The Physics of Survival: Why Large SUVs Dominate the Zero-Death List
The IIHS's latest mortality study reveals the six vehicles with zero recorded driver deaths—and the smaller, faster models where risk multiplies.
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Ford Ranger Owners Face a New Airbag Campaign Across Dual-Cab Models
Ford is contacting owners over a potential safety issue affecting the deployment of side curtain airbags.
Why Chery's E5 recall is about sound, not safety
A software fault in the acoustic alert system means 1,800+ Chery E5s are being called back — here's what the rule requires and what owners need to book.
Who Gets the Bikes? Superbike Factory Customers Are Stuck in an Ownership Dispute
The administrator KR8 Advisory Limited says no bikes or money can move while a third-party funder's title claims are resolved.
Cardo's Venture Helmet: The Trail's First Full-Time Conversation
Built-in mesh communications in the debut off-road helmet from Cardo eliminate the isolation of dirt riding with seamless, self-healing group talk.
10 Biometric Access Features Already Reshaping How Cars Lock and Start
Fingerprints, face scans, and voice commands are moving into production cars—and they bring both convenience and new risks.
9 Smart Car Features That Keep Seniors Driving Longer and Safer
From automatic braking to heated seats, these in-car technologies address the physical and cognitive changes that make driving harder with age.
Keyless Car Hacking: How Thieves Get In and the Fixes That Keep Them Out
Relay attacks, jamming, and code-cloning are being used to steal cars with keyless entry. Here are the specifics of each threat and the countermeasures that actually work.
Heads-Up Displays: Eye-Level Warnings vs. Overload
From military cockpits to everyday windshields, HUD tech brings instant warnings into view — but glare, clutter, and display limits can make them harder to trust. The next step is augmented reality.
LED Lighting Moves From Race Cars to Road-Car Rules
The shift toward LED headlights brings longer service life and sharper beam control, but Australian retrofit rules still limit what owners can legally install.
Volvo Safety Coach App Monitors Driving for Insurance Discounts
Optional telematics app scores braking, acceleration, and cornering to offer usage-based insurance rates.
The Road Feels More Dangerous Than the Headlines
Americans rank car crashes above violent crime as the everyday threat most likely to endanger their safety.
Britain’s Forecourts Face More Than a Price Shock
A routine refuelling stop is exposing financial, operational and human strain across the UK.
Ram 1500 Seat Belt Recall Tops 1.27 Million U.S. Trucks; Heavy-Duty Recall Fixes Speed Calibration
Ram says the second-row buckle anchor can fail; one injury and no related deaths have been reported. The campaign spans beyond the U.S., and a separate heavy-duty recall corrects speed calibration.
7 Ways to Start a Car When the Key Fob Battery Dies
Most modern cars keep a no-battery backup path to ignition; the trick is knowing where your model hides it.
Coasting in Neutral: What Your Car Actually Does
Shifting to Neutral while driving changes how your car slows, burns fuel, and reconnects the drivetrain — here's the real story.
9 Safety Upgrades That Reduce Falls at Home and Distractions on the Road
Renovating a home and updating a car's display can address the two biggest risks for older adults.
Tesla Headlight Recall, a $10M Test Drive Crash, and Volvo's Model Y Fighter: What EV Owners Need to Know
From a federal headlight recall to a lawsuit over 'Insane' mode and Volvo's upcoming EX50, here are the practical facts for current and prospective EV buyers.