In many ways, brake dust is the bane of the environment's existence. It's a known air pollutant that adversely contributes to the earth's atmosphere, and recent research funded by the Medical Research Foundation suggests that it can attack healthy immune cells to the same degree as exhaust...
The winter season brings with it many different challenges for drivers. Black ice, low visibility and other issues can make driving a headache in the cold months. And solutions to these might even result in new problems of their own.Take, for example, the salt that is laid on roads to melt snow and ice....
General Motors recently unveiled a new braking concept that will help vehicles carrying trailers come to a stop. GM stated that its new trailer braking system can reduce stopping distance by up to 20%, or 40 feet. GM hopes this breakthrough can be further developed into efficient, safe braking...
Mazda has started off the new year with big news - the 2020 version of the MX-5 Miata roadster was officially announced by the company. This long-running Mazda design is getting a refresh with updated safety systems and new trim level choices. The biggest news, however, is the inclusion of Mazda's...
Four vehicle manufacturers - Tesla, Volvo, Audi and Mercedes - have fulfilled their commitment to install automatic braking systems on all of their new vehicles, three years ahead of schedule, according to Insurance Journal. The commitment is a voluntary pact between auto manufacturers, the...
Think automatic braking and blind spot warning systems are making the roads safer? Think again, at least according to new research by AAA that shows drivers whose vehicles are equipped with driver-assistance technology are more likely to fall victim to distracted driving. The study also finds that those...
Autonomous brakes in automobiles, also known as Collision Avoidance Systems (CAV), are a relatively new innovation that has slowly but surely transformed vehicle safety over the past decade. These systems automatically brake or steer a vehicle in the event that it is likely to collide with an obstruction,...
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the 2019 Audi e-tron, a battery-electric, large SUV, its Top Safety Pick+ for the year, making the model the first electric vehicle (EV) to earn the exclusive rating.IIHS's Top Safety Pick+To receive the award, vehicles must earn at least...
Autonomous cars are the way of the future. From Tesla's deep learning approach and self-driving cars to an Israeli startup's dashboard-mounted SWIR (shortwave infrared) camera that can navigate cars through any kind of weather, this technology is not going away anytime soon. But how safe...
With school back in session for many children and teenagers across the country, the Car Care Council, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of regular car maintenance, has released a new video to provide drivers with a checklist they should review before the new academic year."There...