Long before a crash-test dummy sat behind the wheel of a family sedan, one was strapped into an aircraft ejection seat. Its assignment involved rocket sleds, aviation helmets and the violent forc
A concrete barrier beside a highway looks like one of the least forgiving objects a car could encounter. It is heavy, rigid and often positioned only a few feet from traffic moving at serious speed.
There is something reassuring about keeping an emergency window hammer in the car. It sits in the center console or door pocket, looking wonderfully uncomplicated. If the car ever ends up in water, ca
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
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Most parents probably assume car seats are already tested for everything that matters. That would be nice. But apparently, that has not fully been the case. A big federal update is finally c
People shopping for a compact car are usually not trying to make some big statement. They are trying to be practical. They want something that is not too expensive, not too thirsty, not too annoying t
Want to rile up a group of car lovers? Ask this: what's the perfect amount of horsepower for a sports car? Chances are you'll get as many different answers as people in the group. Debate will
The idea of a brand-new electric car for ten grand sounds incredible. In China, it’s real — drivers there can hop into something like BYD’s Seagull for less than the price of many us
Buick’s design team in China has been busy, and two of their latest ideas just popped up on GM Design’s Instagram. One is a family-friendly compact SUV; the other is a sleeker crossover-es