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Toyota Sticking Accelerator Pedal Recall
January 28, 2010
If you own a Toyota vehicle (or even if you don’t), you have probably
heard about the sticking accelerator pedal issue, recall, and
suspension of sales. There has been quite a bit of speculation…
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2010 IIHS Top Safety Picks: Cars
November 19, 2009
Introduction
Every year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has the pleasure of crashing some of the newest vehicles money can buy. And we do mean pleasure, as they take great pride in …
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2010 IIHS Top Safety Picks: SUVs
November 19, 2009
Introduction
Every year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has the pleasure of crashing some of the newest vehicles money can buy. And we do mean pleasure, as they take great pride in …
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What To Do When You're In a Fender-Bender
October 09, 2009
It can be hard to think clearly after the shock of a fender-bender, so Women-Drivers.com, with safety and insurance partner Insurance.com, offer this protocol for the immediate moments after an accide…
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Toyota to Issue Its Largest Recall Ever
September 30, 2009
As soon as next week, Toyota plans to recall 3.8 million 2004-2010 Toyota and Lexus models in the U.S. to fix potentially hazardous floor mats. Its largest recall to date, Toyota says the mats could c…
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2009 IIHS Top Safety Picks: Midsize SUVs
September 04, 2009
Introduction
Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has the pleasure of crashing some of the newest vehicles money can buy. And we do mean pleasure, as they take great pride in…
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Safety First! 2009 Back-to-School Buying Guide
August 24, 2009
Introduction
It used to be so simple. August would come along and your parental instincts would kick in, telling you that it’s time to head to the mall for new clothes, and then to Wal-Mart or Of…
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IIHS Top Safety Picks 2009: Midsize Sedans
August 24, 2009
Introduction
Every year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has the pleasure of crashing some of the newest cars money can buy, and we do mean pleasure as they take great pride in using…
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Crashing into Safety
May 16, 2007
Introduction
There is no sound at that moment when a car collides. The point of impact is a pause, followed by the scream of shattering glass and corkscrewed metal. It is a space, a held breath, …
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New Vehicle Safety Guide: Brakes
May 16, 2007
Anti-Lock Brakes Overview
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) was originally developed in response to pressure from the insurance industry. With traditional brakes, emergency braking resulted in whe…
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New Vehicle Safety Guide: Seatbelts
May 16, 2007
Overview
On average, NHTSA estimates that 9,500 lives are saved every year by wearing seatbelts. Unfortunately not everyone takes the time to buckle up or they may do so incorrectly. The lap belt…
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IIHS: 2007 Top Safety Pick Awards
December 06, 2006
IIHS Top Safety Picks – Photo Gallery: Four 2007 cars, seven SUVs and two minivans have been recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as doing the best job of protecting occupan…
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Safety Watch: Recalls and Investigations
August 03, 2006
Number of vehicles: 11,640
Cause: The lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere correctly to its housing within the shock abso…
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Child Safety Seats
February 16, 2006
Selecting the “best” child safety seat for your child.
Statistics show that four out of five child safety seats are used incorrectly. Therefore, the “best” child safety seat for your child is the o…
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Ten Safety Features That May Save Your Life
August 04, 2005
“It’s got side airbags and stability control? Great. Now how about that rear DVD system to keep the kids out of my hair?”
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