GM’s self-driving Chevy Bolt Photo: Digital Trends Self-driving cars have been happily puttering along for some time until recently, reassuringly waving off the few collisions that occurred because, after all, they were usually at low speeds and often caused by people rear-ending the meticulously law-following (and therefore granny-driving) self-driving cars. Taking Care: These preventative car…
Most tabletop games involve strategy and/or luck, but a handful of games out there involve actual skill, too. Dexterity-based games may not be popular with the vast majority of adult gamers (who mostly associate it with Jenga), but they’re pretty common in the children’s arena–where players are developing fine motor skills. The original Karambolage game HABA,…
Photo: Facts guru Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority claimed that it will start testing out smart license plates equipped with technology to automatically notify police and paramedics in the event of a crash. The item would also enable drivers to communicate with others on the road about any accidents they witness on the road or…
In the aftermath of a fatal collision between a self-driving Uber and a bicycle-pushing pedestrian, priority seems to be given to the matter of finding out who is to blame. And, after many, many people speculatively said, “Shouldn’t the Uber’s LIDAR sensors have been able to see her before the crash?” LIDAR sensor producer Velodyne…
An investigation by the New York Times has found that Uber’s self-driving vehicle project was far behind the competition, having problems with things like maneuvering through construction or driving next to tall vehicles, before one struck and killed a woman in Arizona. Safety First: Take care of the most important safety feature on your car,…
Photo: Ryan Welsgerber Not all collisions are caused accidentally. In some cases, the collisions are carefully staged by individuals seeking to make money from fraudulent claims. If you own a luxury vehicle, new car, or work vehicle, you’re more likely to be a target for this scam. Learn more about the different types of staged…
Testing out a new vehicle at a dealership is a fun and important part of the car buying process. But what happens if an accident occurs during the test drive? Will your auto insurance policy cover the incident? Will the dealership make you pay for the damages out of pocket? Discover how to calmly navigate this…
After a fatal collision between an autonomous Uber SUV and an Arizona pedestrian raised concerns about the safety of self-driving technology, some car companies seemed unfazed. The Google-owned Waymo, for instance, is still racing full-steam-ahead to be the first to market a mass-production autonomous car. Toyota, on the other hand, has had a different response….
Subaru and the Center for Pet Safety have announced the results of the 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Study Last month, we announced that Subaru was continuing research with the Center for Pet Safety (CPS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and consumer advocacy organization, after investigating the safety of pet harnesses in cars back in 2013….
We’re a step closer to developing a roadside test for driver sleepiness thanks to new research from our scientists: https://t.co/oJONkU8NhV pic.twitter.com/quVZs4ePoU — University of Surrey (@UniOfSurrey) October 3, 2018 Drowsy driving contributes to 100,000 crashes (and 80,000 injuries, 6,500 deaths) each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite the severity of this roadside…
The man who helped manage the late actor’s cars is being accused of stealing several of his luxury vehicles Photo: dfirecop It only took one day after Paul Walker’s fatal car crash for his family to find out who his real friends were. A lawsuit filed on June 11th by Walker’s father alleges the man…
Effectiveness of safety tech Photo: GM General Motors offers an array of driver assistance, headlighting, and safety features in its vehicles. Recently, GM ran a study to determine the effectiveness of such features, and it turns out that many of the features help lower the amount of crashes. Safety and More Tech: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer…
The photo Kim Kardashian instagrammed after her accident TMZ is reporting that a black GMC Yukon carrying three of our nation’s most prominent Kardashians skidded off an icy road in Montana and crashed into a ditch this weekend. There was reportedly no damage to the vehicle or its passengers, and there were no citations issued…
A 2016 Audi SQ7 prototype made a dynamic entrance into the public eye with a crash video on YouTube Video footage has surfaced of a 2016 Audi SQ7 prototype crashing at the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany. Damage to the Audi didn’t look that severe, but a hard collision with the guardrail was enough to lift three wheels…
New York City will be the sight of a large-scale pilot program for connected vehicle technology Photo: Kaysha Around the world, automakers and transportation departments alike have been testing connected vehicle technology. Also known as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, this technology is the industry’s next big step towards preventing crashes and deaths. Testing for this technology…
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