When you’re driving, it can be easy to zone in on the road and forget about pedestrians. That’s why several automakers, including Mazda, have developed emergency braking systems to detect people and avoid a collision. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released results for the small SUVs it tested, and the 2019 Mazda CX-5…
Robinson was considered a real life Batman for his charitable work with sick children Photo: Kevin Dooley During one of his recent campaign stops in Des Moines, Iowa, presidential hopeful and eccentric billionaire Donald Trump gave children the opportunity to ride in his personal helicopter and jokingly said that he was Batman, but sadly that act of…
Here at The News Wheel, we talk a lot about the latest and greatest features of cars, from luxurious seats to the interactive infotainment systems. What really matters in a vehicle, though, is its ability to protect you if the worst should happen. If it’s a fender-bender or a catastrophic collision, we all want to…
Still no update has been provided about the condition of Manziel Photo: © Erik Drost On Wednesday, June 22nd, TMZ Sports reported that controversial ex-football star Johnny Manziel was involved in a serious car crash in Dallas, Texas. TMZ confirmed the 2015 Nissan GT-R involved in the incident was indeed registered to Manziel and it’s…
BMW vehicles are probably the reason horses on carousels always look so spooked Various cities across the country are home to a collection of decorated statues scattered throughout their metropolitan areas. Cincinnati is famous for its Flying Pig statues, while Albuquerque is lined with Painted Pony sculptures. Similarly, the town of Meridian, Mississippi is home…
The title of this post, “Garage Ready to Catch Crashed Cars,” might sound like the start of a new advertisement for an independent auto shop. Shockingly, it is not, because this auto shop does not need any more promotion, since the work is literally flying into the lot. It also gives a lot of merit…
Famous mathematician John Nash and his wife, Alicia, were killed Saturday in a car accident in New Jersey Photo: Peter Badge John Forbes Nash, Jr., the mathematician famous for his work in game theory all while battling paranoid schizophrenia, was killed in a car crash over the holiday weekend with his wife, Alicia. Nash’s story…
A driver’s ed student crashed into her driving school in Bellevue, Washington during her driving test When you’re first learning to drive, there is nothing more nerve-wracking than taking your driving test. It’s the moment in your life when the pressure to do well is so thick, you could cut it with a knife. The…
Photo: WPTZ Chances are pretty good that wherever you are right now, the weather is unpleasant. (That is, unless you live in one of those parts of the world where it is almost always beautiful and seldom unpleasant, in which case, you’re a jerk.) Still, you probably have to trudge out into the snow and…
M City was designed to accelerate the growth of autonomous technology Photo: UM News Service via YouTube The University of Michigan’s Mobility Transformation Center estimates that driverless vehicles could save tens of thousands of lives, as well as prevent more than a million injuries suffered each year in car collisions, and that’s just in the…
Ford has been proving its supremacy as a provider of law enforcement officer vehicles, be it from the perspective of sales or constant innovation geared toward stealth and safety. The automaker has now reaffirmed once more its domination from a performance perspective, topping tests conducted by the Michigan State and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department….
Uber has reached a settlement with the family of Elaine Herzberg, who died after a self-driving Uber struck her as she crossed the street with her bicycle in Arizona. Travel Carefully: Follow these tips for travelling with your pets The crash, which occurred late on Sunday, the 18th, has been under investigation ever since, and…
Yesterday, Red Bull Racing unveiled the RB14, its 2018 Formula One challenger, before putting Daniel Ricciardo in the car for a few shakedown and promotion laps around the wet Silverstone circuit. The team was limited to 100 km of running, but before they could reach that limit, Ricciardo crashed into the barriers at low speed….
