Ok, folks, let’s put on our judging hats and look disapprovingly at some morons doing stupid things, because American Traffic Solutions, a company which services car fleets as well as operating toll booths and installing safety cameras, has released a compilation of the worst red-light runners of 2016. Be sure that you are in a…
Photo: Junior Libby Car accidents are a serious threat no matter where they take place. Not surprisingly, road traffic accidents are the leading causes of death at a global level, with rates highest in the developing world. Even if the damage to the vehicle is minimal, the people inside are can end up with horrendous…
Keselowski also won last weekend’s NASCAR race at Daytona Photo: © James Marvin Phelps In 2015, former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski only managed to win one race. In 2016, he has already quadrupled his win total and there are still 18 races left remaining. The 32-year-old Keselowski managed to use fuel strategy…
The Daytona 500 is the first points race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season and it’s also the biggest event of the year. Nicknamed the “Great American Race,” the event covers 500 miles and is 200 laps long. Richard Petty has the record for the most Daytona 500 victories with seven, while Bobby Allison is…
Impaired driving and drowsy driving are two major problems in the United States. In 2013 alone, there were 72,000 crashes that were caused by drowsy driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Even worse, the CDC reported that 9,967 people lost their lives as result of alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2014. For these…
Kevin Harvick was all smiles after his most recent NASCAR victory Photo: © Parker Anderson In a season that’s been dominated by Toyota racecars, driver Kevin Harvick was able to bring the spotlight back to the bowtie brand with his recent victory at Bristol Motor Speedway. Harvick led a total 128 laps and made the…
Photo: Toyota To win the Daytona 500 is arguably one of the most coveted achievements in NASCAR, and now Denny Hamlin has managed the feat twice at the wheel of his trusty Toyota Camry. He’s just one of 12 drivers to have done so. Hamlin had been duking it out with fellow Camry drivers for…
The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the regular Toyota Prius, though it offers much more than just a new powertrain. With the addition of the word “Prime” in the Toyota Prius name comes distinctive new styling, a massive 11.6-inch touchscreen, and multiple driving modes including a Recharge mode that uses…
Following a fatal crash involving a self-driving Uber vehicle, public trust in autonomous technology is on a rapid decline Earlier this year, a self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. As a result of the incident, and several other incidents involving self-driving vehicles, increased skepticism surrounding autonomous technology in automobiles has…
Mary Barra credited GM staff as the reason for securing a place on the World’s Most Ethical Companies of 2020 list Each year, The Ethisphere Institute releases its annual list of World’s Most Ethical Companies. This year, GM placed on the 2020 list along with 131 other international companies across different segments. The organization commended…
As Hyundai’s luxury sub-brand, Genesis has designed its G90 flagship sedan with the same quality and practicality that the rest of the Korean automaker’s models possess. Sold at an incredibly low price for the amenities and powertrains it possesses, the G90 has already made many fans in its first year of production. Entering its second…
Drunk driving is a serious crime. Not only could the driver hurt themselves in a crash, but they could also injure or kill other people on their path to self-destruction. For decades, law enforcement officials have been trying to devise ways to discourage drunk driving, from offering free cabs on major holiday weekends, to high…
Photo: Toyota Toyota announced it will make its Total Human Model for Safety software freely available starting January 2021. The automaker hopes this will help improve vehicle safety as well as help improve the software itself. When it was first launched in 2000, THUMS was the world’s first software to simulate a virtual human body…
Subaru takes an emotional approach with its newest set of advertisements Subaru recently debuted a series of ads centered around the all-new 2017 Impreza that will truly pull at the heartstrings of literally everyone everywhere. The ads, “More,” “Moving Out,” and “Rewind,” all feature moments in the lives of Impreza owners and how the safety…
Photo: Hershel Venkat Talluri Distracted driving has turned into a costly — and dangerous — problem on Canada’s roads. Ontario’s government notes that, since 2000, distraction-related fatal crashes have doubled in the province. So far in 2019, more people (44) have died from distracted driving than from impaired driving (34). To combat the problem, police…
