Safety Technology
Seatback Safety: Stuck in the 1960s
Cars and trucks are, for the most part, safer than 50 years ago. Seat belts have made them safer. Airbags have made them safer. Electronic stability control has made them safer. Other advances in technology continue to make them safer. There is, however, a gaping hole in automotive safety in 2022. That gaping hole is…
Read MoreCar Accidents: Human Error vs. Failure in Technology
“Ninety-four percent of traffic accidents are caused by human error.” This supposed statistic has become a common refrain amongst the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, the state departments of transportation, automotive manufacturers, and major media outlets. But is this really true? It is not. In fact, not only is this statement false, it is dangerous.…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up November 24, 2021
Recall Round-Up: November 24, 2021 This edition of Recall Round-Up features vehicles recalls involving Mazda, Ram Trucks, Audi, Toyota, and Jeep. Mazda becomes latest manufacturer to recall vehicles due to faulty Denso fuel pumps. Mazda has announced a recall that covers over 121,000 vehicles due to the possibility that the vehicles were manufactured with a…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up November 16, 2021
Recall Round-Up: November 16, 2021 This edition of Recall Round-Up features recalls from Hyundai, Hanna Andersson, Ellume Health, and an update on the Volvo airbag recall. Hyundai issues two recalls surrounding seat belt pretensioners as well as brake line fluid. Hyundai, which has been the subject of multiple recalls during 2021, has issued two more.…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up November 10, 2021
Recall Round-Up: November 10, 2021 This edition of Recall Round-Up features recalls from Audi, Tesla, Kubota, and Yardline Play Systems & Gorilla Playsets. Audi issues recall covering nearly all 2022 models over backup camera malfunction. Due to a software error, Audi has announced that it is recalling most of its 2022 model year vehicles, some…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up November 4, 2021
Recall Round-Up: November 4, 2021 This edition of Recall Round-Up features recalls from Volvo, Ram Trucks, Walmart, myCharge, and a continuation on the recall surrounding the Chevrolet Bolt. Volvo expands recall of sedans to almost 260,000 vehicles over airbag malfunctions. Volvo has expanded upon its 2020 recall of their model S60 and S80 sedans produced…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up August 23, 2021
Recall Round-Up: August 23, 2021 This edition of Recall Round-Up features recalls from Chrysler Corporation, Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, New Widetech, as well as a group of automakers involving a faulty seatbelt technology. Chrysler Corporation recalls 260,000 Ram Trucks due to defective inflators. 260,000 Ram Trucks have been recalled, including 212,373 sold in the United States…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up: June 23, 2021
Recall Round-Up: June 23, 2021 This edition of the recall round-up features product recalls from Klein Tools, General Motors, Cove Appliance, Ram Trucks, and Camelbak. Klein Tools …
Read MoreConsumer Reports Pushes for Standard Safety Features – Lance Cooper
Consumer Reports Pushes for Standard Safety Features by Lance Cooper Consumer Reports recently announced a program entitled, “Speaking Up for Fairness.” This program highlights the role that Consumer Reports has played in making sure that automakers incorporate safety features standard in all their vehicles. I am sure many of you have heard of Consumer Reports. …
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