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…
Rats, kittens, mice, and other critters really have no manners, boundaries, or understanding of other’s property. They go where they want and need to in search of food, warmth, and shelter, and sometimes they are so blinded by these needs, they don’t stop to consider the level of danger associated with their new digs, namely…
Photo: The News Wheel A car can look and sound incredibly cool, but if it’s not safe, there’s really no point in driving it. The 2019 Kia Stinger is easily all of the above. The appealing performance sedan was recently named a Top Safety Pick Plus by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety thanks to…
By now putting on your seatbelt before you head out on every journey should be an automatic response after getting behind the wheel or settling into the passenger seat. Why? Because seatbelts have proven themselves useful in helping to keep you protected in the event of an accident. And the notable component of its safety power…
Honda just released three new commercials promoting its SUV lineup. Each ad is narrated by brand spokesman/Wonder Years child star Fred Savage, and each highlights a different aspect of the vehicles’ available safety capabilities. The first, entitled “Wolves,” does a nice job of highlighting the 2016 Honda CR-V, HR-V, and Pilot’s available AWD—which in the…
Fewer drivers and passengers died in motor-vehicle accidents in 2018 Photo: Sporti The NHTSA’s annual tally of accidental deaths on the road comes with both good news and bad news for the safety of the nation’s drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The big positive is a decline in motor-vehicle accident deaths for 2018. A total…
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