News about safety

Volvo crashed its biggest SUV into its smallest in the name of safety

What happens when vehicles with a combined weight of nearly 5,000 kg collide in a perpendicular crash? The Volvo Cars Safety Center in Torslanda, Sweden, has an answer.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 26, 2024, 2:44 p.m.
IIHS explained why it doesn't crash test vehicles at higher speeds

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shown the difference in damage to the same car in a 40 mph and 50 mph (64 km/h and 80 km/h) collision.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 18, 2024, 11:58 a.m.
New seatbelts developed by ZF adapt to the size and weight of the occupants

The new seatbelt technology is expected to be used for the first time by a European car manufacturer in 2025.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 15, 2024, 3:17 p.m.
Euro NCAP has explained the sharp drop in crash tests in 2023

Euro NCAP has published just 18 safety ratings in 2023, 55 fewer than in 2022.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 15, 2024, 11:51 a.m.
Tesla Cybertruck's 'guillotine' panels can chop off carrots, and probably your fingers too

Tesla's latest vehicle, the Cybertruck, boasts sharp stainless steel panels that have raised eyebrows and safety concerns. Recent tests have shown these so-called 'guillotine' panels can easily chop off carrots. This has led to questions about their safety around human fingers.

Evgenii Ushakov

Jan. 29, 2024, 4:16 p.m.
Toyota recalls 1.1 million cars because of faulty sensor connected to airbag system

The recall covers 1.12 million vehicles worldwide, one million of which are located in the United States. It affects certain Toyota Avalon, Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Highlander, and Sienna, as well as certain Lexus ES250, ES300H, and RX350s from the 2020-2022 model years.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 21, 2023, 12:21 p.m.
Kia Soul and Seltos recalled after two air bags inflate for no apparent reason

Kia is recalling 2,300 Soul and Seltos vehicles in the United States. This follows two incidents of side airbags deploying spontaneously.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 14, 2023, 3:18 p.m.
Tesla Model 3 Highland features 'Active Hood' for improved pedestrian safety

The latest version of the Tesla Model 3, internally codenamed "Highland", introduces several enhancements, most notably an 'Active Hood' designed to protect pedestrians during collisions. This improvement is part of a series of updates that include a more luxurious interior, quieter ride, and subtly altered exterior.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 27, 2023, 6:29 p.m.
VW has to recall 24,000 ID.4 EV's because their sunshades are not good at fire resistance

Volkswagen is initiating a recall for 23,883 of its 2023-2024 ID.4 electric crossovers in the U.S. due to concerns that their sunshades may not meet fire retardancy standards.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 17, 2023, 2:10 p.m.
ZF unveils purely electromechanical braking system without hydraulics and brake fluid

At its Next Generation Mobility Day in Shanghai, ZF presents a new, purely electro-mechanical brake system for the first time. Braking force is generated at each wheel by an electric motor, i.e. without a hydraulic system and brake fluid.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 15, 2023, 11:42 a.m.
BYD Seal and Dolphin awarded top safety marks in Australia

The Dolphin, the most affordable electric vehicle in Australia, starts at just AU$38,890, while the Seal begins at AU$49,888. Both of these highly anticipated EVs have been awarded 5-star ANCAP safety ratings.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 13, 2023, 3:52 p.m.
Full-size pickups are terrible at protecting rear-seat passengers, according to IIHS tests

Four large pickups offer strong protection in side crashes but fall short when it comes to protecting passengers in the back seat.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 8, 2023, 11:36 a.m.
U.S. regulators want automakers to install more seatbelt warning systems in cars

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing a rule that would require advanced seat belt warning systems in passenger cars, trucks, most buses, and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds (4,535 kilograms) or less.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Honda Accord is the only midsize sedan to ace the latest IIHS safety test

The Honda Accord outperformed other midsize cars in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, earning a rare good rating in the new, challenging evaluation focused on rear-seat protection.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 17, 2023, 10:32 a.m.
Chrome Plating Faces Ban Over Cancer Concerns: Car Makers Forced to Rethink Premium Look

Chrome plating is set to be banned due to health concerns associated with the creation of hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen. The airborne emissions released during the plating process are said to be 500 times more toxic than diesel.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 20, 2023, 1:50 p.m.
Jeep Recalls 90,000 Grand Cherokees Over Potentially Disconnecting Steering Column

Jeep has announced a recall of approximately 90,000 units of the 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L due to a manufacturing error that could lead to a loss of steering control. The issue stems from a potential incorrect assembly of the steering column, compromising the functionality of the steering wheel.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 24, 2023, 1:09 p.m.
General Motors Recalls Nearly 1M SUVs For Airbag Inflators That May Explode

Airbag sagas continue for automakers, but this time it's not related to the Takata failure that resulted in the largest recall in automotive history. General Motors is recalling just under one million SUVs from Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC for airbag inflators made by a Tennessee-based company that could rupture.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 16, 2023, 12:53 p.m.
No Small Models Receive Top Score In Tougher IIHS Crash Test

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently conducted a more stringent moderate-overlap front crash test on five small cars, and the results are concerning. None of the tested vehicles managed to achieve the agency's top rating of Good, highlighting potential safety issues in this category.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 12, 2023, 4:08 p.m.
SUVs With Tall Front Ends Pose Higher Risk of Injury to Cyclists: Study

A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that larger SUVs are more hazardous to cyclists than other types of vehicles, leading to higher rates of traffic fatalities.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 14, 2023, 11:11 a.m.
Honda Recalls 330,000 Vehicles Due to Side Mirror Glass Detachment

Honda is recalling 330,318 vehicles in the United States due to side mirrors that could detach and fall off, potentially impairing the driver's view of the road and increasing the risk of a crash.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 29, 2023, 10:52 a.m.

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