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Volvo November 9, 2022

American-made Volvo EX90 electric SUV revealed with DUI detecting tech

The 2024 Volvo EX90 electric SUV will be built at the automaker's factory in South Carolina and offer a range of 300 miles of driving between charges.

Mini November 5, 2022

Mini is bringing back stick shifts and will teach you how to use them

Mini is bringing manual transmissions back to its cars after a supply chain suspension and is opening a school to teach people how to use them.

Auto Safety November 3, 2022

Dodge and Chrysler warn owners to stop driving these popular models after three deaths

Stellantis has issued a stop-drive order for four Dodge and Chrysler models after three deaths were linked to faulty Takata airbags that have not been replaced.

HEALTH November 3, 2022

People die from drowsy driving: Here's how many and who may be wreaking the most havoc

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is Nov. 6-13 — and the National Sleep Foundation is warning of drowsy driving dangers and how to prevent the behavior. Here are smart, healthy tips.

Crime October 30, 2022

Washington DC school bus driver arrested for DWI after crashing bus with kids on board during field trip

An elementary school bus driver was arrested for DWI on Oct. 27, 2022, as he was transporting students home from a field trip in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Tesla October 28, 2022

Tesla Cyberquad for Kids ATV recalled after accident for safety standards violation

The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids built by Radio Flyer is being recalled for failing to meet federal safety standards for ATVs, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Volkswagen October 24, 2022

Touching gesture: Volkswagen is bringing back this old-school feature because customers aren't happy

Volkswagen will be replacing touch-sensitive steering wheel controls with more tactile buttons on coming models after a backlash from customers.

Auto Safety October 18, 2022

11 new deaths tied to semi-autonomous driving systems

NHTSA has added 11 new deaths to a growing list of fatalities tied to the use of semi-automated driving systems that have occurred this year.

LIFESTYLE October 14, 2022

Meet the American who invented the crash test dummy, a life-saving innovation

Born in Cleveland and raised in California, Samuel W. Alderson helped make highways safer in America and worldwide by creating the crash test dummy — an invention that has saved thousands of lives,

VIDEO October 5, 2022

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels blames Tony Evers 'weak leadership' for rising crime