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Tesla's autonomous car claim is 'full of crap', says General Motors expert

Safety October 6, 2017

Tesla's autonomous car claim is 'full of crap', says General Motors expert

Car giant General Motors has slammed tech start-up Tesla for planning to release autonomous vehicle technology before it’s ready.

Technology crammed into cars worsens driver distraction

Safety October 6, 2017

Technology crammed into cars worsens driver distraction

The infotainment technology that automakers are cramming into the dashboard of new vehicles is making drivers take their eyes off the road and hands off the wheel for dangerously long periods of time, an AAA study says.

Bizarre lane markers baffling drivers in The Netherlands

Safety October 4, 2017

Bizarre lane markers baffling drivers in The Netherlands

What may be the world’s narrowest car lane is just two inches across.

Senators weigh bill to remove obstacles to self-driving cars

Safety October 4, 2017

Senators weigh bill to remove obstacles to self-driving cars

A bill to clear away obstacles to a new era of self-driving cars is facing opposition from safety advocates who say it would give automakers free rein to put unsafe vehicles on the road.

Mom's shocking image shows child seats that survived huge car crash, saving kids

Safety September 29, 2017

Mom's shocking image shows child seats that survived huge car crash, saving kids

Powerful argument for buckling up.

IIHS crash tests winners include Mercedes, Lincoln, Toyota

Safety September 27, 2017

IIHS crash tests winners include Mercedes, Lincoln, Toyota

The Mercedes-Benz E-class aced the latest round of crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Ford F-150 Raptor crashes into pool with woman trapped inside

Safety September 27, 2017

Ford F-150 Raptor crashes into pool with woman trapped inside

Ford Raptor takes a quick dip into a backyard pool.

Massachusetts man uses fake police cruiser to slow traffic in neighborhood

Safety September 27, 2017

Massachusetts man uses fake police cruiser to slow traffic in neighborhood

15 year-old girl leads police on 100 mph chase in stolen truck

Safety September 27, 2017

15 year-old girl leads police on 100 mph chase in stolen truck

She doesn't even have her license yet.

Vigilante pothole team brings relief to California drivers but draws ire of county officials

Safety September 27, 2017

Vigilante pothole team brings relief to California drivers but draws ire of county officials

Months after heavy rains ravaged roads and bridges, officials in say it could still take more than a year to repair all the damage.