Category Archives: Driving
Ford Recalls Over a Million Cars for Faulty Steering
Last week, Ford announced it is recalling a total of 1.4 million vehicles. Approximately 1.1 -->
Jun
The Cost of Auto Accidents & Statistics
Motor vehicle accidents and fatalities increased in 2012 after six consecutive years of declining fatalities. -->
Jun
More Than 13 Deaths Related to Recalled GM Cars
U.S. Safety regulators said that it is likely that more than 13 people died in -->
Jun
Google to Come Out with Self-Driving Car
Last week Google announced that its own design for self-driving cars is currently in a -->
Jun
Warning to Parents! New Snapchat Filter that Tracks Your Speed in MPH While a Photo is Being Taken
Parents! Did you know that there is a new Snapchat filter that tracks the speed -->
Jun
New York State’s Mobile Phone Laws: Don’t Text & Drive
Do you know all the laws in NYS when it comes to using a cell -->
May
Hyundai Crash Victim Families Score $240 Million Punitive Verdict
Hyundai was hit with $248 million in damages, including a $240 million punitive award, for -->
May
Car Crashes Are More Likely While Pregnant, New Study Finds
A shocking new study found that women are at a much higher risk of motor -->
May
Car Seat Recall
Graco has identified that some of the harness buckles used on toddler car seats can -->
May
Proposed Bill Would Require Chemical Testing for Alcohol after Serious Car Crash
New York State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require any driver involved in -->
May
Polaris Industries Recalls Motorcycles Due to Possible Engine Seizure
Polaris industries is recalling certain 2014 motorcycles because the crankcase might have been machines incorrectly, -->
May
Apple Patents Automatic Lockout System Stops Drivers From Sending Messages While Driving
Apple has patented a new method to help reduce the texting and driving trend. The -->
May
Mazda Recalling 109,000 Tribute SUVs for Possible Steering-Loss Issue
Mazda is recalling 109,000 Tribute SUVs to fix possible corrosion issues in the vehicle’s suspension, -->
Apr
Did GM Reject Safer Ignition Switch Design in 2001 Because of Cost?
Newly released GM documents reveal that in 2001 the company considered, and then rejected, an -->
Apr
Almost Half of Teen Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes Die
false Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 14- to 18-year olds -->
Apr
Toyota Recalls Nearly 6.5 Million Vehicles for Steering and Other Faults
Toyota has issued the 2nd largest recall announcement, calling back 6.39 million vehicles globally after -->
Apr
Finding the Right Car Seat for Your Kids
Finding the right car seat for your child based on their age, weight and height -->
Apr
Eyes on the Road: The Challenges of Safe Driving
There are three types of distractions while driving: Manual, visual, and cognitive.Manual: taking your hands -->
Apr
NHTSA to Require Backup Cameras on All Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a proposal last week that requires all light -->
Apr
GM Misled Families on Lethal Flaw in Ignition Switch
Nearly five years ago, General Motors learned in a meeting that data in the black -->
Apr
First Class-Action Suit Filed Over Botched GM Recall – At Least 12 Deaths
Reuters is reporting that plaintiffs filed what is believed to be the first lawsuit against -->
Mar