The IIHS is a nonprofit scientific organization with the goal of saving lives. Photo: Michael Noirot The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed its summer tests and has awarded ten new vehicles with the distinction of either being a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick Plus. The IIHS tests vehicles on the level…
Combining stats from the National Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the editors at U.S. News & World Report have determined the 21 Safest SUVs, and easily snagging a position on the pub’s list is the 2018 Kia Sorento. Learn More: Kia Top Safety Picks Recently named a Top Safety Pick…
Photo: Chevrolet Safety is often the number-one priority of SUV buyers, especially those who have family members to transport. The Chevy Equinox delivers a long list of standard and available technologies and systems designed to help keep everyone safe. For its safety-minded efforts, the well-equipped SUV made U.S. News & World Report’s list of the…
Some of America’s safest drivers call Michigan home Each year, QuoteWizard releases a list of which places in the U.S. have the safest drivers, based on insurance data. This year, the safest drivers are in Michigan. Safe Travels: Learn more about Chevy OnStar technology For 2020, the following five cities have the safest drivers in…
2019 Sonic hatchback in Shock Photo: Chevrolet The 2019 Chevy Sonic secured a spot on U.S. News and World Report’s list of the 25 Safest Small Cars of 2019 thanks to its high safety ratings and advanced driver assist technologies. Learn More: Reasons to wash your car regularly “A five-star overall rating from the NHTSA…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was established in 1959 in Arlington, Virginia, by three major insurance agencies. Over fifty-plus years, the IIHS has evolved to become one of the nation’s leading nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the automotive industry and is increasingly committed to significantly decreasing…
2015 GMC Yukon Overview The 2015 GMC Yukon has been completely redesigned, featuring increased engine output and improved fuel economy, more standard features and improved options, an integrated fold-flat third-row seat, refreshed exterior styling, and a quieter interior. The muscular SUV comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, front and rear parking sensors, a…
Jeep Grand Cherokee History The Jeep Grand Cherokee was introduced in 1992, and was originally planned to be the replacement to the Jeep Cherokee. With the SUV market just taking off and Cherokee sales remaining strong, Jeep ended up deciding to keep both vehicles in their lineup. Related: Dodge Celebrates Centennial with Look Back at…
2020 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: Chevrolet Handing over the car keys to your teen is not an easy parenting milestone. Even if your teen is smart and focused behind the wheel, he is still inexperienced, and well, the world is a frightening place. To help alleviate some of your trepidation, you want a car that’s reliable…
If adult responsibilities claimed you before you had the chance to plunk down your money on a sweet sports coupe, the upcoming 2019 Ford Edge ST lets you live out your adolescent adrenaline fantasies without having to worry about finding space for your kids’ baseball equipment. Ahead of its launch later this summer, Ford dropped…
In today’s Brazil vs. Mexico World Cup match, the host country takes on a seemingly weaker competitor. During qualifying matches, Brazil claimed 22 wins and 71 goals while Mexico only scraped by with about half of each of those figures. But in the World Cup of Cars series, those stats don’t matter. We want to…
2017 marks a milestone for Ford. The American automaker is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the debut of its first pickup truck in 2017. A century later, Ford continues to produce one of the top trucks on the market: the legendary F-150. The 2018 Ford F-150 has already accrued an array of awards since it…
The LEGO® Company has released many official replicas of popular vehicles, like the MINI Cooper and VW Beetle. For every one of these collector’s sets that gets released, however, there are a dozen other models that likely won’t ever make it to shelves. That’s why the LEGO Ideas forums are filled with gearheads’ interpretations of their favorite…
The 2023 Silverado 1500 is one of seven Chevy models with an NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating Photo: Chevrolet Seven of Chevrolet’s 2023 models can take their place among the safest vehicles on the road today. These vehicles have all attained the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 5-Star Overall Safety Rating — awarded only after…
The 2017 Toyota Highlander is a midsize SUV whose focus on safety, economy, and reliability makes it an ideal choice for families. Its no boring kid-hauler, though, with a stylish exterior that turns heads and a strong new V6 under the hood that makes driving fun even with all eight seats occupied. It’s not the…
The 2017 Audi A4 is a European luxury sedan that carries a starting MSRP of $37,300. While the A4’s main competitors may be the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 Series, the new Audi A4 is in a league of its own when it comes to technology. The A4 offers 21 different driver-assistance technologies and it’s…