Driving has become an extreme sport in the modern world. Instead of being drivers with good manners, many people on the road are more like dukes of hazard. Many of us practice noble habits behind the wheel, but the charms of the bottle, the LOLs on the phone, and rebellion against the speed limit have…
It’s getting increasingly difficult to earn the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+ award, the most coveted safety recognition in the automotive industry, but the all-new 2019 Honda Insight managed it with remarkable ease, acing every test the institute threw at it. To qualify for the award, a vehicle must earn the highest possible rating of “good”…
The 2021 Chevrolet commercial fleet Photo: Chevrolet General Motors is now offering OnStar Business Solutions to assist companies with fleet management. This suite combines OnStar Vehicle Insights, OnStar Safety Services, Wi-Fi, and API & Data Services. The Latest Technologies: An overview of OnStar and Chevrolet connected services “We created OnStar Business Solutions so our fleet…
In many car crashes, the primary impact is followed by secondary collisions — but today’s airbag systems aren’t equipped to deploy and protect vehicle occupants in those instances. A new technology from Hyundai Motor Group could change that. The automaker has developed what it says is the world’s first multi-collision airbag system. Here’s how it…
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark offers fuel economy and convenience. The 2014 Chevy Spark is more than just another city car. Driving the Chevy Spark makes a statement. Driving a Spark says that you don’t mind being a trendsetter and that you do not compromise. Driving a Spark says that you care about the environment and…
What’s New for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class For the 2014 model year, the ML350 will now be able to be outfitted with the ML550’s AMG styling cues, thanks to a new Sport package. Also, all models will have a split-screen dashboard display that can project different images to the driver and passenger. 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class…
2014 BMW 5 Series There’s a new member of the 2014 BMW 5 Series lineup with a diesel-fueled 535d sedan. The 550i powertrain has also seen a nice boost, making 443 hp instead of 400 like last year. Two new equipment lines—Luxury and Modern—have been added, while minor exterior styling updates and more interior storage…
Issues with the 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey fuel strainer occurring when the strainer is exposed to acidic chemicals, like those in a car wash, have caused Honda to recall over 800,000 of these minivans. Pictured: 2014 Odyssey, not in recall This just in: every car ever made anywhere has been recalled for safety issues. Okay, not…
Last week’s announcement that Formula One would get rid of grid girls was met with a lot of controversy, though this could have perhaps been avoided (to a degree) had the FIA not waited until today to announce that grid girls would not just be eliminated but would rather make way to grid kids, which…
Winter is coming… Winter will be here before you know it, and when you’re dashing through the snow in your four-door sedan, the tires can lose traction, windshields can quickly become fogged, and the rear end of your car could go off on an adventure, all on its own. Driving in the winter can surely…
NHTSA closes investigation into 360,000 F-150s from model years 2011 – 2013. In May of 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into 360,000 F-150s (model years 2011 – 2013) for issues with reduced engine power during hard acceleration. No recall had been issued at the time. The near 360,000 F-150s…
Autonomous cars are becoming a priority around the world, because removing human error from driving will make roadways safer and cut down on fatalities in accidents. However, it has recently been pointed out that this piece of cutting-edge technology might get us where we least expect it—organ donation. According to Slate, we all carry organ donation…
Photo: AAA It’ll be annoying to lose an hour of sleep when the nation’s clocks move forward an hour for the start of daylight saving time this Sunday. But according to AAA and other driving experts, grumpiness could be the least of your worries. Research indicates that drivers double their crash risk when they subtract…
Driver assistance technology is now so ubiquitous that even a relatively low-volume automaker like Subaru is now celebrating the sale of its one-millionth vehicle equipped with its patented EyeSight suite of active safety features. EyeSight was originally introduced in 2012 on the 2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback models, and has since earned a number of…
After successful harness research in 2013 with the Center for Pet Safety, Subaru is funding another round of testing for pet crates and vehicle crashes In 2013, Subaru worked with the Center for Pet Safety to investigate the safety of various pet harnesses to be used on cats and dogs when travelling in the car….
