How do we know that autonomous vehicles (AV) are safe for nationwide deployment? This simple but fundamental question plagues industry, government officials and the public, at large. The recent [...]

The self-driving future is approaching rapidly as Mercedes-Benz obtains approval to sell vehicles with a powerful self-driving system in Nevada and California. These cars take on most of the [...]

Rising Pedestrian Fatalities The number of pedestrian fatalities in the United States is on the rise. Over the past decade, pedestrian fatalities from car crashes have increased by more than 46%, [...]

The Tragic Consequence of Car Safety Issues: Anton Yelchin’s Story The untimely death of 27-year-old Anton Yelchin, famous for his role in “Star Trek,” serves as a poignant [...]

“Hey Mom, can I take the Ferrari out for a spin?” Few parents are going to fall for this one. We know our kids don’t have the experience or maturity to control the high horsepower of a sports [...]

A breakthrough in car safety was recently put to the test. A European-sponsored team, led by Swedish investigator Dr. Astrid Linder, announced the creation of a female crash test dummy. The [...]

The first U.S. felony case involving a driver using a partially automated driving system began recently in California. Limousine driver Kevin George Aziz Riad had his 2016 Tesla Model S on [...]

How do you compare Volvo to Subaru Safety Rating? Volvo cars are historically considered "the safest cars.” But that was when it was a Swedish company. Now that it is held by a Chinese group, are [...]

You know how scary driving in urban traffic can be. You also sense that you’re safer in a bigger, heavier vehicle equipped with modern safety devices. But should there be limits on how big an [...]

Will Advanced Driver Assistance Systems keep teens safe? In a recent research study, parents and teens agree on some points and not on others.