The Toyota iQ’s rear-window curtain airbag deployed from the roof lining above the back glass. Developed to help protect rear passengers’ heads in a rear-end collision, it addressed an obv
Deer whistles offer a particularly appealing bargain. Attach a small device to the front of the car and, supposedly, the air passing through it will warn animals before you reach them. There is no scr
Drivers spend hours holding the steering wheel without giving much thought to what lies behind it. Remove the trim, switches and wiring, and the basic arrangement appears simple. A shaft carries th
Look at an American car from 1971, then find the same model from 1974. The earlier car may have a slim chrome blade tucked neatly against its body. Three years later, the bumper appears to have lef
Open the door of certain 1980s or early 1990s cars and a small buckle begins travelling along the roofline. Sit down, close the door and the shoulder belt glides toward the B-pillar, hopefully passi
A new car is allowed a few small imperfections. The protective plastic may still be clinging to the touchscreen. The tires may feel slightly noisy before they settle in. The cabin may smell like an in
A car can leave a collision with a crushed bumper, broken lights and a hood folded into an expensive-looking shape, yet every airbag remains neatly hidden. From outside, that makes little sense. Th
The Toyota Land Cruiser has built its reputation on toughness, reliability, and the ability to survive just about anything. But when it comes to the latest IIHS crash tests, the rugged SUV did not qui
Everyone picks a car for different reasons. Maybe yours has crazy comfortable seats with ventilation, a huge sunroof, and separate climate controls for everyone. Or maybe it's packed with cool stu
The U.S. is a pretty interesting place when it comes to how different the states can be. Take state mottos, for example. Indiana went with "The Crossroads of America." Pretty straightforward