Automakers have been testing autonomous systems to create safe vehicles for the drivers of tomorrow. Much of this work has gone toward finding ways to keep cars from colliding with each other. However, efforts are also being made to protect pedestrians from out-of-control vehicles.Road deaths have been...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that the vast majority of auto accidents that occur in the U.S. are the result of driver. However, a smaller, but still significant, portion are the result of mechanical failure. Though passenger vehicles and commercial trucks have gotten consistently...

In 2016, it seems that some of the largest automakers in the U.S. all share the same new year's resolution: to speed up the implementation of their advanced safety systems.Ten automakers — Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo —...

The future of advanced brake technology may be decided on a frozen lake in north Sweden.Every year, Knorr-Bremse, a global manufacturer of braking systems for railroads and commercial vehicles, heads to its facility in Arjeplog where it puts braking systems to the ultimate test.An article...

If you live in the Northeast United States, you've probably noticed the unseasonably warm weather. Thanks to the return of El Niño, the days remain balmy well into December, without a flake of snow in sight.Drivers should take advantage of this weather. The cold and snow will arrive eventually,...

In the past few years, automakers have been experimenting with new technology that will help drivers avoid unseen obstacles. Rearview cameras on some vehicles prevent us from backing into objects behind us. More recently, automatic emergency braking systems keep us from getting to close to vehicles driving...

Advocates for improved auto safety are excited about the potential for self-driving cars in the future. However, some of the most impactful technology may already be possible.Leading the pack is Tesla, maker of advanced all-electric vehicles. The company has been equipping its Model S with hardware that...

What are some factors that affect a car's speed and performance? Most people would identify engine power and fuel type, as well as aerodynamics. But one particular detail often gets looked over, because it is completely counterintuitive: a car's brakes.Yes, brakes are designed to make a car stop....

The auto industry has made great strides in developing safer vehicles that are less likely at becoming involved in accidents and better at protecting occupants. However, equipment has only ever been one piece of the auto safety puzzle. Without skilled drivers, none of these components can be used to...

The Ford Motor Company has faced a series of safety inquiries this year. First, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigated brake failures that occurred during training exercises with the Ford Explorer police Interceptor Utility Vehicle. Then, the NHTSA opened an...