Mini cars are now beginning to feature safety systems like braking assist, lane keeping and more. But how does one differ from the other? Euro NCAP and IIHS ratings are…
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Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million Fusion and MKZ sedans because steering wheels could fall off
Hold on to that steering wheel, but not too tight There are many mechanical and electronic faults that prompt automakers to issue recalls, but the last thing people would like…
Kia announces its commitment to safety and autonomous vehicles
Promises safety for car occupants and pedestrians alike Like many manufacturers these days, Kia (whose latest and greatest ever offering we recently tried and found very competent) has has reaffirmed…
You can use fruit to trick Tesla autopilot
But seriously, don’t While it may be possible to trick your Tesla autopilot’s safety nets by jamming an orange in the steering wheel so that it thinks you’re actually holding…
America, these are your 15 safest cars for 2018
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “2018 Top Safety Pick+” list Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the Top Safety Pick+ accolade to the…
Audi uses creepy clowns to highlight effectiveness of active safety tech
Creepy distracted driving clowns, to be precise Active crash culling tech is now present (at least optionally) on pretty much all new cars, but some manufacturers want to portray themselves…
Euro NCAP: new Jeep Compass, Ford Fiesta, Mazda CX-5 earn top ratings
Is it just us or acing the Euro NCAP tests is rather easy these days? Euro NCAP crash test results are in for another batch of new models. The cars…
2015 Toyota Corolla headbutts 1998 Corolla in the name of safety
In doing so, it proves an invaluable point AA New Zealand takes the latest Corolla and smashes it head-on with the 1998 Corolla. The outcome is eye-opening to say at…
Here’s how Volkswagen’s Arteon protects passengers from rear-end crashes
That’s episode two of the Arteon’s safety features show Going under the name of "pre-crash proactive occupant protection system," this new safety feature from Volkswagen allows the Arteon to mitigate…
Nissan adopts 19th-century technology to fight against smartphone distraction
Spoiler alert: it’s as efficient as a smartphone’s standard feature Nissan returns to the Victorian era to bring back a technology (if you can call it this way) that would…