The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Chrysler have announced a recall of 242,780 Ram pickup trucks because of a steering problem that can result in car accidents at slow speeds when the wheel is sharply turned, as in parking lots. The steering problem, called “a loss of directional stability,” can occur because the [...]

To protect unsuspecting pedestrians, bike riders and the visually impaired, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has taken steps towards requiring hybrid and electric vehicles to have artificial noise generators. The NHTSA, which made the announcement on July 7, was mandated to create the regulations by the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010. Unlike [...]

As the legal use of marijuana rises across the U.S., many states have failed to write laws that prohibit driving while high, and, some authorities argue the number of pot-related auto accidents is growing as a result. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that, based on random roadside checks, 16.3% of nighttime drivers [...]

It looks like a government probe into the recurring issues with Ford’s F-150 trucks has just expanded to close to three million vehicles. Zack’s Equity Research covered the probe in great detail. Since the F-150 is Ford’s main moneymaker, the possible repercussions of the probe and the associated publicity could have quite an impact: The [...]

The subject of recalls has been a frequent one on this blog lately, and for good reason. The recent revelation that neither used car dealers nor car rental agencies are legally required to perform recall-mandated servicing is of growing concern. Stories on the subject are starting to pop up all over the country. Here in [...]

There are a lot of common factors that can lead to auto accidents, such as driving while intoxicated, distracted driving, drowsy driving, mechanical failure in the vehicle, and the list goes on. Each Thursday for the next few weeks, I will be exploring these major causes of accidents, and the trends associated with them. It [...]

I recently wrote about the subject of rental cars and recalls on this blog [Part 1, Part 2].  The basic problem is that rental companies are allowed to keep recalled cars on the road without having done the work required by the manufacturer. When you rent a car, you assume you are renting a safe [...]

If you’re anything like me, you’re desperately addicted to your morning coffee. In my case, several cups of it. As a matter of fact, many people drink their coffee during their morning commutes. If you drive a Hyundai Elantra that could very well be a problem. Mihnea Radu, a writer for Auto Evolution, brings us [...]

Assumptions can get you in trouble. For instance, assuming when you rent a vehicle that it is safe and in good condition. This is not always the case. That rental car you got on your business trip to Denver? It might be under recall. The subject has been gaining steam for awhile now, especially with [...]

All kinds of public awareness campaigns exist across the United States to combat drunk driving. Let’s take a look at a new initiative in Texas that’s focusing on the designated driver. Pamela Cosel, a digital content producer for KXAN, gives us a quick summary: The Texas Department of Transportation is launching a new campaign designed [...]