The cost of speeding: New study shows the injuries you risk to save a few minutes
Read full article: The cost of speeding: New study shows the injuries you risk to save a few minutesArmed with the new data, AAA and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a crash study to demonstrate the dangers of speeding and what it costs drivers. Their study showed even a slight increase in speed, puts the driver at a much greater risk of injury and death. To measure the effects, the agencies crashed vehicles at three different speeds, 40 mph, 50 mph, and 56 mph. A crash at 40 mph had minimal impact on the driver space, but when the speed rose to 56 mph, the crash-test dummies showed considerable damage. Speeding, while it may seem like a huge time saver, typically only saves a few minutes, according to AAA.
Subaru Forester SUVs recalled for airbag deactivation risk
Read full article: Subaru Forester SUVs recalled for airbag deactivation riskJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Subaru is recalling certain 20152018 Forester SUVs because an electrical connection under the front seat cushion may become loose. The DetailsVehicles recalled: 366,282 Forester SUVs with heated seats from the 2015 through 2018 model years. The problem: Over time an electrical connection that is part of the occupant detection system (ODS) may become loose or unstable. All Consumer Reports material Copyright 2019 Consumer Reports, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Consumer Reports is a not-for-profit organization which accepts no advertising.
GM recalls nearly 3.8M pickups, SUVs to fix brake issues
Read full article: GM recalls nearly 3.8M pickups, SUVs to fix brake issuesJustin Sullivan/Getty ImagesDETROIT - Under pressure from the federal government, General Motors is recalling nearly 3.8 million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S and Canada to fix a brake problem. The vacuum pump is lubricated with engine oil that flows through a filter screen. "This remedy will improve brake performance in any situation where brake vacuum drops," he said. Drivers could feel a vibration in the brake pedal or a change in pressure required to push the brake pedal if their trucks have the vacuum pump problem. If the problem surfaces, owners will see a message on their dashboard telling them to service the brake assist system, Flores said.