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Safety September 20, 2022

US traffic deaths down, but remain at 'crisis level'

The number of road fatalities fell in the second quarter of 2022, but remain at a 'crisis level' according to government officials tracking the issue.

VIDEO September 16, 2022

Schools around the nation can't find enough school resource officers

Officials say there's no relief in sight.

VIDEO September 12, 2022

Portlanders take precautions to avoid being attacked in response to rising crime

Some Portland residents worry about being physically attacked while walking in the city or encountering someone dealing with mental health or drug issues.

Toyota September 8, 2022

The 2022 Toyota Tundra is the safest full-size pickup

The 2022 Toyota Tundra is the only full-size pickup to receive a Top Safety Pick+ designation in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing.

Toyota August 26, 2022

Tractor beam? Toyota developing 'hitchless towing' system

Toyota is developing a hitchless towing system that would allow a driver to control a convoy of vehicles or a trailer that is wirelessly connected to their vehicle.

LIFESTYLE August 15, 2022

West Virginia rattlesnake expert dies after he's bitten by a Timber rattlesnake

Snake expert William H. Martin died on August 3, 2022, after he was bitten by a Timber rattlesnake in West Virginia. He was active in locating hidden snake dens, even in his later years.

Hyundai August 11, 2022

Hyundai has a new way to prevent its cars from getting stolen

Hyundai will begin offering a security system for its older models that have been targeted by thieves due to the ease in which they can be started without keys.

Safety August 4, 2022

Subaru Outback tops new IIHS crash test that crushes other midsize vehicles

The Subaru Outback outperformed other midsize vehicles in a new side impact crash test conducted by IIHS that's simulates a larger vehicle than earlier versions.

Safety August 3, 2022

GM’s hands-free Super Cruise driving system now works on Route 66

General Motors is rolling out an update to its hands-free Super Cruise driving system that will allow the feature to operate on Route 66 and other additional roads.

Hyundai August 2, 2022

Kias and Hyundais continue to be stolen at alarming rates, police warn

Thieves continue to steal certain Kia and Hyundai models due to an easy ignition switch hack that has been shared on social media, police warn.