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This EV Battery Ejection System Looks Perfectly Safe In Case Of Fire
A burning EV battery launching out of the side of a car sounds like a serious flaw, but these safety researchers want to do it on purpose.
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Man Faces Five Years In Prison For Pointing Laser At Trump's Helicopter
It may seem like a joke, but the FAA takes it very seriously.
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Factory Worker Sues Tesla For $51 Million, Claims Assembly-Line Robot Knocked Him Out
Forget Optimus, it's a Model 3 assembly-line robot which is giving Tesla its latest legal headache.
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Feds Back Off On Pretending To Care About Pedestrian Safety
While plenty of cities in the U.S. have announced Vision Zero plans, the feds and even local governments have never really cared about pedestrian safety.
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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Lime Rock Park
The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, but the track called it a "mechanical failure."
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Nantucket Seagull Smashes Car Window With A Clam — Talk About Fowl Play
Police say the bird likely missed the paved parking lot at the Wicked Island Bakery and accidentally hit the window of general manager Heather Woodbury's car.
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These Are The 5 Safest New Pickup Trucks You Can Get (According To IIHS)
Pickups bring a lot to the table, from their ability to haul cargo around to their rugged design. However, safety is another factor to keep in mind when buying.
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Hyundai Recalls Nearly Every Palisade It Ever Sold For Seatbelt Issue
NHTSA says about 1% of these vehicles may be equipped with seat belt buckles in the first and second row outboard seats built from out-of-spec components.
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These U.S. States Still Don't Have Motorcycle Helmet Laws
Some states like to play it fast and loose with the safety of their motorcycle-riding public.
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Private Jet Goes Off Runway And Crashes Into House, Luckily Without Hurting Anyone
A Kentucky resident received an unexpected visitor when an airplane crashed into the side of her home.
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Stolen Car Jumps Seattle Drawbridge To Evade Police
The stolen Audi Q5 broke through barriers and jumped across the gap in the bridge, risking a plunge of more than 40 feet to the water below.
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Woman's Grand Theft Auto Game Interrupted When Real Police Chase Crashes Into Bedroom
Add one more reason to the ever-growing list of why police chases need to stop.
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Tesla Cybertruck, Volkswagen ID Buzz, Ford F-150 Lightning, And More New EVs Face IIHS Crash Tests With Mixed Results
Four of the seven EVs achieved the IIHS' highest rating of good in the updated moderate overlap test.
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Studded Tires Are Illegal In These US States
Studded tires dig into ice, but also into pavement, so there are costs beyond the price of rubber to aiding driver safety. Some states don't want to pay it.
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How Reliable Are Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems? Here's What AAA Says
Your car's tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is supposed to alert you to under-inflated tires, but how accurate is it? AAA put this tool to the test.
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IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Winners Must Have Anti-Speeding Tech By 2027 — And DUI Detection By 2030
Time will tell if automakers decide to produce new vehicles with these features in order to receive meet IIHS Top Safety Pick+ requirements.
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These States Still Allow You To Ride In Truck Beds
Riding in the back of a breezy, open pickup truck — you've probably tried it out at some point in your life. Is it legal, and if so what states allow it?
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Do Diesel Trucks Wear Out Tires Faster Than Gas Models?
All tires wear down over time, but are gas or diesel engines more likely to accelerate this deterioration? Here's the breakdown on tire wear and tear.
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Why Your Check Engine Light Might Keep Coming Back After Being Cleared
It happens at the worst time — stuck in traffic or a long road trip — when you see that check engine light flick on. Here's why it may keep returning.
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Lexus Downsizes American Production Over Tariffs: Report
Tariffs were meant to bring production back to the U.S., but not everyone seems to have got the memo.
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New GM Patent Could Get Old, Dangerous Drivers Off The Road
The technology would use both vehicle and driver data to make the determination and come up with a "driver retirement score."
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What To Do If Your Brakes Fail At Highway Speed
We rely on our cars to get us around safely, but brakes are part of a complex system that just might fail on the highway. If that happens, try these strategies.
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Is It Legal To Drive A Truck Without The Bed?
There are a few reasons why you might drive a pickup truck without a bed, but can this modification get you into legal trouble? Here's what you need to know.
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How To Check Power Steering Fluid (And How Often You Need To Change It)
Power steering fluid forms the hydraulic link between the steering wheel and front wheels, reducing the effort required to turn the steering wheel.
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The B-52 That Almost Hit A Plane Actually Almost Hit Another Plane Too
The prelim report stops short of casting any blame, but clearly this sort of thing can't happen again.
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The ADAS You Might Not Realize Automakers Now Have To Include
Safety is important when it comes to your car. Luckily, there are more advanced driver-assistance systems in place that are now included. Here's what to know.
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You Can Get Your TPMS Sensors Replaced At Costco. Here's What It's Likely To Cost
TPMS sensors can be costly to replace, but they don't have to be. If you're a Costco member, swing by your local warehouse for a deal on this safety necessity.
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