Midsize SUV Crossover
Recall Alert: 2023 Lincoln Nautilus
Lincoln is recalling 366 copies of its 2023 Lincoln Nautilus SUV because a supplier may have manufactured their rear shocks…
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Recall Alert: Honda, Acura Brake Failure
Honda and its Acura luxury division have issued a recall for about 124,000 vehicles because their brakes can fail suddenly.…
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Safety Group: Pedestrian Deaths From Cars Hit 41-Year High
According to a new study, cars killed more pedestrians last year than at any point since 1981. The Governors Highway…
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Midsize Pickups Struggle To Protect Rear Passengers in New Crash Test
Midsize crew-cab pickups are popular vehicles for a family or anyone wanting a versatile but capable light-duty truck to haul…
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Study: Subaru’s EyeSight Modestly Prevents Bike Crashes
A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that “early versions of Subaru’s EyeSight crash avoidance…
Compact SUV Crossover
Jeep Warns Cherokee Owners: Park Outside
Jeep advises owners of about 132,000 Cherokee SUVs from 2014-2016 to park outside until dealers can address a problem with…
Compact Car
Crash Tests Suggest Small Car Rear-Seat Safety Lacking
For rear-seat passengers, even the safest small car isn’t as safe as it could be. In a new round of…
Midsize Pickup Truck
Recall: Ford Ranger Airbag Inflators — Again
If you’ve already brought your 2004-2006 Ford Ranger into the dealership to have the airbag inflator replaced once, you may…
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What Is Traffic-Sign Recognition?
Traffic-sign recognition is an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) using a forward-pointed camera to identify road signs. The system matches signs to a catalog of common road signs and notifies the driver with icons in the instrument panel, head-up display, and infotainment display.
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What Is Driver Drowsiness Monitoring and Attention Monitoring?
Driver drowsiness monitoring and driver attention monitoring is a camera- and sensor-based safety technology that can detect drivers’ fatigue or distracted focus. Once drowsiness or inattention is detected, the system warns drivers to take a break.