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NHTSA reveals plans to add crash imminent braking and dynamic brake support to the New Car Assessment Program's list of recommended advanced safety features.
Read More →DETROIT – Buick’s lineup will continue to expand in the coming year with two all-new models – the 250-horsepower (187 kW) Verano Turbo luxury sedan and the Encore luxury crossover. In the 2013 model year, each model receives new active safety systems.
Read More →The improvements include every new electric vehicle launching this year, including the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV.
Read More →ARLINGTON, VA - The Highway Loss Data Institute found it typically takes an average of 30 years for an advanced safety feature introduced in luxury cars to become a feature on 95% of the vehicles on the road.
Read More →While the risks of an EV “thermal event” are far lower than gasoline tank fires, the rare occurrence can turn into an all-consuming catastrophe.
Read More →BARCELONA, SPAIN – Ford Motor Co.'s Executive Chairman Bill Ford outlined a plan for connected cars that is designed to avoid the consequences of widespread gridlock as the number of on-road vehicles grows.
Read More →A cyclist in the same lane swerving out in front of the car is one incident type that is addressed by Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with full auto brake, which will be available in the Volvo V40, S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 models from mid-May this year.
Read More →With accident costs rising slightly over 2012 figures, fleet managers are utilizing more safety technology and instituting driver eduction programs to help increase driver safety and mitigate rising costs.
Read More →The National Safety Council and the University of Iowa have launched a website designed to help the driving public better understand and take full advantage of new safety technology.
Read More →The automaker is also taking advantage of a new testing area near Detroit to develop and evaluate advanced crash-avoidance technologies and vehicle-to-vehicle communications.
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