Car Safety
-
The new safety feature is set to debut as soon as this year.
-
Ford Transit Trail recalled due to tires rubbing the body
In certain conditions, the front tires of the Ford Transit Trailer off-road van may come into contact with the body.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ferrari sued in US over alleged brake defect
A proposed class action alleges Ferrari failed to address reported brake issues.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
New crash safety rules may lead to more buttons, fewer touchscreens
Euro NCAP crash safety testing will soon favor physical buttons over touchscreens.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Volvo cars will soon warn of crashes ahead
In the near future, other cars and surrounding infrastructure will be able to warn you of upcoming hazards.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Hyundai wants to make snow chains a thing of the past
Hyundai has demonstrated tires that grow “snow chains” at the push of a button.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
A rear-seat airbag system could keep suspects safer in the rear seat in case of a crash.
-
Multiple 2010-2012 BMWs recalled because engines could stall
Bolts securing the VANOS system on the cars could come loose.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ferrari SF90 issued do-not-drive order due to fire risk
Ferrari's latest recall affects over 600 cars in the U.S. alone.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Cruise parks robotaxis in California after DMV pulls permit
Cruise's driverless cars have been blocked from California's roads following an accident that occurred on Oct. 2.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Mercedes crashes two electric cars, eyes accident-free future
Mercedes-Benz is continuing to improve the safety of its cars as it transitions to a full-electric lineup.
Joel Feder -
Review: Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot advances self-driving capability to the next step
Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot represents the next step toward autonomous driving.
Joel Feder -
Ford’s BlueCruise is better with an update but still trails GM’s Super Cruise for hands-free driving capability.
-
Lamborghini, Ducati test car-to-motorcycle communication system
Technology is being developed to prevent some of the most common types of accidents between cars and motorcycles.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Bugatti shows off Bolide's carbon-fiber tub
The Bolide's carbon-fiber monocoque meets the same FIA rules for LMH and LMDh race cars.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Volvo EX30 will be small but big on safety
The EX30 baby electric crossover will feature active and passive safety similar to what's found in Volvo's larger vehicles.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ford still working on roof-mounted airbags, files another patent
Ford continues to explore new possibilities for the traditional crash safety airbag.
Stephen Edelstein -
2017-2021 Porsche Panamera recalled due to fire risk
A recall has been issued on Porsche's performance hatchback and wagon.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Owners are still driving vehicles with defective Takata airbags years after recalls were issued.
-
Mercedes aims for zero crashes by 2050
With self-driving technology, Mercedes predicts it will be able to eliminate crashes.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Hyundai issues stop-sale and recall for vehicles with 8-speed DCT
The latest recall affects more than 53,000 vehicles in the U.S.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Rivian recalls nearly all of its vehicles built to date
Rivian has issued a recall on the R1S SUV, R1T pickup truck, and EDV van built for Amazon.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ford patented an external airbag system
Ford has patented an airbag that would deploy from a vehicle's grille.
Stephen Edelstein -
Volvo EX90 occupant sensing system could save a trapped loved one
Volvo's electric XC90 successor will debut a world-first safety technology.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran