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The 2025 Rivian R1S Is The Safest Large SUV Tested By The IIHS This Year

The refreshed EV is the only large SUV to get the coveted safety rating this year.

By Iulian Dnistran

Safety - Dec 18

Tesla Cybertruck Driving On FSD Fails To Detect Mannequin

In a series of tests run by an independent YouTuber, the Tesla Cybertruck repeatedly failed pedestrian safety tests.

By Suvrat Kothari

Safety - Nov 18

Volkswagen's 'Active Hood' Technology Could Save Pedestrian Lives

The upcoming feature was showcased on an ID.7 EV. Right before coming to a full stop, the front hood of the EV pops up.

By Iulian Dnistran

Safety - Nov 18

Tesla Tops Fatal Accident Rates In New Study

NHTSA data indicates that the Tesla Model Y is one of the most dangerous cars, but not for the reasons you think.

By Suvrat Kothari

Safety - Nov 15

Porsche Macan Electric Identifies Unresponsive Driver: Watch What It Does Next

According to this expert, the Porsche Macan Electric has the best ADAS technology on the market.

By Suvrat Kothari

Safety - Oct 27

LG Chem Just Solved Thermal Runaway In EV Batteries

Seen scary EV fires that seem impossible to douse? LG Chem says it has a breakthrough solution for that.

By Suvrat Kothari

Safety - Oct 01

Why Hurricane Floods Can Cause EV Battery Fires

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, authorities are warning EV owners that batteries and salt water are a bad combination.

By Mack Hogan

Safety - Sep 30

The Rivian R1T Is Safest Truck The IIHS Has Ever Tested

But it's also the first electric truck to receive an IIHS rating, so we'll see if can hold onto its title.

By Andrei Nedelea

Safety - Sep 12

The Volvo EX90 Will Beep At You For Looking At The Road Too Much

Everyone knows that looking away from the road can be dangerous. Here's why Volvo thinks looking at it too much is a problem, too.

By Mack Hogan

Safety - Sep 03

Self-Driving Cars Aren’t Making Roads Safer. But These Systems Are

Experts argue that automation isn’t making our roads any safer. But crash avoidance features really are.

By Suvrat Kothari

Autonomous Vehicles - Aug 29

This EV Charging Device Could Be A Lifesaver In An Emergency

EVject enables EV drivers to drive away to safety without unplugging the vehicle. Should you toss one in your car?

By Tom Moloughney

Charging - Jul 10

Lucid Air Recalled Over Sudden Loss Of Drive, Coolant Failure

Lucid observed at least 10 instances of unwarned power loss while owners were driving their sedans.

By Suvrat Kothari

Recalls - Jul 10

Amazon Electric Vans Ignite In Houston Heat. Rivian Rules Out Battery Fault

The Fourth of July week didn’t go as planned for three Rivian Amazon electric delivery vans in Houston.

By Suvrat Kothari

Safety - Jul 04

2025 Rivian Owner's Stuck Accelerator Pedal Highlights Floor Mat Issue

Rivian owners may want to watch out: floor mats are different on the new cars, and one owner says the accelerator pedal could stick.

By Suvrat Kothari

Safety - Jul 02

Tesla Reports Fewer Crashes, Incidents With Full Self-Driving In 2023 Vs. 2022

The number was close to the Autopilot level, but will it beat it in 2024?

By Mark Kane

Autonomous Vehicles - Jul 01

Tesla Cybertruck Recalled Due To Wiper Issue, Loose Bed Trim (Update)

Tesla employees have told buyers that the current hold is due to a faulty windshield wiper motor.

By Wade Malone

Recalls - Jun 25

Electrify America Increases Charger Security As Cable Thefts Continue

The Recycled Materials Association is also increasing scrap theft alerts in affected areas.

By Wade Malone

News - Jun 22

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Goes To ER After Being Sliced During Delivery

During his walk-around inspection, a new Cybertruck owner suffered a deep cut from the truck's side panel.

By Wade Malone

Safety - May 27

Tesla Autopilot Data Shows Improved Q1 2024: 7.63 Million Miles Per Crash

The average distance between crashes, while using Autopilot, improved 47% year-over-year.

By Mark Kane

Safety - May 23

Tesla Autopilot Linked To 13 Deaths, Hundreds Of Crashes In New Investigation

Moreover, U.S. federal regulators are probing whether a December Tesla recall actually fixed the safety issues with Autopilot and FSD.

By Andrei Nedelea

Safety - Apr 26

Tesla Cybertruck's Pedal Fix Isn't Pretty But Deliveries Can Resume

While not especially elegant, the quick rivet fix has reportedly allowed Cybertruck deliveries to resume.

By Wade Malone

Safety - Apr 20

Tesla Model Y Driver Survives Deadly Construction Accident

Quick thinking and quick braking may have saved the life of this Tesla Model Y owner.

By Wade Malone

Crashes / Wrecks - Apr 06

The Rivian R1T Is The Only Pickup Truck With A Top Safety Pick+ Rating From IIHS

There isn’t any other pickup truck, electric or not, to receive the highly-coveted badge.

By Iulian Dnistran

Safety - Apr 04

Your Volvo Will Now Alert You To Car Crashes Up Ahead

The feature uses real-time traffic data to alert drivers of crashes ahead.

By Suvrat Kothari

Safety - Feb 29