2012

Another staggering vehicle recall has been announced by an automaker. In this case, the vehicle in question is the Swift, and the recall was announced by Japan-based Suzuki Motor.  Around 109,000 of the subcompact cars fall under the purview of the recall, which was initiated due to a fuel leakage issue.  Of the recalled vehicles,… read more

Another massive automobile recall has just been issued. This time, the recall affects some 127,350 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 automobiles.  The recall, which was announced by the Chrysler Group, concerns those vehicles of the model years 2011 and 2012 that were produced up to December 20 of last year.  The majority are in the… read more

For those still not sure that the act of texting while driving is dangerous, here’s one more study that seeks to convince you. Under the banner of a project known as Generation tXt, students, under the guidance of University of Oklahoma School of Medicine faculty, looked at the driving habits of thirty students between the… read more

Alabama is one step closer to disallowing the practice of texting while driving. Yesterday, members of the Senate met to vote on House Bill 2, which would ban people from texting while behind the wheel of an automobile.  The measure was approved by a 24 to 7 vote.  This comes in addition to a similar… read more

A number of car seat recalls have been issued throughout the United States because the items were not up to federal safety standards.  But a new report raises questions about how other countries perceive goods available in America. In Canada, it’s illegal for consumers to purchase a car seat in the U.S. and then bring… read more

A new survey sheds some light on the disturbing practice of texting while behind the wheel of car. Following a poll of over 6,000 persons by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it was discovered that 90% of people believe that texting or emailing while driving is an unsafe practice.  However, that doesn’t necessarily mean… read more

The state of Ohio might not have in place a ban on texting while driving, but that’s not stopping police officials from citing drivers who engage in such a practice. Confused?  A representative from the Strongsville Police Department claims that laws on the books already make such behavior illegal, and so it’s unnecessary to have… read more

One of the best selling automobiles in the country has been recalled because of an issue that affects a driver’s vision. The vehicle in question is the 2012 Ford Focus, one of the company’s biggest sellers.  It is also a vehicle that Consumer Reports had deemed one of the most fun small cars in the… 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

Sandoz Canada Incorporated has issued a voluntary recall for approximately 57,000 vials of injectable morphine due to a possible health hazard created by improper packaging. The pharmaceutics manufacturer, headquartered in Quebec, became aware of a packaging error after a Toronto hospital found four vials of an adrenaline-type heart drug known as isoproterenol hydrochloride inside a… read more

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s applied physics group manager says he thinks he’s discovered a mathematical formula that can predict whether or not a cellphone user sending a text message is doing it from behind the wheel of a moving car. The applied physics group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory focuses on quantifying qualities that aren’t… read more

 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has begun warning people to examine the products containing ground beef that are stored in their freezer in light of a nationwide recall of beef products due to E. coli contamination. The recall continues to expand to include an increasing amount of products. The affected ground meat is mostly found… read more