Hyundai has the Most IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and Top Safety Pick Awards in the Industry
Sep 20, 2018
A Total of Ten New Hyundai Models Have a TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) or TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) Rating when equipped with optional front crash protection and specific headlights, the Most in the Industry Six New Hyundai Models have a TSP+ Rating when equipped with optional front crash protection and specific headlights MONTG ... Continue reading
2019 Ford Edge Uses Artificial Intelligence To Improve Traction and Reduce Fuel Usage
Sep 13, 2018
The new 2019 Ford Edge with available all-wheel drive is smart enough to detect various driving conditions and automatically shift between two-wheel and all-wheel drive. The feature provides all-wheel-drive traction when it is needed, and helps reduce fuel consumption when it’s not. ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2018
Study rankings by brand were determined by the Pied Piper PSI process, which ties “mystery shopping” measurement and scoring to dealership sales success. ... Continue reading
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Partners with Safe Drive Systems on Pilot Project
Sep 3, 2018
Safe Drive Systems (SDS), the leading developer and distributor of advanced auto safety technologies, has announced a new alliance partnership with Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies in a fleet technology pilot project. During the pilot, SDS systems will be installed in the vehicles of selected fleet customer ... Continue reading
Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday September 1, 2018 7-9 AM
Aug 31, 2018
Car Question or Concern? Automotive Repair Needed?, Automotive Career Opportunity? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Discuss Your Problem With A Helpful Auto Repair or Industry Expert ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Says: Parking and Reversing is Reason for Almost One-In-Ten Serious Van Accidents
Aug 29, 2018
Figures from the Department for Transport (UK) show there were 1,350 parking and reversing van accidents involving light commercial vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes in 2016 that resulted in deaths or serious and slight injuries to drivers, passengers, pedestrians or cyclists. ... Continue reading
City drivers slow down for lower speed limit in Boston
Aug 28, 2018
Practical applications: Local communities should consider lowering speed limits to improve road safety. The current practice of setting speed limits according to the 85th percentile free-flow speeds, without consideration of other characteristics of the roadway, can be a hurdle for local communities looking to lower sp ... Continue reading
2019 Honda Insight Named Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS
Aug 28, 2018
TORRANCE, Calif. August 28, 2018; Insight earns top ratings in all IIHS crashworthiness evaluations Collision Mitigation Braking System™ feature of standard Honda Sensing® rated ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: August 20-26 2018
Aug 27, 2018
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 25, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Aug 26, 2018
Last Week's Auto News Highlights: Best New Cars For Teens; Autonomous Not Ready For Prime Time; Google's Waymo and China; Kalashnikov Shocker; Monterey Unveilings, Mustang's Woodward Ave; Ford EV Recall; FCA Minivan Recall; Another Jaguar EV; Down Under NASCAR, ... Continue reading
IIHS Crash Ratings: 2 of 3 Minivans Earn Acceptable or Good Rating in Passenger-side Test
Aug 24, 2018
Family matters 2 of 3 minivans earn acceptable or good rating in passenger-side test The Toyota Sienna stumbled, the Chrysler Pacifica turned in an acceptable performance and the Honda Odyssey finished strong in the Institute's passenger-side small overlap front crash test. The 2018–19 model minivans are the latest g ... Continue reading
Improved Headlights Help 2018 Hyundai Kona Earn IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award
Aug 24, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va. August 24, 2018; The 2018 Hyundai Kona, a small SUV, earns a good rating for occupant protection in a passenger-side small overlap front crash, and when equipped with newly available good-rated headlights, qualifies for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. ... Continue reading
Two 2019 Honda models earn top award from IIHS
Aug 23, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va. August 21, 2018; — The 2019 Honda Insight, a small car, is one of two 2019 models from Honda to earn a 2018 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. ... Continue reading
2019 Acura RDX Earns Top Award From IIHS
Aug 18, 2018
The 2019 Acura RDX has earned the highest possible award and safety ratings of any vehicle in its class from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2019 RDX qualified for TOP SAFETY PICK+ thanks to a top rating of "GOOD" in all crashworthiness tests, standard AcuraWatch™ active safety technology that ... Continue reading
Consortium For Automotive Education Presents AUTO LAB Call-in Radio Saturday August 18, 2018 7-9 AM
Aug 18, 2018
Car Question or Concern?, Automotive Career Opportunity? Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive executives, experts with accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading
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