In 2020, Covid-19-related shutdowns greatly limited traffic on the roads. According to data collected by traffic analytics company Inrix for its 2020 Global Traffic Scorecard, U.S. drivers averaged 73 fewer hours in traffic in 2020 because of the pandemic. Nevertheless, according to the National Safety…
On March 9, 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of nearly 380,000 Sportage SUVs and Cadenza sedans because of a risk of engine fires. Automaker Kia has advised owners to park their vehicles outside and away from their homes until…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently opened a new investigation into nearly two million 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles, after receiving at least 11 reports of fires starting from the 12-volt battery. The agency is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 820 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). Yamaha has suggested consumers stop using the vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Shock Absorber Mounts May…
Autonomous or “self-driving” vehicles are the way of the future, we’ve been told, as they will significantly reduce the number of crashes on U.S. highways. Without human error in the mix, the number of accidents will fall and Americans everywhere will enjoy safer transportation. So…
Consumers who own a Chevrolet Bolt EV need to check the VINs on their vehicles. General Motors recently implemented a recall of about 50,000 Chevy Bolts because of a potential fire hazard. GM Advises Owners of Chevy Bolt EVs to Park Them Outside The National…
A recent study shows that while mandated government lockdowns related to COVID-19 reduced the number of vehicles on U.S. roadways, there was no significant reduction in road traffic accidents resulting in serious or fatal injuries. Study Shows COVID-19 Shutdowns Had No Effect on Serious Car…
The Ford Motor Company recently announced three new recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles. If you own one of them, it’s important to take it into your local dealer for repairs. Mustangs May Falter During Hard Braking The affected vehicles are all 2020 Ford…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently released a new study examining the effectiveness of safety technologies including forward collision warning (FCW) and automatic emergency braking (AEB) in large trucks. “While these systems are known to be effective in passenger vehicles,” the researchers wrote,…
COVID-19 restrictions have many people looking for outdoor alternatives to pool parties and amusement park trips, which has made ATV adventures all the more attractive. With more people hopping on these vehicles to go exploring, the CPSC urges riders to understand the safety risks associated…
