Category: Vehicle Tech

Small Cars Potentially Compromise Safety

There are many advantages to driving a small car. On average, smaller cars tend to get better gas mileage than larger trucks and SUVs. They are also easy to maintain, and the ease of parking a small car and maneuvering it through tight roads is a definite plus. However, there are some issues that might… Read more »

iOS 11 Commits to Car Safety Features

There are many people that attempt to use their smartphones when driving. These people send text messages, make phone calls, and even browse social media while driving. Distracted driving has resulted in thousands of car accidents resulting in both serious injury and death. Apple announced that it is taking steps against distracted driving, but whether… Read more »

How to Improve Safety in an Outdated Vehicle

Although your wheels might be a bit outdated, you still might be able to add the latest and greatest new technology to your car. Your car has likely been a reliable sidekick over the years, and you’ve been through a lot together, but it’s starting to feel a bit outdated. New technology is being developed… Read more »

New Safety Features Get Cars Banned From Racetracks

Predictive collision avoidance technologies are perhaps the most promising car safety innovations we’ve seen in decades. Safety features like lane-departure warnings and automatic braking systems have the potential to dramatically reduce accident rates, particularly once they become standard on new vehicles. In the context of a racetrack, however, these automated safety features can have some… Read more »

Will the Tesla Model 3 Be the Safest Car of All Time?

Since it was founded in 2003, Tesla has gained a reputation for being one of the most innovative and forward-thinking automakers in the world. This year, the company is expected to begin production of its new compact luxury sedan, the Tesla Model 3. This is one of the mostly highly-anticipated vehicle releases in recent years,… Read more »

Automakers Seek Regulatory Reforms for Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving vehicles are on the verge of becoming mainstream, but a number of major automakers are concerned that unnecessary regulatory restrictions are impeding the speed of their deployment. Specifically, there are certain safety rules that many automakers believe self-driving cars should be exempt from. Currently, all cars sold in the United States are required by… Read more »