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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

Tesla October 5, 2022

Tesla is all-eyes as it drops more sensors from semi-autonomous systems

Tesla has started to remove ultrasonic sensors from its new vehicles and will rely only on cameras for the operation of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features.

Auto Safety September 28, 2022

Hurricane flooding can be deadly to drivers. Here's what to do if you get caught

Residents in coastal areas are advised to evacuate long before a hurricane hits, but simple tips can help keep them safe if they get stuck in rising waters.

Chevrolet September 25, 2022

Nashville Corvette owner sets Guinness record for fastest mile driven in reverse

Scot Burner of Nashville has claimed a Guinness record for driving a mile in reverse the fastest. He set it in a 2017 Chevy Corvette at NCM Motorsports park.