EU Set To Back Down On Exhaust Emissions Rules
The Euro 7 exhaust emissions rules are so strict, automakers risk massive fines for noncompliance with predictable consequences.
safety
Kia-Sponsored Training Puts the B.R.A.K.E.S on Teen Driving Accidents
Study finds that participants in the driving safety program are 64% less likely to get into driving accidents in the three years following training Kia America is supporting efforts to help address one of the leading causes of death among teens – automotive accidents – through its renewed partnership with the … [continued]
40% of Safest Car Brands Are Electric Vehicle Brands
Confused.com is a top car insurance comparison site in the UK. (Why its domain name is “Confused.com,” I don’t know.) Despite being focused on the UK market, writers at the site recently decided to analyze National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety ratings — that is, vehicle safety ratings for … [continued]
Is Safety A Much Bigger Issue For Robotaxis Than We Assume?
The “robotaxi revolution” has been hyped for about a decade. Many see it as never coming. Many see it as just around the next corner. The fact of the matter is: robotaxis are already in operation. However, that’s still at a rather small scale. The “revolution” part would be when … [continued]
More Theories On Why Teslas Have The Highest Fatality Rate
I was surprised the other day to see that Tesla drivers were more likely to be in fatal car crashes than drivers of any other auto brand. The results are based on US data, but there is no way to split out the numbers to know what caused the fatal … [continued]
Volvo EX90 “Driver Understanding System” Wins TIME Best Inventions Award
We often write about ways driver-assist technology is helping to make driving safer. One of the biggest safety issues on the road, though, is impaired drivers. I’ve known people who were killed by drunk drivers, and most of us probably have. Something other writers and readers here have noted before … [continued]
What To Know About UL Certification For E-Bikes
There are approximately 1 million ebike companies out there now — or, at least, that’s how it feels. Whatever the number is, it can be hard to know how to choose quality ebikes at a good price and not end up buying a bike with inadequate quality or too high … [continued]
Are Stupid Trucks “Literally Killing Us?”
Recently, a reader sent us a link to a video on YouTube that they wanted us to cover. Truth is, I had already seen the video floating around on YouTube and hadn’t check it out yet. Before I get into what it has to say, I want to talk about … [continued]
Latest IIHS Crash Test Ratings Have A Few Surprises
The IIHS has made it tougher for vehicles to earn a top safety award in 2023. Many perennial favorites did not make the cut this year.
New IIHS Test Punishes SUVs and Crossovers — Volvo XC40 Aces It
That SUV or crossover you bought to keep your kids safe may not be as safe as you thought — and the IIHS just proved it!
