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Safety Concerns Arise over Tesla Cybertruck’s Stiff, Stainless-Steel Structure

Safety Concerns Arise over Tesla Cybertruck’s Stiff, Stainless-Steel Structure

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Safety concerns have arisen over Tesla’s Cybertruck due to its unique stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton, prompting worries among experts regarding potential harm to pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles in the event  Full Article »

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AAA Study: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Could Save 250,000 Lives Over Next 30 Years

AAA Study: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Could Save 250,000 Lives Over Next 30 Years

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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) serve as the vigilant senses of your vehicle, employing an array of sensors and cameras to identify potential dangers, issue alerts to drivers, and even  Full Article »

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What is Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and How to Use It

What is Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and How to Use It

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is an advanced safety feature implemented in many modern cars to help prevent or mitigate front-end collisions. It utilizes various sensors and technologies to monitor the  Full Article »

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What is Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) or Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and How To Use It

What is Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) or Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and How To Use It

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Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), also known as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), is an advanced safety feature found in many new cars. FEB takes the concept of Forward Collision Warning (FCW)  Full Article »

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Driving With Your Hazard Lights On is Illegal in Florida When it Rains

Driving With Your Hazard Lights On is Illegal in Florida When it Rains

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I know you have seen it and maybe even participated in it. During one of those awful rain storms or frequent downpours about 50% of the driving public here in  Full Article »

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Effective Tools to Keep Your Teen Safe on the Roads
Feb 6, 2014 Ξ Comments Off on Effective Tools to Keep Your Teen Safe on the Roads

Effective Tools to Keep Your Teen Safe on the Roads

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According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, teens are four times more likely to crash than adult drivers. Car crashes also are the leading cause of death for those  Full Article »

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2013 Audi A4 / S4 Score Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
Dec 3, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on 2013 Audi A4 / S4 Score Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

2013 Audi A4 / S4 Score Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

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If you were looking for one more reason to buy a 2013 Audi A4 or S4, here it is: both models have just earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s  Full Article »

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The Evolution Of Formula One Crash Helmets, Explained: Video
Oct 4, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on The Evolution Of Formula One Crash Helmets, Explained: Video

The Evolution Of Formula One Crash Helmets, Explained: Video

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Though it’s nearly impossible to imagine this today, crash helmets weren’t required in Formula One before 1953. Prior to that, most drivers wore a fleece-lined leather cap that offered little  Full Article »

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MINI Recalling Cooper S, John Cooper Works Models For Fire Risk
Jan 16, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on MINI Recalling Cooper S, John Cooper Works Models For Fire Risk

MINI Recalling Cooper S, John Cooper Works Models For Fire Risk

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BMW has announced the recall of some 89,000 Cooper S and John Cooper Works models built for the 2007 – 2011 model year. The recall includes the turbocharged Clubman, Convertible  Full Article »

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Audi Stops Sales Of 2011-12 Audi R8 Spyders, Issues Recall

Audi Stops Sales Of 2011-12 Audi R8 Spyders, Issues Recall

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If you own a 2011 or 2012 Audi R8 Spyder, heads up: Audi is recalling 920 models to address a potentially serious fuel line routing issue. Only cars built between  Full Article »

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Ford Focused On Safety And Technology

Ford Focused On Safety And Technology

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If you haven’t shopped for a new car in the last five years and you’re about to check out Ford’s latest offerings, be prepared to be surprised. A lot has  Full Article »

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Are You Ready For Black Boxes In Cars?

Are You Ready For Black Boxes In Cars?

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been pushing for the implementation of event data recorders, known informally as “black boxes”, for quite some time. Next month the agency is  Full Article »

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The Mazda 6, Arachnophobia And You

The Mazda 6, Arachnophobia And You

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Do you have a fear of spiders, known medically as arachnophobia? Chances are there’s no good reason for it, since very few of the eight legged critters found in the  Full Article »

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Asbestos Still Used in Manufacturing of Auto Parts

Asbestos Still Used in Manufacturing of Auto Parts

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Though it is regarded as a “problem of the past,” asbestos should still be a major concern for those in automotive industry. For the most of the 20th century, asbestos  Full Article »

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