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Tesla Uses Vision For Park-Assist Distance Calculations, No Automation

Tesla Uses Vision For Park-Assist Distance Calculations, No Automation

The cameras in Tesla's EVs reportedly know how far the car is from obstacles based on data from their built-in cameras.

By Steven Loveday Mar 26 2023

See 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV Struggle With Speed In A Surprising Moose Test

See 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV Struggle With Speed In A Surprising Moose Test

The small SUV shares its underpinnings with the Hyundai Tucson PHEV, but it doesn't have the same moves.

By Christopher Smith Mar 24 2023

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Toyota Developing New Safety Systems That Work Better With Driver Assists

Toyota Developing New Safety Systems That Work Better With Driver Assists

Toyota has addressed changes in people's posture when using driver-assist systems.

By Jacob Oliva Mar 23 2023

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Four Of 13 Mid-Size SUVs Score "Good" Ratings In Tougher IIHS Crash Test

Four Of 13 Mid-Size SUVs Score "Good" Ratings In Tougher IIHS Crash Test

The agency is evaluating the safety of someone sitting behind the driver.

By Chris Bruce Mar 14 2023

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Watch Alpine A110 S Excel At The Moose Test And Do Great In A Slalom

Watch Alpine A110 S Excel At The Moose Test And Do Great In A Slalom

This Alpine is quick through the cones.

By Chris Bruce Mar 13 2023

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McLaren P1 Designer Creates Babyark As "World's Safest Baby Seat"

McLaren P1 Designer Creates Babyark As "World's Safest Baby Seat"

It has a carbon-fiber frame and energy-absorbing, steel coils in the base. Prices currently start at $990.

By Chris Bruce Mar 10 2023

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Check Out Tesla's FSD Beta Crash Stats: Should We Be Impressed?

Check Out Tesla's FSD Beta Crash Stats: Should We Be Impressed?

Tesla just started sharing the numbers, and if they're accurate, Full Self-Driving Beta is likely saving lives.

By Steven Loveday Mar 07 2023

Watch Smart Brabus #1 Fail The Moose Test Spectacularly

Watch Smart Brabus #1 Fail The Moose Test Spectacularly

Driving it looks like a lot of fun but it's probably not that safe.

By Angel Sergeev Mar 06 2023

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Hyundai Tucson PHEV Is Surprisingly Quick In The Moose Test

Hyundai Tucson PHEV Is Surprisingly Quick In The Moose Test

It turns out a heavy hybrid SUV can be fun behind the wheel.

By Angel Sergeev Mar 03 2023

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See Which Of 13 Popular Summer Tires Perform Best In Comparison Video

See Which Of 13 Popular Summer Tires Perform Best In Comparison Video

There's a clear winner in the series of tests that aim to identify which one offers the best overall performance.

By Jacob Oliva Feb 25 2023

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Only 48 Models Earn 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award Due To New Regs

Only 48 Models Earn 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award Due To New Regs

The IIHS made some of its tests harder, so fewer vehicles got an award.

By Chris Bruce Feb 23 2023

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Tesla Model S And Model X Spotted With New Cameras, Hardware

Tesla Model S And Model X Spotted With New Cameras, Hardware

The models with the new hardware also have Tesla's new round steering wheel option, which wasn't previously shipping.

By Steven Loveday Feb 22 2023

See Tesla's FSD Beta V11.3 Visualizations And Real-World Tests

See Tesla's FSD Beta V11.3 Visualizations And Real-World Tests

Tesla's single-stack Full Self-Driving Beta software update is underway, and there's a lot to see and take in.

By Steven Loveday Feb 21 2023

Mercedes EQE Performs Better Than EQS In Moose Test

Mercedes EQE Performs Better Than EQS In Moose Test

According to the testers, the smaller Mercedes EV was smoother when performing the safety maneuver.

By Jacob Oliva Feb 20 2023

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IIHS Survey Suggests Safety Tech Can Be Hard To Repair After A Crash

IIHS Survey Suggests Safety Tech Can Be Hard To Repair After A Crash

The agency believes mechanics are having problems recalibrating the sensors and cameras during repairs.

By Chris Bruce Feb 15 2023

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Hyundai And Kia Debut Software Upgrade To Make Vehicles Harder To Steal

Hyundai And Kia Debut Software Upgrade To Make Vehicles Harder To Steal

The update is available for some models now. More will get the upgrade in June 2023.

By Chris Bruce Feb 14 2023

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Watch Nissan X-Trail e-Power Hybrid Understeer Through The Moose Test

Watch Nissan X-Trail e-Power Hybrid Understeer Through The Moose Test

It's a stable SUV, but in e-Power e-4orce guise it struggles to turn in emergency situations.

By Christopher Smith Feb 13 2023

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Tesla Replaces Model Y After Steering Wheel Fell Off, Calls It "Goodwill"

Tesla Replaces Model Y After Steering Wheel Fell Off, Calls It "Goodwill"

It's crazy to think Tesla Service initially charged $104 for the repair, and Tesla still says there was no defect and it's not liable.

By Steven Loveday Feb 08 2023

NHTSA May Require EVs From 1997 To Have Pedestrian Alert Sounds

NHTSA May Require EVs From 1997 To Have Pedestrian Alert Sounds

Documents reveal the lack of the alert may be deemed a safety defect that could impact 9.1 million EVs, regardless of the model year.

By Steven Loveday Feb 07 2023

Suzuki Vitara Is Fast Around The Cones In The Moose Test

Suzuki Vitara Is Fast Around The Cones In The Moose Test

This is one stable and nimble small crossover.

By Angel Sergeev Feb 06 2023

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Watch Audi e-tron Battery Pack Get Ejected During Crash

Watch Audi e-tron Battery Pack Get Ejected During Crash

The fact that the entire skateboard-style battery pack leaves the car could be seen as a safety feature or a safety hazard.

By Steven Loveday Feb 02 2023

Tesla Model S Catches Fire Unexpectedly, Crews Struggle To Extinguish

Tesla Model S Catches Fire Unexpectedly, Crews Struggle To Extinguish

The Sacramento fire department noted that it took 6,000 gallons of water to put out the blaze, which kept reigniting.

By Steven Loveday Jan 30 2023

Volvo Group Semi Truck Maker Reaches $130M Consent Order With NHTSA

Volvo Group Semi Truck Maker Reaches $130M Consent Order With NHTSA

The company wasn't recalling vehicles in a timely manner, according to NHTSA

By Chris Bruce Jan 30 2023

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See How 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Performs In The Moose Test

See How 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Performs In The Moose Test

The Mercedes crossover takes on the slalom, too.

By Chris Bruce Jan 30 2023

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