Car Safety
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A proposed class action alleges Ferrari failed to address reported brake issues.
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New crash safety rules may lead to more buttons, fewer touchscreens
Euro NCAP crash safety testing will soon favor physical buttons over touchscreens.
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Volvo cars will soon warn of crashes ahead
In the near future, other cars and surrounding infrastructure will be able to warn you of upcoming hazards.
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Hyundai wants to make snow chains a thing of the past
Hyundai has demonstrated tires that grow “snow chains” at the push of a button.
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Ford aims to make cop cars safer for perps
A rear-seat airbag system could keep suspects safer in the rear seat in case of a crash.
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Multiple 2010-2012 BMWs recalled because engines could stall
Bolts securing the VANOS system on the cars could come loose.
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Ferrari's latest recall affects over 600 cars in the U.S. alone.
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Cruise parks robotaxis in California after DMV pulls permit
Cruise's driverless cars have been blocked from California's roads following an accident that occurred on Oct. 2.
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Mercedes crashes two electric cars, eyes accident-free future
Mercedes-Benz is continuing to improve the safety of its cars as it transitions to a full-electric lineup.
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Review: Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot advances self-driving capability to the next step
Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot represents the next step toward autonomous driving.
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Review: Ford BlueCruise 1.2 adds function, smooths rough edges
Ford’s BlueCruise is better with an update but still trails GM’s Super Cruise for hands-free driving capability.
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Lamborghini, Ducati test car-to-motorcycle communication system
Technology is being developed to prevent some of the most common types of accidents between cars and motorcycles.
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The Bolide's carbon-fiber monocoque meets the same FIA rules for LMH and LMDh race cars.
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Volvo EX30 will be small but big on safety
The EX30 baby electric crossover will feature active and passive safety similar to what's found in Volvo's larger vehicles.
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Ford still working on roof-mounted airbags, files another patent
Ford continues to explore new possibilities for the traditional crash safety airbag.
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2017-2021 Porsche Panamera recalled due to fire risk
A recall has been issued on Porsche's performance hatchback and wagon.
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Owners of older Dodge and Chrysler vehicles told to stop driving after recent airbag deaths
Owners are still driving vehicles with defective Takata airbags years after recalls were issued.
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Mercedes aims for zero crashes by 2050
With self-driving technology, Mercedes predicts it will be able to eliminate crashes.
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The latest recall affects more than 53,000 vehicles in the U.S.
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Rivian recalls nearly all of its vehicles built to date
Rivian has issued a recall on the R1S SUV, R1T pickup truck, and EDV van built for Amazon.
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Ford patented an external airbag system
Ford has patented an airbag that would deploy from a vehicle's grille.
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Volvo EX90 occupant sensing system could save a trapped loved one
Volvo's electric XC90 successor will debut a world-first safety technology.
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Tesla recalls close to 1.1M vehicles due to faulty power windows
Tesla's latest recall affects every vehicle in its lineup.
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Stop-sale order issued for 2023 Nissan Z
Nissan has halted sales of its automatic-shift 2023 Z sports car because of a park-gear problem.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran