Latin World Gets Dedicated NCAP
19 Oct 2010, 09:50 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The automotive market in Latin America and the Caribbeans now has a new safety performance testing organization, as the Latin NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) has debuted. The Latin NCAP was la...
Google Testing Autonomous Cars
11 Oct 2010, 06:46 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Autonomous cars have been one of the engineers’ dreams for a long time and it seems that the story is on its way to becoming a reality. The source of this transition is a rather unexpected one...
SAFECELLapp iPhone App to Combat Distracted Driving
28 Sep 2010, 10:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A new iPhone application hit the market today addressing the problem of distracted driving. Dubbed SAFECELLapp, the mobile application warns users of local no-text and no-cell rules, alerts them whe...
Ford Performance Racing Driver Supports Cycling Safety
31 Aug 2010, 10:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Ford’s V8 Supercar driver Mark Winterbottom will be taking the two-wheeled path later this year when he will climb on a bicycle to participate in the Ford Otway Cycling Classic in Geelong on N...
Bulgarian Drivers Guided by Swarovski Crystals
10 Aug 2010, 09:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / For years now, Swarovski crystal have been invading stores showing up on all kinds of products such as clothes, shows, bags, toys and even vehicles. But did it ever cross your mind that your roads c...
Dacia Duster Might Have Handling Issues
6 Aug 2010, 06:32 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault's Dacia Duster has been another true hit for the French manufacturer in recent months, as customers from around Europe have signed up on long lists to have one as soon as possible. Howe...
AKTIV Road Safety Project - BMW and Volkswagen
13 Jul 2010, 15:32 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / As the world’s roads become ever more crowded, the need for traffic safety is constantly increasing. While the global automotive producers are making efforts to develop new systems that increa...
Confirmed: UK’s Motorcycle Test to Be Reviewed
9 Jun 2010, 07:22 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After receiving a large number of complaints from motorcycle groups and visiting a test centre to look at the testing procedure, UK’s Road Safety Minister Mike Penning ordered a review of the ...
38 Million Licensed U.S. Drivers Would Fail A Written Drivers Test
27 May 2010, 14:45 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The American roads are not a safe place to be these days. At least this seems to be the conclusion of the 2010 GMAC Insurance National Divers Test, which shows that 38 million licensed drivers in th...
Runaway Truck Ramps - The Speed Killers
13 May 2010, 14:47 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / When people think of weapons and destruction, the first thing that comes to mind is usually a bullet, because, despite its neglectable mass, it has such a high kinetic energy (thanks to its travelin...
Volvo Trucks Looking For Road Safety Solutions Developers
12 May 2010, 14:05 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Each year, the European Transport Training Association (EuroTra) collaborates with Volvo Trucks to select and award the companies that offer the best product or service aimed at improving road safet...
International Carmakers Support Vehicle Safety Improvements
7 May 2010, 14:20 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) recently stressed the importance of automotive safety and outlined future directions in the field. The AIAM showed both opportunit...
Citroen Driver Training for Young Arsenal Players
7 May 2010, 07:46 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / British professional football clubs seem to be getting more and more involved in the road safety initiatives for children lately. After Kumho Tyres and Manchester United partnered to offer kids the...
Renault and Michelin Debut CO2 Cutting Campaign
7 May 2010, 07:24 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Reducing the CO2 emissions and improving road safety doesn’t only depend on sophisticated technologies. Sometimes it’s the little things that can enhance the level of safety and eco-frie...
Kumho and Man. U. Launch Road Safety Campaign for Children
7 May 2010, 06:52 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Kumho Tyres, the Manchester United Foundation and Greater Manchester Police recently launched ‘Play Safer’, a new football skills and road safety training programme for children aged fiv...
Webber Slams "Nanny State" Victoria for Hamilton Incident
30 Mar 2010, 09:33 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although penalized by the FIA for his race incident with Lewis Hamilton, Australian racer Mark Webber did not hesitate in defending the 2008 F1 champion following his short encounter with the Victor...
PARS Fights for Safer Roads
12 Mar 2010, 14:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A new coalition has been formed in order to promote road safety and raise awareness of traffic safety initiatives that prevent injuries and decrease fatalities in the United States. Dubbed the Partn...
UK Citizens Apply Road Ethics To Family and Friends
11 Mar 2010, 15:35 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / An UK online survey shows that 73 percent of the British citizens would report elderly relatives or friends to the authorities if they showed signs of driving incapacity. The study was conducted by...
UK Has New Road Works Safety Rules
10 Mar 2010, 14:31 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has issued a new set of safety rules that regulate the country’s roadworks. The specialized firms that carry out road works already have to p...
Colored Potholes Designed by Italian Students
3 Mar 2010, 16:02 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Two Italian students came up with an idea aimed at improving traffic safety by increasing the visibility of potholes, that are a constant threat to motorists. Domenico Diego and Cristina Corradin...