Posts Tagged ‘Safety’

Tesla’s New Electromagnetic Wipers Could Revolutionize The Industry

We know that windshield wiper technology isn’t exactly thrilling stuff. You’re probably not picking your next vehicle based the size, shape, or effectiveness of the windshield wipers. Sure, maybe you were suckered in by the marketing of “rain-sensing wipers.” However, we’re willing to bet it wasn’t the deciding factor. Tesla is now trying to revolutionize…

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GM Recalls 5.9 Million Vehicles Over Airbag Issues

A ton of General Motors vehicles are about to be recalled. GM announced today that it would comply with a decision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over Takata airbags. The move will see GM recall roughly 5.9 million SUVs and trucks outfitted with Takata airbags. The company expects remedying the issue will…

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Audi Developing Technology To Auto-Detect School Zones And Buses

Audi is trying to make getting to school even safer. They are developing new technology that will allow vehicles to automatically detect a stopped school bus. Distracted drivers who ignore stopped school busses remain one of the biggest safety concerns for school-bound children. Audi and two partners — Applied Information and Temple, Inc. — are…

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NHTSA: Driving Tragedies Rise In First Six Months Of 2020

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the number of road fatalities per mile in the U.S. rose in the first half of 2020. That increase happened despite there being less traffic due to the pandemic keeping many people off the roads. During the first six months of 2020, total traffic volume decreased…

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Tesla Develops Sensor To Detect Children Left In Hot Cars

Tesla is trying to solve the long standing (and often deadly) problem of young children being left along in hot cars. The electric carmaker has asked the Federal Communications Commission for approval to market a short-range interactive motion-sensing device. The technology could help prevent children from being left behind in hot cars. The device also…

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Tesla Ranks Last In J.D. Power Quality Survey; Dodge Takes Top Spot

Electric carmaker Tesla has ranked last in the annual vehicle quality survey published by J.D. Power. The California-based automaker led by Elon Musk scored lowest out of all 32 automotive brands covered by the prestigious J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. The report measures any problems motorists face during the first 90 days of vehicle ownership.…

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IIHS Study Finds Self-Driving Cars Not As Safe As Industry Claims

Self-driving cars may not be as safe as originally thought. Fully autonomous vehicles have long been heralded by the automotive industry as a solution to road deaths. However, self-driving cars could likely only prevent a third (33%) of all road crashes. That’s according to a new analysis by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Traffic…

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