Toyota may have addressed its latest safety defect, but some consumers were apparently left with a car with reduced fuel efficiency. For Prius owners and buyers, fuel efficiency is one of the most sought-after features in a new automobile. And the Toyota Prius has delivered on its promise of fuel efficiency in the past few […]
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The Link Between TBI and Dementia
An article out of The New York Times reported on the recently discovered association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and an increased risk of dementia. The Lancet Psychiatry study looked at Danish health databases to assess dementia risk and the link with TBIs. According to the research, the dementia risk is highest for people who […]
As Takata Reaches Settlement, Some Recall Issues are Still Worse Than Anticipated
Takata is ready to emerge from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but the fallout from the largest recall in history continues to haunt the Japanese airbag supplier. Takata has nearly completed its settlement with creditors, auto manufacturers, and injured drivers through various agreements. This includes the sale of its domestic operation to Key Safety Systems, an […]
California Scratches Proposed Rule that Would Allow Autonomous Vehicles Companies to Avoid Liability
California has been relatively generous to self-driving automakers. In 2017, the California DMV changed some of its regulations to make way for the use of fully autonomous cars. These modified rules absolved automakers of certain requirements including informing officials of the “operational design domain” of their cars, providing an explanation of the disengagement system for […]
Car Insurance Rates Soar in Recent Years
Insurance rates have been soaring and consumer advocates are blaming insurers for setting rates in an inequitable manner. The increase is alarming; rates have risen at more than twice the rate of inflation. The national average for premiums is $1427. Some of this upsurge is related to weather events, but some believe that the rate […]