“New norm” is one of those buzzwords that’s been thrown around quite a bit since March. It’s now also the name of an award — the Ford New Norm Mobility Award — which was handed out at the New Designers Awards in the United Kingdom earlier this month. Ford Innovation: Three of the coolest features…
Seven of Chevrolet’s 2023 models can take their place among the safest… Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration puts dozens of vehicles… The Volvo Cars Safety Centre, which is responsible for the automaker’s safety ambitions, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.… In order to provide training to rescue workers, Volvo dropped multiple brand-new…
The all-new 2016 Subaru Forester The 2016 Subaru Forester is a powerful SUV that offers surprising fuel economy and lots of interior spaced. Blessed with Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, the Forester is one of the safest models in its class. The 2016 Forester has already starred in a commercial, which is so endearing that it…
Photo: Honda Six Honda cars have so far earned a Top Safety Pick rating or better from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, establishing them as among the safest cars on the roads today. Three of the six earned the basic TPS rating. These were the Civic hatchback, Civic sedan, and CR-V SUV. Three others…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was created by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 as an agency of the United States government’s executive branch and their Department of Transportation. Today, the NHTSA is primarily known for authoring and applying Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and conducting crash testing—vehicles that receive the annual NHTSA…
Could the newest Corvette be the next “young driver” car? Photo: Chevrolet 2020 may have gotten off to a rocky start in the arena of public health, but there have been many positive highlights. For car enthusiasts, one of these was surely the launch of the 2020 Corvette. Chevrolet’s newest take on its classic sports…
Are you planning to hit the road this summer with your dog?… Whether you’re driving in normal summer temperatures or an extreme heat wave,… The new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+,… The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require all automakers to offer… Moving to or from college can be…
Is it time to get your teen a car? When your child’s old enough to drive, they’re going to start bugging you about getting their own car. As a parent, you have to decide what’s best for your child — and that means you have to choose whether your child will get their own car…
As I grow older, I’ve found that more and more of what I was taught in driver’s ed was wrong. And no, I’m not just talking about personal biases like “American cars are infallible” or “You could never learn to drive without this reasonably-priced $400 driving course.” As the times change and technology improves, many of…
Photo: Patrick Hendry via CC Since May, there were signs that the RV industry wasn’t just surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, but possibly even thriving in it. By July, retailers and campground owners were reporting a massive surge in RV interest, which has only continued to grow since. But what do the stats say? Is 2020…
Being a passenger in a car is certainly not as stressful as being the driver, but you still have some important responsibilities, whether you’re sitting in the front or back of the car. Although you’re basically just along for the ride, your behavior as a passenger can greatly affect the driver, so it’s important to…
Many automakers like to tout the Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick ratings that their models receive from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS tests vehicles annually and rates how well they withstand, mitigate, and avoid crashes. What types of tests does the IIHS perform to arrive at its ratings, and what…
Photo: Subaru Subaru of America recently announced its sales figures for November. While they continue to reflect the widespread challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, they also continue to show substantial growth and a continued demand for the automaker’s vehicles. Beloved, and deservedly so: The 2021 Crosstrek By the last day of November, Subaru…
Whether you believe it or not, women and men are different in… While residents of California, Washington D.C., Arizona, and Texas have all seen… Cruise Automation, General Motors’ self-driving technology subsidiary, already has a major presence… After safely completing thousands of deliveries in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nuro and Kroger… As part of a new billion-euro mobility…
The 2018 Toyota Avalon is a family-friendly, full-size sedan that comes with all of the perks you expect when buying a vehicle with a Toyota badge: class-leading safety, good resale value, and a golden reputation for reliability. Even though the backseat is more accommodating than most of its rivals and its performance is not half…
The 2018 Toyota Camry enters its eighth generation and 35th model year with a bang. Long hailed as the “safe but boring” pick of the mid-size sedan segment, much as vanilla is to ice cream, the Toyota Camry has looked to remake itself into something a little more dynamic without losing its family-friendly appeal. As…
