Keyless Car Deaths On The Rise A growing number of deaths and injuries are being attributed to the “keyless car,” a technological advance that allows drivers to start their automobiles without physically inserting a key in the ignition. The innovation was praised when it was first released as a way for drivers to avoid locking their keys in the vehicle; now, however, experts are concerned about the rising number of carbon monoxide poisonings that are… read more →
Jeep Grand Cherokee Roll-Away Problems Under Investigation Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the manufacturer of Jeep, is facing a problem with its Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV’s electronic transmission may result in a recall. According to reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has investigated the vehicle’s tendency to roll away when the driver believes the car is in park. This problem could result in injury or even death to innocent victims. Jeep Rollaway Sparks Investigation The NHTSA… read more →
Autonomous or self driving cars may be the wave of the future. While Google is currently leading the development of autonomous vehicles, other companies are now seeing the benefit of these types of cars and are working on their own vehicles. The issue is important enough for California to have recently passed legislation about self-driving cars, with the obvious implication that they will soon be prevalent enough to warrant regulation. How close are we to… read more →
Many people have the “hoverboard” on their Christmas wish list this year, but recent reports show that the boards may present a very real danger to purchasers. Before buying these two-wheeled toys, shoppers should know about the recent spate of injuries caused by malfunctioning units. Dangers of Hoverboards In recent months, eight people have been injured by falls from hoverboards, while several others have been run over by hoverboard users. However, the most serious danger… read more →
Peterbilt, an important heavy truck manufacturer operating in the United States and Canada, has voluntarily offered to recall more than 2,000 of its semi-tractor-trailer trucks because they are able to travel at faster speeds than their tires are capable of handling. The recall will allow the manufacturer to change the regulators in the trucks’ engines to control speed. The move has raised concerns about the safety of other trucks with as many as 10,000 of… read more →
