In prior posts, we have noted that some automakers have made it a goal to introduce a driver-less car by the end of the decade. While we understand that this is a lofty (yet achievable ) goal, there is still a great deal of research and development to do before…
When a child is born, it is commonly a joyous occasion. After all, a birth is one of medicine’s miracles; especially with all of the things that can go wrong during a pregnancy and during a birth. However, and unfortunately, bad things can happen. Yes, children can be affected by…
The growing crisis involving Takata airbags is reaching the proportions that the General Motors ignition switch issue reached last year. For those who do not own a GM vehicle, the recall involving defective ignition switches (which could turn off a car’s engine and electrical functions) affected millions of vehicles in…
If there is one thing that is certain about the auto industry, self-driving cars are coming. The only questions about these vehicles are when they will be released to the public, and when they will become mainstream. A number of automakers are diligently working on offerings that will enable a…
If you follow our blog and have seen an increase in posts involving motorcycles, there is a reason for it. May is motorcycle safety month, and we feel it is prudent to remind our readers of the dangers surrounding bike rides. Yes, riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating. The quick…
Let’s face it; the ability to have your vehicle be its own 4G wifi hot spot can be a cool idea. The Chevrolet commercial with the children planning mom’s surprise birthday party while she quickly drops off her dry cleaning should be enough of an example to entice even the…
In a prior post we highlighted how a motorcycle rider’s GoPro camera captured a near fatal accident where another rider did not see him and barreled into him. It remains to be seen why the other rider did not see the crashed motorcyclist; as it is much more common for…
There’s no question that a car accident can be jarring. But even after the initial shock, the thoughts of anger and worry may set in check to see if everyone is alright. Of course you may be thanking your lucky stars that you (or your children) were not injured further…
In a number of our posts, we have noted how medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in hospitals. Indeed, there is much that can be done on the physician’s side that can prevent such deaths (especially through misdiagnoses), but patients can also protect themselves from doctors…
With a number of states raising speed limits in rural areas, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is becoming concerned with the speeds that semi trucks may be travelling. Mark Rosekind, who took over as administrator of the agency in December 2014, believes that the new laws could be a…