The 2024 Mazda CX-90 and its plug-in-hybrid-electrified counterpart, the CX-90 PHEV, have recently earned prestigious TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, marking a significant achievement for Mazda’s safety standards. To clinch the TOP SAFETY PICK+ accolade in 2023, a vehicle must meet stringent criteria set by the Institute. These criteria
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) serve as the vigilant senses of your vehicle, employing an array of sensors and cameras to identify potential dangers, issue alerts to drivers, and even enact corrective measures autonomously. These cutting-edge safety systems have become commonplace in modern automobiles, holding the potential to avert accidents and thus, safeguard lives. But
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is an advanced safety feature implemented in many modern cars to help prevent or mitigate front-end collisions. It utilizes various sensors and technologies to monitor the road ahead and detect potential hazards, such as vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles in the vehicle’s path. The primary objective of FCW is to alert the
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), also known as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), is an advanced safety feature found in many new cars. FEB takes the concept of Forward Collision Warning (FCW) a step further by not only alerting the driver to an impending collision but also automatically applying the brakes to mitigate or prevent a front-end
According to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), small pickup trucks have received low ratings in rear seat safety tests. The tests revealed that these vehicles failed to meet the expected standards when it comes to protecting rear seat passengers. During the crash tests, the passenger dummy placed in
According to a government report released on Thursday, the U.S. auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has consistently failed to meet internal timelines for completing auto safety defect investigations. This failure hinders the agency’s ability to promptly respond to significant safety risks. The report, conducted by the Transportation Department’s Office of
