According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it takes an average of 4.6 seconds for a driver to check their phone when they receive a text behind the wheel. That’s nearly five seconds where your attention isn’t on the road. To prove just how dangerous that could be, Lexus put electrochromatic windows in an […]
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BMW is not the only one to offer the automotive equivalent of DLC in their cars. Multiple car makers have toyed with the idea, but the Bavarian marque has well and truly adopted the notion of paying extra to unlock certain features. However, when it comes to safety, you might expect things such as not […]
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Volvo has partnered with famed photographer Martin Schoeller on a new exhibition called A Million More. The “experiential installation” will feature photographs of and audio from the victims of traumatic accidents who attribute their survival to the three-point seatbelt that Volvo invented in 1959. The exhibit opened on March 24 and will run until April […]
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The 2021 Genesis GV80 has been designated as a Top Safety Pick+ for 2021 by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Joining the GV80 as a Top Safety Pick+ are the 2021 G70 and G90. Genesis has equipped the GV80 with a plethora of driver assistance and safety technologies, including Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist […]
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Adaptive cruise control makes traveling on the highway a breeze, but drivers are apparently using it as a “tool for speeding.” That’s according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which found drivers are “substantially more likely to speed” when using adaptive cruise control as well as systems that combine […]
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Despite fewer people using American roads and highways as a result of the pandemic in 2020, the total number of traffic deaths rose by 8% over 2019. The National Safety Council estimates that more than 42,060 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year – the highest total number since 2007. Given Federal data showing […]
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The 2021 Nissan Rogue made news last week for its underperformance in a specific crash test. The crossover has now been updated to be safer, according to the automaker. Although the Rogue scored four out of five stars overall in a safety test by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it performed conspicuously poorly in […]
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Consumers looking for a safe ride are in for good news as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given 90 different models their Top Safety Pick award. This is a significant increase from last year when just 64 vehicles were given the thumbs up. Without further ado, let’s jump into the details. 41 vehicles […]
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Italdesign is best known for creating vehicles such as the Nissan GT-R 50, but the company’s latest effort is focused on safety. Since hydroplaning causes tens of thousands of accidents every year, Italdesign has teamed up with Bosch and Easyrain to test an innovative system that prevents vehicles from losing traction on wet roadways. Created […]
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The 2021 Chevrolet Blazer is the latest vehicle to have been crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The mid-size SUV achieved ‘Good’ ratings in all six crashworthiness evaluations that include the small overlap front (driver and passenger side), moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints & seats. Review: Is […]
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