2012

Dueling lawsuits have been filed following a disputed car “accident” in the city of Galveston, Texas that was caught on video by a passerby. The video depicts a 2006 Bugatti Veyron driving down the road and then straight into a lagoon without any sign of the brakes being pressed.  The Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company points… read more

A tragedy was avoided in Lubbock, Texas thanks to the efforts of a police officer who had just enough time to push a potential victim out of the way of danger. The entire thing was caught on video, and the released footage shows a harrowing scene.  In it, a young woman is having a discussion… read more

Sometimes, the best way to draw attention to a serious issue affecting highway safety is to use a celebrity’s situation as a cautionary tale.  The visibility of such persons can bring awareness to important subjects that might otherwise get overlooked by citizens across the country.  This next report illustrates the importance of always remaining at… read more

Keeping distracted drivers safe is the goal of the new Vehicle to Vehicle technology.  The author of a report about the testing of such technology in Ann Arbor got to take a ride in a luxury car, although other types of cars can be outfitted as well. Equipped with V2V, the car alerts the driver… read more

It’s almost inevitable that we’ll all be in an automobile accident at some point in our lives.  Due to their inexperience, one of the most at-risk demographics is teenagers, which is a shame, because they’re the ones with the least amount of knowledge about what to do in the wake of a crash.  To help… read more

The Monash University Accident Research Centre in Australia has analyzed data of just under 200 different models of cars that have been in accidents over the last 20 years, for a grand total of 5.8 million crashes encompassing 1.3 million injuries.  They have now published a report detailing how local Australian cars Ford Territory, the… read more

Recently, a college student from the state of Texas was driving home from college when he plunged off the road and down a 35 foot ravine.  The most ironic part of the incident is the fact that the individual had been in the process of sending a text message that read “I need to quit… read more

A trial involving a woman who is being charged with five counts of negligent homicide is getting national media attention because of the similarities the case shares with the recent incident where the United States Commerce Secretary was charged with a hit-and-run. The one thing that the two incidents have in common are claims from… read more

As an animal lover, it can be one of the most heartbreaking things you’re ever likely to encounter on the road.  You’re driving along when suddenly a deer or a dog or some other animal darts out in front of your vehicle.  Your first instinct will be to slam on the brakes and swerve, but… read more

General Motors Co has issued a recall of their Chevrolet Corvette Coupes due to a potential compliance failure with federal safety standards, according to recent news reports. The concern is with the rear hinges of about 6,000 Chevrolet Corvette Coupes. The current situation could allow the rear hatch to disengage from the rest of the… read more

General Motors has introduced two new safety methods that can be used in modern day cars, according to recent news sources. These are an alert system used in the event of a crash, which is camera based, while other system is an airbag that can inflate between front seats and protect the driver and the… read more

At the beginning of September, a notice was issued by National Transportation Safety Board stating that all the 3.7 million commercial drivers in the United States should not be allowed to use cellphones while driving, according to news reports. Studies were conducted and results were administered by the National Transportation Safety Board that clearly showed… read more