Tesla Is Under NHTSA Investigation Again, Two Complaints Triggered This One
28 Mar 2023, 18:19 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The popular EV maker seems to not be able to escape constant regulatory inquiry and oversight. However, the safety-related issue is pretty serious
ZF Unveils Heated Seat Belts, They Look Just Like Regular Ones
5 Jan 2023, 15:21 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Can you imagine having not just heated seats, but also heated seat belts next winter? Well, we could definitely go for this. Here's what you need to know
Latest Tesla Recall in China Uses OTA update But Doesn't Fix the Defect
25 Nov 2022, 14:10 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / All Model S and X units sold in China are included, apart from some Model 3 vehicles. Why isn’t Tesla doing something similar in the U.S.?
Kim Kardashian Faces Backlash Over Son Psalm Traveling Without a Seat Belt
26 Jun 2022, 16:27 UTC · By: Monica Coman / Kim Kardashian and her family are no strangers to backlash, but this time it’s all about Kim’s parenting skills regarding seatbelt laws.
Ford Expedition Carrying 25 People Involved in T-Bone Crash With Semi
3 Mar 2021, 06:59 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The SUV had had the rear seats removed to fit as many people as possible inside; fifteen of the passengers have died as a result of the collision
This Clever Seat Belt Keeps Your Pets Safe in the Car
8 Aug 2020, 13:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Keep your furry friend safe while driving with The Car Companion, the world’s first fully retractable seat belt specifically built to reduce excess slack
Ford to Expand Seat Belt Monitor System to Its Entire Lineup in the U.S.
25 Jun 2019, 12:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Ford to expand use of Seat Belt Monitor from Ranger, Explorer and Expedition to all the cars in currently sells in the United States
Seat Belt Pretensioners Cause Ford F-150s to Catch Fire, 2 Million Recalled
6 Sep 2018, 13:43 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Ford to recall nearly two million F-150 pick-up truck on account of the seat belt pretensioners which may cause a fire in certain conditions.
Not Wearing the Seat Belt in the Rear and the Horrible Consequences It Has
8 Aug 2017, 13:49 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / As a driver, you shouldn't set off until everyone in the car is fastened in their seats, regardless whether they sit in the front or the back
How Many Americans Buckle Up? You'd Be Surprised to Know
9 Nov 2016, 15:33 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Wearing a seat belt is not an option, and there's a good reason for that: it can save lives. However, some Americans don't agree. The question is: how many?
2014 Ford Fusion Gains Rear Inflatable Safety Belt
14 Aug 2013, 08:27 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Ford has announced the introduction of its rear inflatable safety belt on the 2014 Fusion, which thus becomes the first mid-size sedan to offer such a feature. Already available in the Explored, ...
Ford's Rear Inflatable Seat Belt, Best Tech of 2011
18 Feb 2011, 13:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The year has just begun, but the number of awards American manufacturer Ford is receiving for either its new models or technologies increases by the day. After this week Ford's Edge model was n...
New Seat Belt Pretensioner from TRW
6 Dec 2010, 16:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Safety in a car is about to be taken to a whole new level thanks to a new seat belt pretensioner announced today by supplier TRW. The new system is the second generation manufactured by the company ...
TRW Intoduces Self-Adaptive Seat Belt Load Limiter
7 Jun 2010, 14:48 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Automotive active and passive safety solutions developer TRW announced the launch of its self adaptive seat belt load limiting technology that can adapt to different body sizes of passengers.The Sel...
Click It or Ticket Campaign Is Here
25 May 2010, 08:03 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The U.S. authorities have debuted a safety belt use campaign yesterday, May 24, with law enforcement officers across the country making sure that this essential safety system is used.Entitled &ldquo...
How Inflatable Seat Belts Work
12 Nov 2009, 16:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The biggest news this past week from the automotive industry, in terms of safety innovations at least, was Ford's announcement it has completed work on the world's first inflatable seat be...
ESP as Standard in the EU Starting 2011
18 Mar 2009, 15:53 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The European Parliament has passed the law which will require all new models to be sold in the European Union starting 2011 to be fitted with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) as standard on all v...