The IIHS has just released a comprehensive list of the top safest vehicles to drive for 2018; the 2018 Buick Envision achieved the “Top Safety Pick” status for the mid-size luxury SUV category. This is no easy feat, considering that this organization just adopted stricter requirements for the evaluation. Considering the Envision’s past track record for safety…
Traffic jams like this were a common sight in late-1960s Japan Photo: Riley via CC The world of vehicle and traffic safety has gone through a lot of change over the years. Today, drivers and their families are lucky enough to live in a world where cars — and the places where they drive —are…
Photo: Tracie Hall Whether you’re on a cross-country road trip or a quick run to the park, having a pet along for the ride can make driving a little more fun. According to a survey by the American Automobile Association, over 80 percent of dog owners drive with their pets in the car — but…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was created by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 as an agency of the United States government’s executive branch and their Department of Transportation. Today, the NHTSA is primarily known for authoring and applying Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and conducting crash testing—vehicles that receive the annual NHTSA…
The sunroof of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban Photo: Chevrolet Early on in the coronavirus pandemic, the CDC recommended opening your car windows when driving with others to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Now, researchers at Brown University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst have completed a new study, which confirmed that driving with your…
Featuring three models whose names begin with “En-,” Buick’s lineup of SUVs… While Buick is introducing electric and hybrid models in the Chinese market,… Buick showed off their entire 2018 lineup at the 2018 Chicago Auto… Buick, a luxury vehicle brand from General Motors, has a diverse lineup for… The IIHS has just released a comprehensive…
Food pantries are seeing longer lines than usual these days Photo: Pranav Bhatt via Flickr As novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to sweep the country, finding and affording food is becoming more difficult in many communities. Grocery store shelves remain empty, supply lines are still disrupted, and income restrictions are making providing even the barest…
Take Your Dog to Work Day is this Friday, June 23rd! If your workplace is participating in this pet-friendly occasion, make sure you take the proper precautions to get your best bud to the office. Here are a few things to consider before hitting the road: Keep Car Windows Up (And Lock ‘Em) As tempting as…
The 2017 Lincoln MKT is a full-size luxury SUV that offers all the room you could need for up to seven passengers and the performance to have fun while doing it. Its exterior design is polarizing, but the interior is impeccable and standard equipment abounds. In fact, thanks to that last characteristic and to its…
This classy sports car has never been more affordable Photo: Chevrolet For auto enthusiasts who want the fun of a sports car without the price tag of the Corvette, the Chevrolet Camaro has always been an accessible alternative. The stylish vehicle remains a sophisticated option for drivers who want to save money while still enjoying…
Many schools are back in session which translates to increased traffic during prime commuting hours. With more people on the road, safe driving is more important than ever. 4% of traffic collisions are due to issues with merging, whether it’s a failure to slow down or a case of merging entitlement. Here are some essential tips…
Cycling is a popular mode of transport for commuters in Copenhagen. Photo: Mikael Colville-Andersen According to a Greenpeace study, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Oslo hold the top three spots for Europe’s cleanest and safest transport systems. Germany’s Wuppertal Institute performed the study on behalf of Greenpeace. The study analyzed 13 European capitals on a variety of factors,…
The Ascent was recognized by the IIHS Photo: Subaru Subaru is no stranger to the IIHS or the NHTSA. The automaker is known for being one of the safest in the industry. It should therefore come as no surprise that four Subaru models earned some of the highest praise from the IIHS with its tougher…
The GMC Acadia has been fully redesigned for 2024, and the result is a midsize three-row SUV that’s significantly larger and more luxurious than last year’s model. The new Acadia also comes with a long list of new and upgraded technologies that promote connectivity, convenience, and safety. Premium Family Hauler: Get acquainted with the 2023…
The Lyriq in all its eye-catching glory Photo: Cadillac The upcoming Cadillac Lyriq is one of 2020’s most anticipated vehicle reveals. After first being teased way back in 2019, the electric SUV was scheduled for an official reveal in April. Thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, its public debut moved to August. Thankfully, GM has…
© 2024 | Thenewswheel.com | All rights reserved
