Toyota Stops Sales and Recalls Cars Due to Defective Gas Pedals

Toyota Stops Sales and Recalls Cars Due to Defective Gas Pedals

Cars
A day after Toyota Motor Corp. announced an indefinite suspension of U.S. sales on an unprecedented scale to fix faulty gas pedals, the…

3 Big Pickups Don't Deliver Good Side Protection

3 Big Pickups Don't Deliver Good Side Protection

Cars
Three large pickup trucks that serve as workhorses for construction crews, farmers and small-business owners are not providing good…

New database will help agencies crack down on drivers without insurance

New database will help agencies crack down on drivers without insurance

Cars
To reduce the number of drivers without auto insurance, the state of Texas has launched a database that allows law enforcement officials to…

Extended Warranties – a High-priced Gamble

Extended Warranties – a High-priced Gamble

Cars
In the market for a new auto? Here’s a good car buying tip. Extended warranties sell costly peace of ming for repair nightmares that…

Some midsize cars show improvement in crash tests

Some midsize cars show improvement in crash tests

Cars
Several midsize cars have made improvements in protecting motorists in side crashes because of improvements in design and adding side…

We've come a long way

We've come a long way

Cars
Yesterday I wrote about Electronic Stability Control and how Consumer Reports calls it the greatest safety advance since seat belts. Last…

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Stability Control

Cars
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) selectively applies brakes to individual wheels to help keep the vehicle under control when swerving to…

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