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NewsJune 5, 2013

2013 Buick Encore Draws Top Safety Ratings from IIHS, NHTSA

Buick is one of just a few brands with a full line of 2013 Top Safety Picks. In addition, the Verano, Regal, LaCrosse, and Enclave all have a NHTSA 5-star overall rating.

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NewsJune 5, 2013

GM and IMPCO Recalling Certain CNG-Fueled Vans

The two companies are recalling 1,791 2011-2013 model-year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas fuel system.

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NewsJune 4, 2013

NHTSA’s Autonomous Vehicle Policy Says States Should Limit Use Outside of Testing

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a policy that outlines guidelines for driving and testing vehicles with different levels of autonomous driving capabilities.

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NewsMay 29, 2013

NHTSA Investigating Ford F-150 Engine Power Complaints

The preliminary evaluation is in response to reports that some Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 3.5L-gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engines have experienced diminished engine power during hard accelerations.

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NewsMay 29, 2013

GM Recalling Certain Cadillac SRX Luxury Crossovers

The automaker is recalling 18,871 2013 model-year Cadillac SRX vehicles equipped with 18-inch wheels because the wheel lug nuts may loosen.

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NewsMay 22, 2013

DOT’s 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign to Stress Need for Nighttime Compliance

NHTSA says seat belt use is lower at night, even though the risk of a serious crash is higher after dark.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 17, 2013

Unsecured Cargo and Spilled Loads

When aerodynamics takes over, the unsecured items in a truck effectively become weapons. In fact, NHTSA reports that about 440 fatalities were caused by roadway debris in 2010.

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ArticlesMay 17, 2013

Secure Your Load

According to the NHTSA, about 440 fatalities were caused by roadway debris in 2010. All 50 states and the District of Columbia reported having fines or penalties for violating unsecured load statutes ranging from $10 to $5,000.

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NewsMay 8, 2013

GM Recalling Nearly 43,000 Buick and Chevrolet Vehicles

The recall will address a potential problem with the generator control module (GCM), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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NewsApril 10, 2013

NHTSA Survey: Many Americans Continue to Use Electronic Devices While Driving

Forty-nine percent of drivers say they answer incoming phone calls while driving, and 24% are willing to place calls on all, most or some trips.

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