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New York eyes 'textalyzer' to combat distracted driving

Safety May 15, 2017

New York eyes 'textalyzer' to combat distracted driving

Ben Lieberman just wanted to find out what may have caused the head-on collision that killed his 19-year-old son, Evan, on a highway north of New York City.

The toughest challenge for self-driving cars? Human drivers

Safety May 11, 2017

The toughest challenge for self-driving cars? Human drivers

In just a few years, well-mannered self-driving robotaxis will share the roads with reckless, law-breaking human drivers.

Rollaway truck nearly escapes thieves

Safety May 11, 2017

Rollaway truck nearly escapes thieves

Talk about a getaway car.

IIHS test finds semi trailer side impact guard works, wind deflectors don't

Safety May 11, 2017

IIHS test finds semi trailer side impact guard works, wind deflectors don't

Simple switch can save lives.

228,000 Toyota Tacoma pickups recalled because rear wheels may lock up

Safety April 28, 2017

228,000 Toyota Tacoma pickups recalled because rear wheels may lock up

An oil leak that can potentially cause the rear differential to seize.

Old car, new tricks: Adding safety tech to an older car

Auto Tech April 27, 2017

Old car, new tricks: Adding safety tech to an older car

Old cars can learn new tricks.

Well-dressed motorist leads police on chase through San Diego County

Safety April 27, 2017

Well-dressed motorist leads police on chase through San Diego County

Police chased a silver car from National City and ended in Ramona Wednesday afternoon, Fox 5 San Diego reports.

3-year-old boy dies after 2007 Chevy Equinox's power window closes on his neck

Safety April 26, 2017

3-year-old boy dies after 2007 Chevy Equinox's power window closes on his neck

No laws broken in tragic accident.

Automotive News says the Dodge Demon should be banned

Performance April 26, 2017

Automotive News says the Dodge Demon should be banned

Says it's "unsafe at any speed."

Consumer Reports takes away Tesla's top safety rating

Safety April 26, 2017

Consumer Reports takes away Tesla's top safety rating

The Tesla Model S has lost the top spot on the Consumer Reports rating list after failing to deliver on a promised safety feature.