Posts tagged "National Highway Traffic Safety Administration"

NHTSA Proposes Brake-Throttle Override Rule

The Brake Throttle Override (BTO) rule isn't simply aimed at confused drivers that depress both pedals at once and end up inside a building. [more]

April 13th 2012 Cecil Helton

IIHS: Car Seats Too Difficult to Install in Many New Cars

Installing child seats properly can become a frustrating experience for parents, due to flaws in automotive design. [more]

April 12th 2012 Cecil Helton

GM Recalls SUVs to Tighten Wiper Arm Nuts

In reality, the nuts simply weren't tightened to the appropriate level of torque at the factory, and winter weather demonstrated that fact to General Motors. [more]

April 12th 2012 Cecil Helton

Ford Recalling Focus Over Windshield Wipers

Ford Motor Company will be notifying owners of affected Focus models by mail, and the recall is currently scheduled to begin during the end of May, 2012. [more]

April 11th 2012 Cecil Helton

Two Volkswagen Recalls Announced

The Routan is essentially a Mopar minivan gussied up to appear to be a Volkswagen. [more]

April 10th 2012 Cecil Helton

Two Chrysler Recalls: Minivans and Jeeps

Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravans minivan twins and the Jeep Compass and Patriot models are the subjects of two different safety recalls. [more]

April 6th 2012 Cecil Helton

NHTSA Reminds Parents Not to Forget Children in Cars

Hyperthermia can result in serious injuries, including permanent and irreversible brain damage, loss of sight and hearing and many other ailments. [more]

April 5th 2012 Cecil Helton

Fuel Economy of New Cars Hits All Time High

Increases in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) have led to new cars sold in the United States posting the highest average fuel economy ever, according to the University of Michigan's Transportation … [more]

April 5th 2012 Cecil Helton

Taking Action on Driving Distractions

Distracted driving is becoming a major problem for many drivers across the country, thus April has been proclaimed National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. [more]

April 4th 2012 Cecil Helton