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Consumer Reports Releases Plug-in Vehicle Survey Results, Says Volt Incident Misguided the General Public
In its 2012 Car Brand Perception Survey, Consumer Reports added a couple of questions to assess "America?s pulse" on plug-in vehicles. In particular, the magazine asked the general public questions pertaining mainly to plug-in vehicle safety. Of the surveyed group, 43 percent of respondent. . .
Found : 2 days, 19 hours ago.
Aftermarket GPS that fits like OEM for Toyota Navigation System
“The manufacturers of Toyota have been recognized to have improvements within their cars that help in road safety. The toyota navigation system is designed in a way that it does not compromise around the security from the driver along with the passenger. Most of the cars come with satnav sy. . .
Found : 4 days, 13 hours ago.
Testimony Emerges from Chevy Volt Congressional Hearing
National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator David Strickland The "unnatural relationship" between the Obama administration and US carmakers in the wake of the 2009 auto bailouts may have led to a delay in disclosing a potential safety defect in Chevrolet Volts, Republican lawmakers claim i. . .
Found : 1 week, 4 days ago.
Probe of Chevrolet Volt fires ends; safety regulators OK GM's fix
NHTSA closes its investigation into Chevrolet Volts catching on fire and issues new guidelines on handling of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids that have been damaged in severe accidents.Federal safety regulators have given the Chevrolet Volt an all-clear.
Found : 2 weeks, 2 days ago.
House Committee to Hold Chevy Volt Safety Hearing on January 25
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will hold a formal hearing to discuss and to investigate the potential fire risks associated with the extensively damaged Chevrolet Volts. Darrell Issa, R-CA, chairman of the committee, told members of the House that the hearing?titled "Vo. . .
Found : 2 weeks, 2 days ago.
CAFE Hearings Focus Opposing Viewpoints
By Jeff Cobb In Detroit on Tuesday some strong arguments were heard either in support of or against the proposed 2017-2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards and the auto industry is split on the issue. The hearing will be followed by two more this month, and these are required . . .
Found : 2 weeks, 4 days ago.
Sudden acceleration study finds problems at auto safety agency
The nation’s top auto safety regulator is ill-equipped to detect problems with high-tech electronics commonplace in today’s cars, a new government study has concluded.
Found : 2 weeks, 4 days ago.
GM Reinforces Volt Battery as Customer Service Gesture
By Jeff Cobb On Thursday GM announced it had engineered an expedient but effective solution to post-crash-test battery fires reported by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, and will ask Chevrolet Volt drivers to return to their dealers for the one-day reinforcin. . .
Found : on 8/1/12.
NHTSA investigating 2003 Infiniti M45
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation concerning Infiniti M45 sedans from the 2003 – 2004 model year. The NHTSA has received 43 complaints about inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and in 26 of these cases, the improperly calibrated fuel gauges have le. . .
Found : on 26/12/11.
Toyota Camry and Cadillac CTS get five NHTSA safety rating
The 2012 Toyota Camry and 2012 Cadillac CTS have earned the five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Last year, the 2011 Camry took home four stars in the evaluations. Toyota reminds us that the 2012 Camry is built with high-strength steel to help protect t. . .
Found : on 9/12/11.
BMW will add scooters to its lineup in 2012
BMW has been striving to reconcile its dueling images for years. Best known for its luxurious, sport-oriented cars, the German manufacturer's motorcycles are only beginning to shed their reputation as wheels for safety-conscious old men, thanks to exciting new bikes like the S 1000 RR and K 1600 . . .
Found : on 9/12/11.
U.S. traffic deaths at 61-year low
Improved safety gear is credited for reduced fatalities in 2010 and the lowest rate of deaths per miles traveled in history. Deaths in crashes involving drunk drivers also drop.Traffic deaths in 2010 fell to their lowest levels in more than 60 years, according to new data from the Department of T. . .
Found : on 9/12/11.
Feds Open Probe on Volt Battery Fires, GM Responds
By Jeff Cobb Following news of an industry wide federal electrified vehicle investigation announced two weeks ago, General Motors has since found itself the subject of a preliminary probe after impacted Chevy Volt batteries caught fire, and GM is responding to allay concerns. On Frid. . .
Found : on 29/11/11.
The Straight Story On the Chevy Volt Battery Fire
Reports of a Chevy Volt’s battery pack catching fire after a crash test have ignited fears over the car’s safety. Here’s what you could know about the test fire.
Found : on 28/11/11.
Smart bumpers: Carmakers roll out features to prevent accidents
At this year’s L.A. Auto Show, carmakers are highlighting safety features that focus on preventing accidents rather than merely surviving them.
Found : on 22/11/11.
Hybrids safer for occupants, not for pedestrians
By Jeff Cobb 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Recent studies have found hybrids to represent a mixed blessing of increased safety for their drivers, but potentially increased hazard for pedestrians. Analyzing such data for the first time, the Highway Loss Data Institute found hybrid version. . .
Found : on 17/11/11.
Electric Car Post-Crash-Test Fire Prompts Federal Investigation
By Jeff Cobb NHTSA's 20-mph pole side-impact crash test. A Chevrolet Volt that was side-impact tested for the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration and caught fire three weeks later has prompted the same agency to begin investigating lithium-ion batteries from all make. . .
Found : on 15/11/11.
Chevrolet Volt fire prompts safety probe of electric vehicle batteries
The plug-in hybrid sedan caught fire after a crash test. Federal regulators will look at the safety of batteries from several vehicles.Federal safety officials have launched a probe into whether the batteries in Chevrolet's Volt plug-in hybrid sedan are prone to fires.
Found : on 13/11/11.
2013 Ford Flex
2013 Ford FlexBlue Oval Updates Its BoxAlmost one-fifth of all Ford Flex models are sold in California, so it makes sense for the company to show off the refreshed 2013 Flex at the Los Angeles auto show. The new Flex, which goes on sale in spring 2012, receives a more powerful base engine, severa. . .
Found : on 9/11/11.
Five minivans earn IIHS Top Safety Pick award
The best selling minivan has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick award. The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country joins the Honda Odyssey, the Dodge Grand Caravan, the Volkswagen Routan and Toyota Sienna at the top of IIHS’s rankings. The brand new Nissan Quest minivan received only an “acce. . .