanne Kane