Here's How To Travel With Fireworks As Safely As Possible
As we prepare for this year’s mid-week Fourth of July holiday, a time when even the most honest and lawful citizens…
Safety Tests For F1 Helmets Include Being Hit By Air Rifles, Hammers And 155 MPH Projectiles
Formula One helmets are tougher than bad steak at a cheap restaurant you knew looked sketchy but went to anyway, as…
Backup Cameras Are Now Mandatory For All New Cars In The U.S.
It’s true that driver safety tech in new cars is largely very expensive, but now there’s at least one thing you won’t…
How To Tell You Need New Tires
Look at almost any new car or SUV on the market today and you’ll find advanced safety features devoted to preventing…
The Volvo XC90 Hasn't Killed Anyone In Britain In 14 Years
The current generation of the XC90 might be the safest car of all time, or at least the safest model that doesn’t come…
DOT Ratings For Motorcycle Helmets Are Egregiously Outdated
There are myriad issues with the way DOT rated helmets are tested for minimum safety standards, not least of which is…
This Roof Crushing Machine Is Something A Bond Villain Would Have
A James Bond villain would never kill you quickly. They would never just grab a gun and shoot you. That would be way…
Are You Telling Me Painting A Helmet Has Been This Easy This Whole Time?
For years I have been wearing the same, plain white racing helmet. Why? It’s not because I wanted a plain white racing…
Does Anyone In The United States Still Care About Fuel Economy?
Good morning! Welcome to The Morning Shift, your roundup of the auto news you crave, all in one place every weekday…
These Are Supposed To Be The Safest Cars Of 2018
Lots of 2018 model year cars are safe, but 62 have been singled out as exceptionally adept at protecting their…
How A Car Crash Turned One Man Into The World's Foremost Collector Of Vintage Child Seats
The glory that you are currently beholding is one of the largest vintage child car seat collections in the world. Trust…
This New Airbag Will Make Sure You Don't Get Tossed Out Of Your Car's Sunroof
South Korean automotive supplier Hyundai Mobis has developed a new airbag that aims to prevent vehicle occupants from…
Couple Awarded $42 Million After Crash Because Shop Glued Roof Instead Of Welding It
A Texas jury just awarded a couple severely injured in a crash $42 million because their vehicle, a 2010 Honda Fit, had…
The World's Second Oldest Rally Is So Wild, It Might Drop Off The WRC Calendar
There’s plenty of racing this weekend, but sadly, not enough of it is on dirt. If you can’t wait for more dirt, this com…
Texas Might Ditch Its Mandatory Vehicle Safety Inspection After 67 Years
The Texas senate just voted to get rid of the state’s mandatory vehicle safety inspection, The Houston Chronicle reports…
Here We Go Again: Formula One Has Yet Another Cockpit Safety Idea
Formula One is approaching its self-imposed deadline to make the halo cockpit sorta-protection system viable for 2018,…
F1 Found A Closer Hospital To Make Sure The Chinese Grand Prix Happens, Rain Or Shine
Shanghai’s track is wet on the pit straight and there’s always some worry that the clouds that halted the Formula One…
I Hate Driving And I Want Something Safe For $25,000! What Car Should I Buy?
Stacy hates driving. Before you get out the pitchforks, she has been in three serious accidents, none of which were her…
This Collarbone-Saving Inflatable Motorcycle Jacket Is Finally Going On Sale In The U.S.
I generally like to err on the side of safety while riding, but it feels like there’d probably be something extra…
Reminder: Your Dog Needs A Seatbelt Too
Dogs. Cute! Not all that smart. I know, except for your dog, which is smarter than my honor student, according to your…