Car Accident
Crash Avoidance Systems Have No Industry Standard, Could Create Safety Issues
Crash Avoidance Systems Have No Industry Standard, Could Create Safety Issues Safety technology in vehicles is advancing quickly, but without industry standards the technology could bring more havoc than help. Imagine driving your new vehicle down the road. The car in front of your starts to accelerate, but your car comes to an abrupt stop due…
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NHTSA Talks of Punishment for Fiat Chrysler at Public Hearing
NHTSA Talks of Punishment for Fiat Chrysler at Public Hearing The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held a rare public hearing where it stated it will be punishing Fiat Chrysler (FCA) after accusing the automaker of failing to adequately recall and fix vehicles as well as failing to notify NHTSA and consumers about defects.…
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Study Shows Not Many Vehicles Are Equipped for Easy Child Safety Seat Installation
Study Shows Not Many Vehicles Are Equipped for Easy Child Safety Seat Installation A recent study shows that only a small percentage of vehicles have easy installation for car seats. Most parents find that installing a car seat is pretty confusing and often difficult. Now a recent study will back up the complaint. The Insurance…
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NHTSA changes early-warning system after DOT reveals flaws in audit
NHTSA changes early-warning system after DOT reveals flaws in audit The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require automakers to provide more details with tighter scrutiny on its quarterly reports about possible safety defects and crashes. The U.S. Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General just released its audit of the federal safety agency, and the…
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Acura Recalls Vehicles for Glitch in Automatic Braking System
Acura Recalls Vehicles for Glitch in Automatic Braking System Acura has recalled two of its models due to the automatic emergency braking system malfunctioning and potentially causing accidents. Acura recalled nearly 48,000 MDX SUVs and RLX sedans across the world. The recall includes models made in 2014 and 2015. Although, the new safety system is…
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Honda confirms 8th fatality from defective Takata airbags
Honda confirms 8th fatality from defective Takata airbags Honda confirmed the eighth death from a ruptured Takata airbag inflator in Los Angeles, California after an investigation. Last September, Jewel Brangman was driving a 2001 Honda Civic rental when she was involved in a car accident. The investigation shows that her fatality was likely the result…
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Federal Safety Regulators Admit Fault in GM Case and Sets Reform in “Path Forward” Report
Federal Safety Regulators Admit Fault in GM Case and Sets Reform in “Path Forward” Report Federal regulators admitted to failing on handling the General Motors ignition switch defect which led to over 100 deaths according to an internal report called “Path Forward.” The report was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The…
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Study shows rear camera benefits
Study shows rear camera benefits A recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), revealed just how beneficial rear cameras can be in vehicles. The study also showed that rear cameras are more beneficial than parking sensors when it comes to back over crashes with pedestrians. Nearly 300 people are killed…
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Man killed after losing control of vehicle, three others injured
Man killed after losing control of vehicle, three others injured A 28-year-old man was killed and three other passengers injured after he lost control of his SUV last Saturday night in Cobb County. Corey W. Green, from Powder Springs, was driving a maroon 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer on Hiram Lithia Springs Road, when he lost control…
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Honda confirms another death due to Takata airbag
Honda confirms another death due to Takata airbag Honda has confirmed another death as a result of the rupture of a defective Takata airbag. This is the seventh death worldwide associated with the defective Takata airbags. The airbags have potential to explode too forcefully sending out metal or plastic shrapnel into occupants. Honda recently reported…
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