Photo: Sporti Thanks to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we have a lot of information about people’s driving habits. This includes the number of cars on the road, accidents, traffic habits, and auto-related fatalities. Using this data, Avvo — an online review site — conducted a study to find out which day of…
This time of year is especially dangerous on our nation’s roadways, as it combines holiday celebrations with potentially dangerous weather conditions. Instead of waiting for Christmas next week to start the fight against drunk driving as usual, government agencies have changed the launch date of their ad campaigns to tonight’s release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Better Than…
T. Swift is not impressed Today was decidedly not a fairytale for IndyCar racer Tony Kanaan, who crashed his No. 10 Taylor Swift racecar at the Belle Isle Grand Prix in Detroit. In the end, Kanaan was just a boy in a Chevy truck racecar that had a tendency of getting stuck… in the middle…
We all know and understand the dangers of driving drunk and distracted, but do we truly understand the gravity of driving drowsy? According to a study published by the European Commission, fatigue is a contributing factor in 10-25 percent of all crashes, while another study from the Sleep Foundation posits that going 18 hours without…
Instead of going through the trouble of setting up a controlled experiment to perform a study, why not look at the examples already at your fingertips? Australian researchers from QUT’s Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety turned to the internet to study public perception of drowsy driving. With the millions of videos available on…
80 MPH speed limit sign in Utah Highways across the United States have been gradually raising speed limits over the past several years, with many states moving maximum speed limits for vehicles up to 70 mph. Idaho, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming are currently the only three states with speed limits of 80 mph or more,…
The serious reality: fatigue affects driving. Photo: Fuschia Foot On the list of dangerous driving behaviors, what do you think would be at the top? The first two would most likely be being drunk/intoxicated and texting/emailing/typing on anything. Probably also up there is eating, applying makeup, drinking any kind of beverage, or reading. However, according…
Although you cannot control the actions of other drivers, you are in complete control of what you do behind the wheel, how you drive, and how much attention you pay when driving. If you’re doing any of the following, you’re engaging in seriously dangerous activities. Maintenance Tips: Tire care 101 Wearing headphones Headphones impede your…
Photo: W. Robert Howell via Creative Commons BY-SA 2.0 No matter how safely you navigate the roads, you can’t always depend on other drivers to be so cautious. Here at The News Wheel, we want to help you to understand all of your options when it comes to auto insurance. See Clearly: Simple ways to…
Opel vehicles equipped with OnStar have now been on the roads for about 18 months, and in that time, Opel OnStar has racked up nine million interactions, half of which came via smartphones and the myOpelApp. Currently, every second new Opel in Europe is equipped with the personal connectivity and service assistant system, which includes…
In-vehicle infotainment systems are designed for a more entertaining, connected, and responsive driving experience. But, with all their bells and whistles, in-vehicle infotainment systems can be a dangerous distraction for drivers, especially older drivers. Check Out: 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 updates According to a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the…
Nissan is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the No. 75 Nissan 300ZX winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans IMSA GTS class, the 12 Hours of Sebring, and the 1994 IMSA GTS Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Championship by putting driver Nick Millen back behind the wheel at the 2014 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca…
A sign in Utah discouraging drowsy driving National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Mark Rosekind, speaking Monday at a safety conference in Chicago, says that the agency intends to place more emphasis on curbing drowsy driving around the United States. Though drowsy driving is not granted nearly as much attention as drunk or distracted…
Driving while under the influence of drugs (DUID), an illegal act across the United States, is the focus of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) new initiative. Because DUIDs are on the rise, the NHTSA is “looking to develop creative solutions to improve safety and reduce deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes.” Check Out:…
Ah, springtime — birds singing, flowers in bloom, and orange barrels dotting the highway. While road work zones may not be the most idyllic facet of spring, a little awareness and some safe driving can save lives. That’s why the American Traffic Safety Services Association created National Work Zone Awareness Week, which is typically observed…
A pair of proposals under consideration in Washington could lead to major changes for heavy truck drivers. The Transportation Department is in the process of easing federal regulations that limit the number of hours per day that long-haul truck drivers can be out on the road. Currently, truck drivers can’t be on duty for more…
Just in time for the Russian Grand Prix, Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced that Russian racing driver Daniil Kvyat would be making a return to Formula One by taking over Pierre Gasly’s seat in 2019 (Gasly, meanwhile, was promoted to Red Bull). It marks a new chapter in Kvyat’s tumultuous F1 career and relationship with…
Kia is renewing it’s contract with B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School The leading cause of death among 15-17 year olds is motor vehicle crashes—but Kia is looking to lessen the likelihood of teen drivers getting into car accidents. The South Korean carmaker has decided to renew its partnership with B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone…
Photo: Kia Designed to teach teen drivers how to be conscientious behind the wheel with “hands-on-defensive driver training” and classroom lessons, B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) aims to reach 10,000 teen drivers and their parents this year. With Kia Motors America’s support, the sixth year running, the B.R.A.K.E.S. program will utilize Kia Souls,…
After Sunday’s opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup at Chicagoland Speedway, NASCAR drivers and Chevrolet teammates Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick got into a little brouhaha. Harvick was apparently angry that Johnson’s No. 48 Chevy SS had bumped his No. 4 car during the race, puncturing a tire and leading to his…
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