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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
A system that reduces carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption in a motor vehicle represent a significant step in the environmental protection cause. Countless customers, particularly those concerned about climate change, would likely take a look at these cars...
Two U.S. Senators are looking to create an express lane for motor vehicle recalls. Citing the approximately 38,000 deaths and more than four million injured in auto accidents, Senators Edward J. Markey and Richard Blumenthal introduced several auto safety bills. Two...
A system that reduces carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption in a motor vehicle represent a significant step in the environmental protection cause. Countless customers, particularly those concerned about climate change, would likely take a look at these cars...
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...
Motor vehicle recalls are usually headline fodder in all forms of media. Reports receive a great deal of attention due to the notoriety of various automobile manufacturers and the need to provide a public service for vehicle owners. Recalls cause financial impacts to...