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IIHS Begins Evaluation of Rear Collision Prevention Systems
It is amazing what technology now comes standard on a new car, truck or SUV. With rear cameras now standard on nearly every car sold in the US in 2018, and a host of other technology coming to the forefront recently, there is now a large enough sample size for industry to be in a…
Read MoreSeat Back Failure Takes the National Stage
Over the past few years, several instances of front car seats failing during collisions have severely injured and even killed children riding in back seats, usually sitting behind a parent operating the vehicle. Audi was recently found liable in a Texas court to the tune of over $100 when, during a rear end collision, a…
Read MoreCrash Safety Ratings – What’s the Deal?
There are two main organizations that offer crash testing data and ratings for new cars. You have likely heard of both of them, but what is the difference between the two and which is better? The IIHS or Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the NHTSA or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are the two most commonly…
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