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• Toyota Tundra Recall Issued Over Potential Reverse Light Failures

  May 20, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Approximately 443,000 Tundra vehicles are being recalled by Toyota due to a defect that may cause reverse lights to fail, increasing the risk of accidents while backing up.

• Motorcycle Deaths Nearly 28 Times Higher Than Car Occupant Fatalities: NHTSA

  May 19, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal safety officials are highlighting new data during this May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, revealing that motorcycle fatalities made up 15% of all traffic deaths in 2023.

• Volvo Rearview Camera Issues Lead to Recall of More Than 400,000 Vehicles

  May 8, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal highway safety officials have announced a recall of 413,151 Volvo vehicles due to a potential defect in the rearview camera software, which may prevent the backup camera image from appearing when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.

• Daylight Saving Time Changes Could Affect Drivers’ Safety: IIHS

  April 23, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study has found that biannual daylight saving time shifts do not necessarily improve roadway safety, with researchers urging policymakers to prioritize proven solutions.

• Safer Driving Habits Could Be Encouraged with Smartphone Apps, Similar to Usage-Based Insurance Programs: AAA

  April 10, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A recent AAA study suggests that insurance apps designed to monitor driving behaviors and offer incentives and feedback might also enhance overall driving habits.

• Teenage Drivers Are Responsible for Nearly One in Ten Car Accident Deaths Linked to Cellphones: NHTSA

  April 9, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New government data identifies cellphone use as a major driving distraction, with 15% of all teenagers involved in fatal crashes being distracted by cellphones.

• Kia Sorento Lawsuit Alleges Woman Paralyzed Due to Front Passenger Seat Defects

  April 8, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A Pennsylvania couple claims the passenger seat in their Kia Sorento collapsed when the vehicle was rear-ended, leading to one of them becoming permanently paralyzed.

• Road Deaths in U.S. Could Be Reduced Up To 30% by 2030: IIHS

  March 3, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Highway safety nonprofit is advocating for the implementation of a "30x30" strategy aimed at reducing traffic fatalities by 13,000, advancing the U.S. towards its objective of achieving zero deaths on American roads.

• Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Have Improved Following Tougher Crash Prevention Criteria From IIHS: Report

  February 21, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new report indicates that stricter front crash prevention criteria from IIHS has given better insight into the effectiveness of automatic emergency braking systems.

• Large-Sized SUVs and Trucks Offer Minimal Safety Benefits: IIHS

  February 13, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Researchers have found that larger, heavier vehicles do not improve occupant safety, and increase the danger to pedestrians and those in other vehicles, despite popular beliefs.