Auto Safety - Page 189

Insurance group pushes for stronger rear crash guards on trucks

News October 10, 2016

Insurance group pushes for stronger rear crash guards on trucks

High failure rates found.

Audi hits 208.6 mph...on ice

News October 10, 2016

Audi hits 208.6 mph...on ice

Chilling speed for hot car.

Used cars often sold with unfixed defects, despite recalls

News October 10, 2016

Used cars often sold with unfixed defects, despite recalls

It's a case of buyer beware.

US automakers improve in Consumer Reports annual rankings

News October 10, 2016

US automakers improve in Consumer Reports annual rankings

Buick is the first U.S.-based automotive brand to crack the top 10.

Lexus tops auto dependability survey, Fiat ranks last

News October 10, 2016

Lexus tops auto dependability survey, Fiat ranks last

Fiat brings up the rear.

GM working to close OnStar security hole dug up by DARPA

News October 10, 2016

GM working to close OnStar security hole dug up by DARPA

Researchers take remote control.

Speeder faces $1,900 fine

News October 10, 2016

Speeder faces $1,900 fine

Sometimes it’s cheaper to fly.

Michigan police clock speeder doing 153 mph in Dodge station wagon

News October 10, 2016

Michigan police clock speeder doing 153 mph in Dodge station wagon

This guy couldn’t drive 155 mph, but he almost did.

Driver arrested after car veers into motorcycle, hurting 2

News October 10, 2016

Driver arrested after car veers into motorcycle, hurting 2

Facing 20 year sentences.

Production-ready Mercedes autonomous truck takes to the Autobahn

News October 10, 2016

Production-ready Mercedes autonomous truck takes to the Autobahn

Fully autonomous driving may be available by 2020.