Car Safety

Cars running in the 9s can now participate in NHRA's popular Street Legal program with just their factory safety features.

The NHTSA has formally approved the use of matrix/adaptive headlights for use in the U.S., clearing the way for more cars to use better headlights.

The beta version of Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature has a function that allows vehicles to perform a rolling stop at stop signs.

Headlights where the high beams can be left permanently on without blinding other drivers could soon be legal in the U.S.

Tesla continues to develop its Full Self-Driving feature and is slowly rolling out more and more functionality as the technology advances, though the NTSB isn't happy with the feature's name which is causing confusion about the capabilities.

NHTSA is looking closely at Tesla's Autopilot system following a string of accidents following Tesla vehicles with road-side emergency vehicles.

Volvo together with its in-house self-driving technology arm Zenseact announced Wednesday that owners of its next-generation vehicles will be able to supply real-time data gathered from sensors to help in the development of electronic driver-assist features, including future fully self-driving...

New technology being tested by Porsche will help make roads safer by identifying hazards in real time.

Ford's top-selling F-150 pickup truck will soon be available with technology to make hauling gear or towing much easier.

Tire pressure can make a huge difference in winter driving, so don't neglect it.

Even limited-edition cars like the C_Two hypercar need to undergo the full gamut of safety tests.

Mercedes will introduce some world firsts in its new S-Class, particularly in the area of safety.

Bosch, which developed the first stability control system in 1995, claims the system has saved 15,000 lives.

Lamborghini's Aventador SVJ has been recalled but just 26 of the supercars are affected.

A petition filed with the NHTSA alleges Tesla cars exhibit unintended acceleration. Will it go the way of Audi, or Toyota?

The blades can defrost a windshield in just four minutes, according to Lincoln.

Jaguar will make its driver monitor standard across its lineup over the course of the 2020 and 2021 model years, Motor Authority has learned, adding a safeguard against fatigue-related driver inattention on the range of luxury sedans, SUVs and sports cars. The British automaker announced Tuesday...

Volkswagen's ID 3 electric hatch is set to start deliveries in the first half of 2020 and when it arrives it will be the first car to sport a new feature that uses colored light to communicate with the driver and other occupants. Aptly called Volkswagen ID Light, the feature is basically a thin LED...

Typically, the last thing you'd want happening as the result of an automobile collision is an explosion, but in some cases, a controlled blast might make the difference between life and death. The best example of a life-saving explosion is the result of a chemical reaction inside an air bag...

Owners of the affected Supras will receive a new car, free of charge.