Automation safeguards fall short

Only one of 14 partial driving automation systems evaluated earns an acceptable rating for its safeguards designed to prevent misuse and lapses of attention.

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IIHS award criteria get tougher in 2024

IIHS award criteria get tougher in 2024

The new requirements challenge automakers to offer better protection for back seat passengers and improve their pedestrian crash avoidance systems.

Impaired driving prevention tech needs regulatory boost

Impaired driving prevention tech needs regulatory boost

It’s been more than two years since Congress asked NHTSA to issue a rule requiring vehicles to have technology that prevents alcohol-impaired driving.

Turning SUVs pose greater risk to walkers

Turning SUVs pose greater risk to walkers

SUVs, pickups, vans and minivans are more likely than cars to hit pedestrians while making turns. The finding suggests possible visibility problems for larger vehicles.

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