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2023-24 Volvo XC60 and XC60 Recharge PHEV Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards

2023-24 Volvo XC60 and XC60 Recharge PHEV Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards

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The 2023-24 Volvo XC60 and XC60 Recharge PHEV have once again reaffirmed their commitment to safety excellence by earning the prestigious IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Top Safety Pick  Full Article »

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2024 Mazda CX-90, CX-90 PHEV earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards

2024 Mazda CX-90, CX-90 PHEV earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards

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The 2024 Mazda CX-90 and its plug-in-hybrid-electrified counterpart, the CX-90 PHEV, have recently earned prestigious TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, marking a significant achievement  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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Small Pickup Trucks Get Low Ratings in Rear Seat Safety Tests, According to IIHS Study

Small Pickup Trucks Get Low Ratings in Rear Seat Safety Tests, According to IIHS Study

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According to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), small pickup trucks have received low ratings in rear seat safety tests. The tests revealed that  Full Article »

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Report: U.S. Auto Safety Regulator Fails to Meet Internal Timelines in Defect Investigations

Report: U.S. Auto Safety Regulator Fails to Meet Internal Timelines in Defect Investigations

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According to a government report released on Thursday, the U.S. auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has consistently failed to meet internal timelines for completing auto  Full Article »

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Car Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know
Nov 22, 2021 Ξ Comments Off on Car Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know

Car Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know

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Whether you’re going on a short errand or for a long trip, ensuring your kids’ safety in and around the car should be your priority. In 2019, 608 child passengers  Full Article »

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Critical Road Safety Tips All Truck Drivers Should Embrace
Jul 6, 2020 Ξ Comments Off on Critical Road Safety Tips All Truck Drivers Should Embrace

Critical Road Safety Tips All Truck Drivers Should Embrace

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During the course of 2019, 2.734 fatal crashes involving trucks and buses were reported in the USA according to a report released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)  Full Article »

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Summer Driving Tips To Help You Stay Safe On The Road
May 7, 2020 Ξ Comments Off on Summer Driving Tips To Help You Stay Safe On The Road

Summer Driving Tips To Help You Stay Safe On The Road

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that approximately 35,000 traffic fatalities happen every year. Around 10% of car accidents often occur during the summer because of the volume  Full Article »

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Mercedes-Benz Advertises Advanced Safety Tech With Kids’ Uncrashable Toy Cars: Video
Oct 12, 2015 Ξ Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz Advertises Advanced Safety Tech With Kids’ Uncrashable Toy Cars: Video

Mercedes-Benz Advertises Advanced Safety Tech With Kids’ Uncrashable Toy Cars: Video

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It’s rather funny to admit that one day in our lifetime we may see a time where cars become virtually uncrashable. If pundits on everything-controlled-by-the-government have it their way we,  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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CES 2014: BMW ActiveAssist Takes Safety to new Heights and Can Drift Autonomously
Jan 8, 2014 Ξ Comments Off on CES 2014: BMW ActiveAssist Takes Safety to new Heights and Can Drift Autonomously

CES 2014: BMW ActiveAssist Takes Safety to new Heights and Can Drift Autonomously

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The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) always has some new gadgets that catch my eye and it sometimes put it on my wish list considering how the price of the item  Full Article »

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Regardless Of Cost, NTSB Wants To Mandate Advanced Safety Systems
Nov 16, 2012 Ξ Comments Off on Regardless Of Cost, NTSB Wants To Mandate Advanced Safety Systems

Regardless Of Cost, NTSB Wants To Mandate Advanced Safety Systems

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Modern luxury automobiles can be equipped with an impressive array of systems designed to not only keep you safe in a crash, but prevent one altogether. Features like adaptive cruise  Full Article »

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