The Drive Behind the Industry
Had there been people inside the Golf Mk2, they would’ve had little chance of surviving. Enthusiasts and journalists often complain about car bloat. Today’s vehicles are noticeably bigger and heavier…
A new GM patent aims to alert you to deteriorating road conditions before you even see them. Let’s face it: America’s road infrastructure is less than perfect. Potholes, pockmarks, and…
Forward visibility on some vehicles tested fell by as much as 58 percent over 25 years. Vehicles today are far larger than they were before the turn of the century.…
The Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Toyota RAV4 aren’t among them. Tougher test standards mean fewer cars are earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick Awards this…
The systems still struggle to detect and avoid motorcycles, however. A few years ago, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) discovered that its automatic emergency braking (AEB) test wasn’t…
The “Active Heel Airbag” can protect against serious foot injuries Six airbags are now standard in almost all cars in Europe, and eight is not uncommon. An additional airbag could…
The consequences are dire. In a nation known for its polite queuing and tea-drinking, one thing Brits aren’t holding back on is their heavy-footed driving. A startling 81 per cent…
Dummies wearing reflective clothing were repeatedly hit in nighttime testing. Modern cars have all kinds of safety tech, but new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reminds…
It is called Battery Lock and it locks the battery every time the e-bike is switched off, making it unusable and unsalable As the result of technological evolution, a new…
Check out your 12-volt battery before it’s too late. Get ready, folks – Monday, 6 January, is shaping up to be a real “non-starter” for thousands of drivers, literally. According…