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Toyota, NHTSA Argue Over Unintended Acceleration Driver Error StoryToyota and the NHTSA are now engaged in a bitter war, over last week's Wall Street Journal story, which claimed that most of the unintended acceleration incidents involving Toyota models were caused by driver error.- 1518252-Toyota, Now Ford? Safety Issues with Floor Mats-CJBThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated a federal investigation into the safety of optional floor mats for the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles following several complaints.
Toyota Prius Recall Rumors, NHTSA Investigation OngoingThe Toyota recall saga continues, with the 2010 Prius model now under the NHTSA microscope. Should Toyota Prius owners be worried about their brakes?- We're Taking the Government Up on Their Offer and Getting Money for Our Clunker!This is a report of a new Green initiative that is in my view terrific. Cash in our 1998 truck with 180,000 miles and get a fuel efficient car.
- Graduated Driver Licensing LawsThis article gives a comprehensive overview on graduated driver licensing laws, including who proposed them, which states have implemented them, and what they entail.
- Safety Alert: is Your 4 to 8 Year Old Child Using an Adult Seat Belt?A generation ago, few small children in vehicle back seats even wore safety belts. Today's emphasis is to lift a child into a proper belt fit with a booster seat.
- Safest Cars for Families: 10 Autos with Top Rated Safety Features10 of the safest cars you can put your family in, as determined by government crash test ratings
The NHTSA Creates Holiday Posters to Help Prevent Drunk DrivingThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has created posters for establishments that serve alcohol to post in order to send a message that it's dangerous to drink and drive. Find out how you can get one.- NHTSA: Americans' Road Safety IncreasesAccording to a new press release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2007 saw increased use of seatbelts and motorcycle helmets on American roads.
One-Touch In-Vehicle Blood Alcohol (BAC) Detection Technology in DevelopmentRecently the NHTSA awarded $2.25 million to Takata Crop to develop technology that could detect BAC via infrared light.
New Federal Auto Regulations to Require Vehicle Back Up Cameras in 2012Some people are calling it a useless new nanny-state regulation on motor vehicles. The National Highway Safety Agency says rear-mounted cameras could cut down on the the number of fatal backing up accidents--currently estimated at 207.- 5 of the Safest Cars for 2011While awaiting 2011 crash rating reviews, take a look at 2010's projected top safety picks.
- 1540795-Respect the Recall or Suffer the Costly Consequences-LDIn addition to the well-publicized Toyota recalls and a large Ford recall, automakers have also issued recalls on 2010 models from GM, Hyandai, Infiniti, Acura and more.
- What Not to Do While DrivingWe all know the general rules of the road, but what should we not be doing?
Volkswagen Announces Recall of Selected VehiclesVolkswagen and Audi of America are recalling about 13,500 and 2,500 vehicles respectively, many of which are 2009 and 2010 models. If you have a new Volkswagen or Audi, you way want to read further.- Be Kind to Your Tires - Kick 'emProper tire pressure saves lives. The majority of the American driving public ignore it.
- 2010 Safe Car Ratings Still to Be DeterminedIf you can't wait to buy a 2010 model year vehicle, you will have to rely on 2009 car safety ratings. Providers of safety ratings test cars at random, not by special advance delivery from a automakers.
- Cars Tires: What You Don't KnowYou drive an average of ten thousand miles a year in your car. Commuting back and forth to work, taking the kids to little league, shopping and vacations. How safe are the tires you drive on?
- Reduce Gas Usage and Save LivesIn looking at the big picture of reducing oil and gas usage, one area worth exploring is teenage drivers and the legal driving age.
- Are Air Bags Really a Threat to My Child?An effective air bag must be released from the dashboard at 200 miles per hour, instantly after the crash. This amount of force is about equal to the force of a heavyweight fighter's knockout punch.
- The Speed of Car CommercialsTraffic accidents are the fifth leading cause of death overall in the United States, and the leading cause of death among those under 35.