The 2016 Toyota Prius earned five stars from Euro NCAP Today, Euro NCAP, a vehicle safety watchdog much like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), awarded the 2016 Toyota Prius its highest safety rating of five stars. This follows a Top Safety Pick+ designation for the…
The 2015 Kia Sedona Kia Motors America announced today that the new 2015 Kia Sedona minivan has been awarded a 5-star overall safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Sedona scored a perfect 5-star rating on the front-impact, side-impact, and pole crash tests. “NHTSA’s recent 5-star rating of the 2015 Sedona…
Subaru’s sales numbers may have been impacted by COVID-19, but its February figures are promising… Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts crash tests… The 2017 Kia Optima has just received the IIHS’s annual Top Safety… For the 2017 model year, the popular Hyundai Elantra underwent a drastic… The 2016 Toyota Highlander…
Photo: Volvo If there’s anything we can take away from the existence of “Mythbusters,” it’s that wanton destruction and mechanical carnage can be both fun and informative. Such is the case with Volvo’s newest crash test, in which it dropped vehicles from a crane 30 meters — or just shy of 100 feet — in…
Photo: Hyundai The 2019 Veloster hatchback recently became the 11th Hyundai vehicle to win recognition for its crash prevention and mitigation features from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. After a rigorous series of crash tests, the Veloster received a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS. The organization highlighted the Veloster’s standard and available…
The 2016 Ford Edge is a mid-size crossover that offers three engine choices and earned impressive crash test safety ratings from the federal government. Coming with the choice of front-wheel and all-wheel drive, the 2016 Edge carries a starting MSRP of $28,700. Key competitors in the mid-size crossover segment include the Nissan Murano, Jeep Grand…
Ch-ch-ch-ch-chaaanges are in store for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. This year, the popular and cost-effective small car has undergone a lot of changes compared to last year’s model. With a new, more modern style, a generous number of standard features, and excellent crash test ratings, this car is better than ever—and definitely ready to lead…
The 2022 Blazer is one of five Chevy models with an NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating Photo: Chevrolet Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration puts dozens of vehicles through a rigorous series of crash tests. The models that hold up the best are awarded with the NHTSA’s coveted 5-Star Overall Safety Rating. For…
The New 2020 Chrysler Voyager Photo: FCA The all-new 2020 Chrysler Voyager has received a five-star overall safety rating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the minivan the highest possible rating for its safety features and great performance in crash tests. A Stand-Out Sedan: Comparing the Chrysler 300 to the Ford Fusion When evaluating…
The 2022 Outlander Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently put the all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander through crash testing and awarded it with the Top Safety Pick+ designation. This is the highest safety rating possible. Check Out How the Outlander Has Improved: An overview of the 2022 model Photo: Mitsubishi Motors In…
An updated IIHS crash test of seven midsize sedans made all but… All nine of the awarded Honda and Acura models earned the highest possible score… The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, is the gold standard… Subaru’s sales numbers may have been impacted by COVID-19, but its February figures are promising… Audi’s 2021…
The Chevy Bolt after its Small Overlap Crash Test A lot has already been said about the incredible efficiency of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. With an impressive 238-mile range, the Bolt’s powertrain is able to get you to where you need to go for less. But what of the Chevy Bolt’s safety? Well, the Insurance…
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 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has earned IIHS’s highest possible safety rating of Top Safety Pick+ It looks like the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan is more than just a pretty face. Chrysler’s new minivan recently underwent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash testing, which is considered one of the most stringent in the industry, and…
The 2015 Honda Pilot SUV The new 2015 Honda Pilot has been awarded a four-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The rating applies to front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive models of the Honda Pilot. The latest edition of Honda’s crossover SUV scored four stars in the front crash test, five stars in the…
Photo: Lincoln The new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+, making it just one of six midsize luxury SUVs to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top safety honor in its updated crash test. Lincoln’s newest Nautilus earned green lights across the board from IIHS, scoring good ratings in all…
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…
Improvements made in the difficult front overlap crash test earned the MKZ Top Safety Pick+ honors Nearly two months after its platform-mate, the 2017 Ford Fusion, was able to earn Top Safety Pick+ honors from the IIHS, the 2017 Lincoln MKZ followed suit and picked up the same prestigious award for itself. Ultimate Luxury: Discover what…
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 has received excellent marks in crash tests When you are deciding on a vehicle to purchase, you must take a few factors into consideration. Not only do you have to consider the vehicle’s cost, but you must carefully research a vehicle’s safety rating and resale value. A vehicle with a high safety…
