Mitsubishi Recalls Nearly 40,000 2008-2009 Lancer/Outlanders
17 Mar 2009, 15:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mitsubishi is recalling a total of 39,711 model year 2008 and 2009 Lancer and Outlander vehicles due to what seems to be a glitch concerning the braking system of these two particular models. A noti...
2009 Mercedes M-Klasse Recalled in the US
16 Mar 2009, 15:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The safety recall saga started by Hummer H3T and several other General Motors models continues with the 2009 Mercedes M-Klasse. In a notification published on its official website, NHTSA warns that ...
GM Recalls 2009 Hummer H3T Due to Faulty Fuel Tank Support
16 Mar 2009, 09:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As if the economic turmoil which slashed its sales and put its future in doubt wasn't enough, General Motors is now recalling 1,798 2009 Hummer H3T models to install a new fuel tank front strap...
Toyota Rear Seat Center Airbag, the First of a New Breed?
12 Mar 2009, 07:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Toyota has developed the world's first (according to Toyota Motor research) rear seat center airbag, meant to add to passenger's safety in case of a side collision. A...
Volvo - Stepping Beyond Safety Marketing
6 Mar 2009, 17:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / What's the first thing that comes in your mind when hearing about Volvo? 99 percent of people would answer "safety". And yes, Volvo is indeed famous for the advanced safety its models...
Recaro Is Recalling 5,444 Child Seats for Safety Reasons
4 Mar 2009, 15:40 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Just as we have assumed from the very beginning, the investigation conducted by The Chicago Tribune showing that car seats are not safe enough for your children as they detach from their base during...
Babies - Not Safe in Car Seats?
4 Mar 2009, 10:15 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / You probably thought that if you installed a car seat in the back, your baby would be perfectly safe. This might be true provided that you're not involved in a car crash. An investigation co...
NHTSA February Recalls: Mazda, Kawasaki Hit by Serious Flaws
2 Mar 2009, 14:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though February was apparently a fairly quiet month, both Kawasaki and Mazda were hit by major issues which could even lead to death, as the NHTSA notifications read. Japanese automaker Mazd...
Toyota Pre-Crash Safety Upgraded with Radar, Pre-Crash Seatbacks
2 Mar 2009, 10:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese car manufacturer Toyota recently announced it has added two new systems to its Pre-crash Safety package, namely a radar system to detect front-side collisions and electronically-controlled ...
Holden VE Omega Sportwagon Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating
2 Mar 2009, 07:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / GM's Australian division Holden proudly announced today that VE Omega Sportwagon is the first locally-built wagon that achieves the maximum safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessmen...
Mazda Recalls 30,600 2007 - 2009 CX-9 Due to Faulty Power Seats
26 Feb 2009, 08:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese automaker Mazda today told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it is recalling nearly 31,000 CX-9 vehicles in the United States after the company discovered that...
Campaign "Say Something" to Prevent Youth Reckless Driving Reloaded
25 Feb 2009, 14:57 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Many teenagers think it's cool to have a car and boast about it in front of their friends. But it's not at all cool to drive recklessly just because your car is packed with friends a...
Honda Recalls Faulty Odysseys in the US
23 Feb 2009, 15:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Recalls caused by safety glitches are common things nowadays despite the fact that automakers around the world praise their safety functions and claim their models are often the safest vehicles in t...
Toyota iQ Gets Five in Euro NCAP Safety Tests
20 Feb 2009, 11:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The tiny you-can-barely-see-it Toyota iQ shocks one more time. Even though some people would have expected to see the iQ gaining a five-star Euro NCAP testing, this is the second 2009 Toyota model t...
2009 Mazda6 Gets Five-Star EuroNCAP Rating
19 Feb 2009, 09:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Zoom-zoom proudly announced today that its 2009 Mazda6 received a five-star rating that the latest EuroNCAP safety performance tests, an award that emphasizes the high level of safety the new model ...
Zoom-Zoom Recalls 29,000 2009 Mazda6
18 Feb 2009, 10:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The paint hasn't dried yet on the 2009 Mazda6 and the Japanese automaker is now forced to recall nearly 29,000 models due to some faulty door handles. Although it may sound a bit funny at first...
2009 Ford F-150 Becomes America's Safest Full-Size Pickup
11 Feb 2009, 08:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With the IIHS “top Safety Pick” gained last November and a 5-start government crash test rating in January, the 2009 Ford F-150 has become America's safest full-size pickup, detrime...
2010 Ford Ranger Confirmed
7 Feb 2009, 22:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just like we told you on Friday, the 2010 Ford Range was just around the corner, with the American car manufacturer promising astonishing safety and enhanced fuel economy. So, here we have the offic...
2010 Ford Ranger to Be Safer than Ever
6 Feb 2009, 11:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford will unveil today the new 2010 Ranger, an upgraded model which incorporates several advanced features, with most of them especially aimed at safety and stability control. According to The Detro...
Ford Aims to Sell Volvo for Nearly $10 Billion
29 Jan 2009, 14:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volvo has been the leader in safety for many years but this thing is simply useless today when the company's sales are extremely poor. Unfortunately for the Swedish brand, Ford is continuously ...