Latest Car safety Stories
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides initial evidence that New Jersey's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) decal requirement lowers crash rates among intermediate (i.e., probationary) teen drivers and supports the ability of police to enforce GDL provisions. The study, which linked New Jersey's licensing and crash record databases to measure effects of the requirement, was published today in the...
In the final installment of the National Teen Driver Safety Week series, the Middlesex car accident attorneys want to be sure that all teens and parents are aware of the real dangers facing novice drivers when they have too many passengers in their vehicles. Marlton, NJ (PRWEB) October 19, 2012 In the final installment of the National Teen Driver Safety Week series, the Middlesex car accident attorneys want to be sure that all teens and parents are aware of the real dangers facing novice...
CARDIFF, Wales, October 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As well as a poor service history, lack of MOT and high mileage, motorists may be surprised to learn everyday spills and stains, dog smells and cigarette burns could affect the value of their car. New research by car insurance [http://www.elephant.co.uk ] specialist elephant.co.uk has revealed small steps such as taking time to thoroughly mop up spills, putting a blanket down for pets and making small repairs to the...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online There are a few things in life worth paying full price for, such as safety equipment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a report today warning Americans that their replacement airbags may be counterfeit and, as such, dangerously flawed. The NHTSA gave a press conference earlier today wherein they announced the results of a round of tests that they put several airbags through. While the risk...
Global Automakers Urges Impacted Consumers to Heed Warnings WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Global Automakers urges consumers to make sure that only original equipment replacement airbags are used when having a vehicle repaired after a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today issued a consumer alert warning of the dangers of counterfeit airbags, which may have been installed in the last three years by someone...
Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online The vulnerability of childhood, through the mazes of discovery and social interaction, has another startling factor to contend with. In a new study published by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, it has been determined that car accidents are the main cause of serious injury and death among children in that country. The study showed that 37 percent of all children under the age of 16 use safety restraints incorrectly....
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized the all-new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek as a 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK. Subaru remains the only manufacturer with 2012 IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) The all-new XV Crosstrek earned a "good" rating - the top rank - in the moderate overlap frontal, side, rollover...
Virginia Tech engineers find warning systems may reduce serious injuries by 50% The second highest cause of automobile crashes is rear-end collisions – 17 percent. Thousands of people die. The solution? "It is simple," said Clay Gabler, a professor of biomedical engineering at Virginia Tech. "Slow the striking vehicle." The concept is simple. Execution is complex and expensive. But in a life-and-death scenario, it is worth the investment, agree Gabler and Kristofer Kusano of Herndon,...
Subaru remains the only manufacturer with IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models for the third consecutive year (2010-2012). MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 3, 2012 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. is pleased to announce that the all-new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) top award for good performance in its moderate overlap frontal, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations. This distinction has helped Subaru pick up seven awards in total,...
PARK CITY, Utah, Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "Enough is enough" says All Resort Group CEO Richard Bizzaro. Too many innocent people have been injured in America simply because buses do not have seat belts. All Resort has invested more than 2 million dollars in their newest fleet equipped with seat belts. They are unveiling them today and the public is welcome to sit in an actual Motor Coach, buckle up and drive around. All Resort will have one Motor Coach (seats 56), Mini-Coach...
