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NewsDecember 29, 2017

Gearshift Interlocks Bolster Seat Belt Use: IIHS

An IIHS research project concludes that gearshift interlocks are better at raising seat belt use rates than enhanced seat belt reminder systems that use chimes and displays.

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NewsDecember 28, 2017

Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Giulia Recalled for Braking System

Set to get under way Feb. 8, the recall covers 307 vehicles in the 2018 model year.

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NewsDecember 27, 2017

Tips for Driving in Icy Conditions

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation provides advice for driving over black ice.

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NewsDecember 26, 2017

Ford Mustangs Recalled for Instrument Clusters

The safety compliance recall covers 2,100 2018 Ford Mustangs in the U.S. -- all built at Flat Rock Assembly Plant from March 14 to Nov. 26.

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NewsDecember 25, 2017

Video Safety Tip: Improving Sleep Habits

Drowsy driving prevention begins with getting enough sleep every night. Here's advice from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

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NewsDecember 22, 2017

1.4M Ram Trucks Recalled for Shifter Issue

The recall, limited to vehicles equipped with a shifter mounted on the steering column, covers 1.48 million Ram pickups and chassis cabs in the U.S.  

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Videosby StaffDecember 22, 2017

Drinking, Driving, and Consequences

Over the past five years in the U.S., an average of 300 people have died in drunk driving crashes the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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NewsDecember 21, 2017

4 Automakers Offer Auto-Braking Standard on Most Cars

Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Toyota already offer automatic emergency braking as a standard feature on most of their vehicles, according to a new progress report.

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NewsDecember 21, 2017

National Safety Council Predicts Holiday Road Deaths

The National Safety Council estimates that more than 660 people could lose their lives on U.S. roads during the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holiday periods.

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NewsDecember 20, 2017

Audi Q5, Q7 Earn 5-Star Safety Ratings

The 2018 luxury SUVs excel in crash tests administered as part of NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.

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