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National Car Safety

GM announces safety enhancing fix for Chevy Volt battery pack

We know that GM is intent on defusing the firestorm that erupted at the beginning of November with disclosure that a Chevy Volt battery pack had...
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GM calling for depowering procedure in the wake of Chevy Volt battery fires

GM is pushing for a "depowering" protocol after accidents involving electric vehicles, to ensure EV battery packs are in a "safe low...
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Does a third Chevy Volt fire mean the Volt is a fire hazard?

The 2011 and 2012 Chevy Volt's have five-star crash ratings from the NHTSA. A series of fires either directly or indirectly involving the Chevy...
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Car safety for pets

Sitting at a red light, you often see dogs bouncing around the inside of a neighboring car, excited about their adventures to the park, pet store,...
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Passat CC is seventh 2011 VW model named an IIHS “Top Safety Pick”

  • 2011 VW Passat CC
  • June 17, 2011
With all of the recent excitement surrounding the launch of the upcoming 2012 VW Passat sedan, it is starting to look pretty likely that this...
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Honda Odyssey earns top NHTSA safety rating; Camry improves in crash test

Revisions to the best-selling Toyota Camry have improved its NHTSA safety rating from three out of five stars to four out of five, bringing it up...
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Chevrolet Cruze, Volvo XC60 safety stand out in latest NHTSA crash tests

Four of of five stars continues to be the norm in the new NHTSA crash test program; of the three dozen 2011-model vehicles the safety agency has...
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Cruze, Explorer, Optima, tC among new 2011 IIHS Top Safety Picks

After ranking near the bottom of their classes for crash test ratings, three 2010 models were redesigned into 2011 IIHS Top Safety Picks, the...
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GM SUVs, Honda Accord earn top NHTSA safety scores; Buick Lucerne falls short

As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration slowly rolls out the results of its new, tougher crash tests, two more vehicles have just...
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2011 Model Year Car Safety Technology ranked In order of necessity

If you are out shopping for a new 2011 car, truck, SUV or minivan for your family, their safety is no doubt at the forefront of your mind. But even...
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