2012

Rules that were originally meant to keep child passengers safe in automobiles are now being reevaluated. In 2001, a law went into effect that required vehicles to come equipped with a lower anchor that could be used by parents to strap children into their safety seats.  This system, known as LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers… read more

A new report concerning autonomous cars paints a pretty picture for those hoping that such technology could have an impact on their wallet. The report, which was released by the Celent consulting firm, is called “A Scenario:  The End of Auto Insurance:  What Happens When There Are Almost No Accidents.”  Although there are a lot… read more

Could car accidents become a thing of the past? That’s what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hopes to ultimately achieve.  Next year, they might take a big leap toward that goal when they meet to decide whether or not to create regulations concerning vehicle to vehicle communication. After finishing up a number of studies,… read more

According to news sources, a third-row seat anchor issue in 2004 Ford Freestyle and Mercury Monterey vans has prompted The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open an investigation into the issue to explore whether or not a recall of the vehicle models is warranted. The vehicles in question have seat anchors that reportedly fail… read more

According to news sources, road traffic fatalities relating to trucks have increased in 2010 for the first time since 2005, a new study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found. The situation is a stark contrast to other statistics released by the NHTSA in the same study, which found that overall road… read more