The 2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid earned a 5-star Euro NCAP rating for safety Photo: Ford Motor Company The new 2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid isn’t just one of the most dynamic and efficient seven-seat SUVs on offer in Europe. With the news that it earns a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating in crash testing,…
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport adds IIHS Top Safety Pick+ to its list of accolades Photo: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Just as easily as the Ford Bronco Sport conquers trails and treacherous terrain, it has conquered IIHS crash testing. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the all-new Bronco Sport a 2021 IIHS…
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Activ Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Chevy Trailblazer has earned the highest safety rating of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after receiving the highest ratings of “good” in six crash tests. Available Now: 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer The six crashworthiness tests conducted by the agency evaluate how a vehicle’s…
The 2016 Toyota Highlander scored a Top Safety Pick+ designation from IIHS after performing spectacularly in the small overlap front crash test The 2016 Toyota Highlander joins just two other mid-size SUVs on the market in earning the coveted Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The only two other…
The IIHS passenger safety study has resulted in the safety organization calling for better passenger safety The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is known for being one tough safety organization. Its litany of crash tests has made it one of the most influential crashworthiness ratings programs in the automotive industry. And, after adding a…
The 2021 Acadia Elevation Photo: GMC U.S. News & World Report has compiled a list of the Safest Midsize SUVs in 2021, based primarily on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ratings. The 2021 GMC Acadia performed well in crash tests, earning praise from the publication, and the 2021…
The Buick Encore Photo: Buick Three of Buick’s 2020 SUV models have received 5-Star Overall Safety Ratings from the NHTSA, extending the brand’s reputation for trustworthy performance and protection. NHTSA’s Overall Safety Rating combines scores from crash testing in three categories: The Frontal Crash rating combines scores from front driver-side and front passenger-side tests, which…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently awarded the 2015 Chevy Traverse a five-star safety rating, the highest rating a vehicle can receive from the government administration. NHTSA Gives 2015 Chevy Traverse a Five-Star Safety Rating ©GM Specifically, the all-new Traverse received five stars in both front and side crash tests and picked up…
The 2016 Pilot undergoes the small overlap frontal crash test The redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot has received a 2015 Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, meaning the Japanese automaker is halfway towards achieving its goal of building the first three-row mainstream SUV with the highest possible rating from both the…
Photo: Hyundai Lengthening its already impressive list of honors, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade now owns a 5-Star Safety Rating from the NHTSA. In both its FWD and AWD configurations, the Palisade received the federal agency’s highest overall safety score, along with the highest score in both frontal and side crash testing. The Palisade has also…
A computer aided engineering simulation of cooling airflow to a brake system At the new Simulation Innovation and Modeling Center in Columbus, Ohio, vehicle testing can happen virtually, with the click of a button. Though the union representing crash test dummies may malign the SIMCenter, computer-aided simulation has the potential to improve manufacturing processes and…
Mazda has a few things going for it – a strong research and development department, some seriously good-looking cars, and a rabid, dedicated fan base that desperately wants the comparatively small Japanese automaker to succeed. So, when news broke that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had listed crash test ratings for an 2018 AWD…
The 2016 Audi A6 has just proven that it’s as safe as it is luxurious with a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the highest rating available. With refreshed looks for 2016, the A6 scored the highest possible score in the small overlap crash test, which has been added rather recently…
Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts crash tests to determine the safety of vehicles hitting the market for the upcoming model year. This year, of the 15 vehicles to earn the Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+), the highest safety rating available, four of them were Subaru models. This year, the Impreza, Legacy,…
The 2015 Ford Mustang is, inarguably, one of the most exciting new vehicles on the market today. Now, according to the results of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests, it’s safe to say that it’s also one of the safest. The new Mustang earned a five-star Overall…
As the year comes to a close, Honda has something big to celebrate: every 2018-2019 model tested this year has earned the highest-possible five-star score for overall vehicle safety in crash testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, making the Honda lineup one of the safest in the industry. Of the 12 tested models,…
2015 Audi A3 – IIHS Top Safety Pick+ The results are in, and the Audi A3 and S3 passed their crash tests with flying colors, each earning a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The A3 went the extra mile, earning a Top Safety Pick+ rating, the highest a car can…
The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded the new 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek with the organization’s highest safety rating. Both the gas and hybrid versions of the crossover SUV earned a 5-Star Safety Rating from the Federal government, after passing recently conducted crash tests with flying colors. The…
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