Cars
Toyota Stops Sales and Recalls Cars Due to Defective Gas Pedals
Toyota Stops Sales and Recalls Cars Due to Defective Gas Pedals
Cars
A day after Toyota Motor Corp. announced an indefinite suspension of U.S. sales on an unprecedented scale to fix faulty gas pedals, the…
3 Big Pickups Don't Deliver Good Side Protection
3 Big Pickups Don't Deliver Good Side Protection
Cars
Three large pickup trucks that serve as workhorses for construction crews, farmers and small-business owners are not providing good…
New database will help agencies crack down on drivers without insurance
New database will help agencies crack down on drivers without insurance
Cars
To reduce the number of drivers without auto insurance, the state of Texas has launched a database that allows law enforcement officials to…
Extended Warranties – a High-priced Gamble
Extended Warranties – a High-priced Gamble
Cars
In the market for a new auto? Here’s a good car buying tip. Extended warranties sell costly peace of ming for repair nightmares that…
Some midsize cars show improvement in crash tests
Some midsize cars show improvement in crash tests
Cars
Several midsize cars have made improvements in protecting motorists in side crashes because of improvements in design and adding side…
We've come a long way
We've come a long way
Cars
Yesterday I wrote about Electronic Stability Control and how Consumer Reports calls it the greatest safety advance since seat belts. Last…
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control
Cars
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) selectively applies brakes to individual wheels to help keep the vehicle under control when swerving to…
