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News•January 28, 2016

Automatic Braking Cutting Rear-End Crashes

A new IIHS study finds that forward collision warning systems that include automatic emergency braking cut rear-end crash rates by 39%.

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News•January 28, 2016

Lexus RX 350, RX 450h Recalled for Air Bags

The action covers about 5,000 new luxury SUVs that may have defective driver’s knee air bag modules.

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News•January 27, 2016

Ford E-Series Recall Tied to Trailer Braking

The recall affects 83 2016 model-year cutaway and chassis cab vehicles in North America, including 75 in the U.S.

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News•January 27, 2016

Bosch's Smart Gas Pedal Lowers Fuel Consumption

Bosch has developed the active gas pedal, which notifies the driver when to lighten pressure on the pedal, promotes lowered fuel consumption, and issues warnings to drivers when they are speeding.

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News•January 27, 2016

More Air Bag Recalls Expected for 5.1M Vehicles

Yet another round of Takata air bag inflator recalls will involve vehicles from several automakers, including Ford, Toyota and Honda.

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News•January 25, 2016

Record 51M Vehicles Recalled in 2015

Nearly 900 vehicle recalls were filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2015, a new record involving more than 51 million vehicles — another record, the federal agency reported.

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News•January 25, 2016

Historic Snow Storm Pummels East Coast

More than 2 feet of snow fell along the East Coast and middle Atlantic regions over the weekend, leading transportation agencies to work around the clock to clear snow and ice, while closing highways and streets in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia.

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News•January 25, 2016

Iowa DOT Tests Icy Road Warning Sensors

The Iowa Department of Transportation is currently testing road sensors designed to detect and warn drivers of icy road conditions to prevent accidents caused by slippery winter roads.

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News•January 25, 2016

Safety Video Tip: Removing Snow from Your Vehicle

This AAA video offers advice on how to safely dig out your vehicle after a major snowstorm.

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News•January 25, 2016

Drivers' Smartphones Continue to Fuel Distraction

An annual State Farm survey finds that fewer drivers are having handheld phone conversations, but more drivers are accessing the Internet, texting and reading email.

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