2012

A new airbag has been designed, and its makers claim that its application will make drivers and passengers safer in the event of an accident. The company touting the brand new airbags is PATEV Associates, a consulting firm working in cooperation with MBB International, the maker and patent holder of the technology.  The new airbag,… read more

A new survey conducted in the state of Michigan has some startling results that show just how prevalent distracted driving might be throughout the country as a whole. In anticipation of this month’s Distracted Driving Awareness campaign, Michigan’s Office of Highway Safety Planning conducted a survey of 600 people, and their results might surprise you. … read more

Car technology continues to improve in a bid to keep motorists safe. The 2013 Cadillac XTS, a full size sedan, will debut next month with a first of its kind safety feature:  a safety seat.  This technology has been designed to better alert the driver of a vehicle when an accident is about to occur…. read more

The state of Alabama is considering prohibiting school bus drivers from using their cellphones while behind the wheel, in what’s becoming a growing national trend. A bill passed recently by the state’s House of Representatives would ban school bus drivers from using their cellphones for anything other than an emergency situation while the bus is… read more

According to an estimate from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, approximately 1 in four drivers will be 65 years old or older by the year 2030. Baby Boomers, the generation comprising the largest percentage of Americans, will begin entering their mid-60s soon, and several organizations — including the American Highway Users Alliance, National Association… read more

The Crown Victoria is the vehicle of choice for 85% of law enforcement departments across the country.  But does that mean that it’s safe? The Center for Auto Safety reckons not.  The Washington D.C. based group is leading a crusade to get the Crown Victoria recalled. Their issue has mainly to do with the placement… read more

According to news sources, two companies called LightSquared and Smarter Car have joined forced to create new innovative safety services for motorists on the roadway by supplying critical vehicle information to drivers and auto dealerships in realtime. The service is intended to be offered by automobile dealerships as an additional safety option. The companies mentioned… read more

According to the news, students from the University of Georgia are being granted free safety checks before they get on with their holiday season. Even if all they need to have checked is their bicycle. Mechanics from the UGA Campus Transit along with Five Star Automotive will be present at the University’s Tate Student Center… read more

According to various news sources, the Group Lotus has issued a recall for over 5,000 vehicles. Reports state that because of a potential issue with the oil cooling line, a Lotus vehicle could allegedly be involved in a fire accident. The Lotus Group has reported that this particular issue is present in 2005 and 2006… read more

News sources state that vehicles from 2006 through 2012 manufactured by Volvo are being recalled. This happened due to a possible misplacement of the right labels for the inflation pressure in the tires. The manufacturer claims that there is a significantly decreasing number of new cars coming from the factory with spare tires. The recalled… read more

A new study published recently has reported that women are injured more often than men are when they’re behind the wheel of a car, according to news sources. The study, published in ­the most recent edition of the American Public Health Association journal, links the higher frequency not to more accidents, but rather the safety… read more

As temperatures drop, car maintenance needs may change, depending on the climate you’re in. Keep the following simple maintenance tips in mind this season to protect your automobile and yourself and your passengers. -Check all your fluids, such as your power steering, engine oil, brake and transmission, windshield washer solvent and antifreeze. -Make sure the… read more