When police responded to a fatal accident in Spring, Texas, on April 17, they found something unusual: No one was in the driver’s seat of the 2019 Tesla Model S. Now, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTA) is investigating the crash that killed two...
Month: May 2021
Transportation officials investigating fatal crash with apparent self-driving car
When police responded to a recent fatal accident in Spring, Texas, they found something unusual: No one was in the driver’s seat of the 2019 Tesla Model S. Now, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTA) is investigating the crash that killed two men in...
The unassuming dangers of airbags
Motor vehicle airbags are approaching their 7th birthday. In 1951, John W. Hetrick filed for a patent for the devices specifically for motor vehicle use. One year later, the U.S. Patent office granted his request. Since that time, the use of airbags grew sharply and...
New RV? The Importance of Getting Warranty Repairs on Your RV Now
Because new RV warranties are much shorter than car warranties, RV purchasers during Covid should get their vehicles in now for warranty repairs to prevent loss of warranty rights.
New RV? The Importance of Getting Warranty Repairs on Your RV Now
RV sales rose dramatically in 2020, as a result of consumers seeking safe alternatives to flying and hotels for family travel during Covid. Many first-time RV buyers are surprised that RV warranties are almost always much shorter than the typical 3 year/36,000 mile...
Long-awaited regulations for autonomous vehicles are coming
Self-driving or autonomous cars continue to evolve in their technological innovation. To date, the results are mixed with a few successes combined with multiple failures that have resulted in multiple motor vehicle accidents. Establishing safety standards with...