The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a preliminary report on the crash of a Tesla Model S in May in Florida. According to the report, the vehicle reignited twice after it was involved in a fatal collision. The report also stated that the crash remains under investigation as the NTSB prepares recommendations to […]
Articles
Electric Cars Present Special Challenges for Fire Fighters
The increasing popularity of electric cars poses new issues and challenges for drivers, regulators and other parties handling these vehicles. This includes first responders. A slew of collisions involving semi-autonomous cars have given rise to unprecedented safety concerns for those responding to serious crashes involving these cars. Firefighters report that the batteries in electric cars […]
One Third of Americans Unaware They are Driving with Dangerous Tires
Do you know if your tires are worn and need to be replaced? You may not be aware that your tires pose a significant safety risk and you are not alone. According to industry experts, 35 percent of American drivers do not know how to determine if their tires are bald. This is a major […]
NHTSA Announces Cease and Desist Order for Autopilot Buddy
The “Autopilot Buddy” has come under increased scrutiny by safety experts in light of several crashes involving Tesla’s semi-autonomous cars. Three of these incidents resulted in deaths. Now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is voicing its disapproval through formal action. The agency has issued a cease and desist letter to the company that […]
Audi Issues Stop Sale and Recall for Airbag Sensor Failure
Audi faces another recall and stop sale because of a potentially serious sensor problem in certain vehicles. New and used 2012-2018 A6 and A7 sedans may be equipped with a defective sensor that does not accurately detect whether a passenger is occupying the seat. The faulty sensor then prevents the airbag from deploying if a […]
