Big risks seen in small cars
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Americans who buy the smallest cars on the market are twice as likely to have fatal accidents as drivers of midsize and larger vehicles, according to a report being released today by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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When it comes to air pollution, the smallest size can do the most harm. More than a decade ago, a pioneering study by Harvard's School of Public Health showed that one of the most dangerous forms of air pollution is particulate matter 10 microns (about 0.0004 inch) or less in size.
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Four simple rules for getting the most out of your car.
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A new safety system in some of Toyota's cars warns drivers if they're not paying attention to the road.
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The auto maintenance company has a simple business but a complicated prognosis.
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Giant digital displays, designed to give roadside advertisers more options for capturing drivers' eyes, encounter opposition in the face of safety concerns. By the Associated Press.
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Federal safety regulators issued new  rules on Monday to prevent deaths and injuries caused by  power-window switches that can be activated inadvertently by  small children playing in a car.
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A new series of low-speed crash tests shows that fender benders can be wallet busters.
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As Congress eyes a boost to fuel-economy standards, auto industry hints that safety could be compromised. Some experts disagree.
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MONDAY, July 2 (HealthDay News) -- Dirt bikes, scooters, go-carts and buggies can all pose a serious risk of injury to kids, a team of researchers report.
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People driving or riding in a sport utility vehicle in 2003 were nearly 11 percent more likely to die in an accident than people in cars.
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Automakers are pitching hands-free technology as a safe way to rein in the expanding clutter of gadgetry, but these devices are probably not as safe as you think.
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When it comes to helping the environment or saving money at the pump, it's hard to beat one of the new mini-cars, like the Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris and Mini Cooper.
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By Jim DeBrosse Staff Writer  DAYTON -- Nanotechnology -- the science of creating and manipulating tiny particles onebillionth of a meter in size -- holds tremendous promise but may also pose risks.
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Safety experts say the influx of electronics is turning cars into sometimes chaotic â and distracting â moving family rooms.
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These products don't come without serious risks.
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WASHINGTON A study finds vehicles equipped with stability control systems are less likely to be involved in fatal crashes. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says the systems, which automatically apply