Latest Car safety News
British Medical Association calls for a ban on smoking in cars to protect the health of children
and British Car Auctions highlights the financial advantages. On the 16th of November, The British Medical Association has called for the extension of the current ban on smoking in public places after reviewing evidence of the dangers. It highlighted research showing the levels of toxins in a car can be up to 23 times higher than in a smoky bar. But if these health issues are not enough to persuade smokers to stub out their in-car habit, th... [more]
Tread carefully in wet weather
As we enter the wettest four months of the year, motorists are being urged to check the tread depth on their tyres to ensure they stay safe on the roads. Normally, the UK experiences its highest monthly rainfall levels from October to January and drivers who do not have adequate tread depth face potentially fatal consequences warns TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation. “Adequate tread depth is essential for grip in wet condit... [more]
Save yourself from convictions, check your tyre
Court convictions in England and Wales for driving on defective tyres are at a four year high, according to figures obtained by TyreSafe from the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office. In 2010, 10,475 motorists were successfully convicted – almost 1,000 more than the previous year. The figures highlight the scale of the problem of illegal tyres in the UK, especially as they do not take into account tyre related matters dealt with by the police ... [more]
KYB Strengthens Technical Support
KYB, the world's largest supplier of original equipment shock absorbers to manufacturers (OEMs) around the world, released the first batch of its new fitting videos, to strengthen the technical support available to technicians. The six videos feature four vehicles: Audi A4 (front), Renault Laguna (front & rear), Mercedes A-Class (rear) and Peugeot 407 (front & rear). All of these models have elements which are difficult when replacing shock a... [more]
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tips
You might not know it, but your vehicle is most likely equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). This system allows you to know if, and when, your tires are under-inflated. A simple warning light alerts the driver of an issue. Thanks to the TREAD Act, the U.S. requires certain vehicles, excluding tow trucks, step vans, and heavy-duty trucks, to be equipped with a TPMS alerting the driver when tire pressure gets low. Even with th... [more]
Other Car safety news and reviews
Car seat specialist explains safety guidelines
The National Highway and Transportation Administration, along with the American Academy of Pediatrics recently announced new guidelines for parents to follow when strapping their children into car seats.
Child car safety group seeks Facebook votes to win grant
A child car safety advocacy group with ties to Pasadena schools is seeking Facebook votes to help win a $25,000 grant.
Alesi says he feels 'unsafe' in slow IndyCar
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Jean Alesi thinks his slow car is a safety hazard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Car seats save kids from injury in smash
TWO young children escaped serious injury thanks to their car safety seats. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a car crash on the A428, between Beckford and Church Lawford at around 11.45am on Bank Holiday Monday.
Total Car Score Names 2012 Kia Forte To "Top Cars For College Grads" List
IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Car Score ( www.totalcarscore.com ), one of the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison websites, has named the 2012 Forte sedan and hatchback ...
Child car seat safety
With summer traveling just around the corner for many people, it's important to make sure car seats are installed properly in your vehicle.
New car safety features make some driving techniques unsafe
The American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, a national group of driving instructors, is issuing new guidelines.
Ex-F1 driver says he feels unsafe' in slow car
Jean Alesi thinks his slow car is a safety hazard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Car surfing poses 'grave' safety danger, police say
The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police say they will target car surfing as well as speed racing when they launch their annual DriveSafe traffic campaign Tuesday.
Safety Concerns May Cloud Indy 500: A Fan’s Reaction
On Sunday, May 27, 2012, the IZOD IndyCar Series will be taking over Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the running of the Indy 500. This is always one of the bigger races of the season for the series and drivers always seem to go all out for the win. However, this year there are some safety concerns that may overshadow the race in the coming days. Clearly there will be talk of safety when the ...
