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What is the safest sedan for women? Is there really a difference in vehicle safety for women and men? Yes, because biologically, women and men are different. We discuss these differences in our [...]

What is the safest SUV for women over 50? This is a good question because not all SUVs protect women and men, equally, especially as we age. Whereas men are more likely to be in a crash, women [...]

There are a lot of factors that contribute to being protected in a car crash. The gender and age of the driver are two very important ones. That’s what makes Auto Grades a powerful tool. It is [...]

“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 [...]

Distracted driving is a serious issue on the roads today, and it is a leading cause of motor vehicle crashes. When a driver’s attention is diverted from the task of driving, even for a few [...]

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 [...]

Is there really a difference in vehicle safety for women and men? Yes, and here is why. For decades, when it comes to safety, cars have been designed with the male body in mind. At the federal [...]

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 [...]