Hot Topics & Safety Issues For Drivers of 4x4 SUVs and 4-Wheelers
Here's the inside scoop about the hottest off road topics that are making the news today, plus various safety issues with regard to the sport of 4-wheeling, 4x4 pickup trucks and 4WD SUVs. All the latest on rollovers and driving while distracted too.
Renewable Fuel For 4 Wheel Drives
Using alternative fuels such as ethanol, will not only decrease our dependance on foreign oil suppliers but also decrease your fuel cost.
Using alternative fuels such as ethanol, will not only decrease our dependance on foreign oil suppliers but also decrease your fuel cost.
All About Airbags
Who thought the history of airbags could be interesting? It is!
Who thought the history of airbags could be interesting? It is!
Backup Safety Aids
Backing up can be a real pain in the neck--or back. It also can be difficult to see out the rear of many vehicles... Here are some great tools to make backing up easier - all the way around.
Backing up can be a real pain in the neck--or back. It also can be difficult to see out the rear of many vehicles... Here are some great tools to make backing up easier - all the way around.
Backup Sensors In High Demand
Consumers, many now driving trucks with big blind spots that block the view behind them, are rushing the market for alarms that warn when they are backing close to something.
Consumers, many now driving trucks with big blind spots that block the view behind them, are rushing the market for alarms that warn when they are backing close to something.
Blind Spots
How big is the blind spot for your vehicle? They measured a sedan, minivan, SUV, and pickup to find out typical blind spot areas.
How big is the blind spot for your vehicle? They measured a sedan, minivan, SUV, and pickup to find out typical blind spot areas.
Child-In-Car Sensors
A radar system has been designed by General Motors to prevent children and pets from suffocating in cars on hot days.
A radar system has been designed by General Motors to prevent children and pets from suffocating in cars on hot days.
Feinstein Bill Focuses On Gas-Guzzling SUVs
If passed, the Feinstein bill would hold SUVs to the same fuel efficiency standard as cars.
If passed, the Feinstein bill would hold SUVs to the same fuel efficiency standard as cars.
Bumper Research From The IIHS
Several years' worth of bumper research on small and large SUVs and other vehicles here.
Several years' worth of bumper research on small and large SUVs and other vehicles here.
Ford's Shocking Revelation
Ford Chairman William C. Ford, the great-grandson of Henry Ford, said that the company recognized the environmental impact of SUVs and that Ford is seeking technological solutions to address it.
Ford Chairman William C. Ford, the great-grandson of Henry Ford, said that the company recognized the environmental impact of SUVs and that Ford is seeking technological solutions to address it.
Fuel Economy & Greenhouse Effect Charts
Check out the fuel economy of most makes & models of vehicles available today. Also note the gas emissions and pollution scores by vehicle. A quick way to get a feel for the impact your vehicle has on the "greenhouse effect".
Check out the fuel economy of most makes & models of vehicles available today. Also note the gas emissions and pollution scores by vehicle. A quick way to get a feel for the impact your vehicle has on the "greenhouse effect".
Handling SUVs on Slick Roads
While the higher ground clearance and 4-wheel drive might help SUV owners get going in heavy snow, those special features do not help stop the vehicle.
While the higher ground clearance and 4-wheel drive might help SUV owners get going in heavy snow, those special features do not help stop the vehicle.
Kids And Cars
This organization is working very hard to educate parents and caregivers about various safety issues with regard to kids and cars, especially the large blindspots that exist behind all vehicles (particularly SUVs).
This organization is working very hard to educate parents and caregivers about various safety issues with regard to kids and cars, especially the large blindspots that exist behind all vehicles (particularly SUVs).
Most Stolen Vehicles
Two separate studies reveal the vehicles most stolen in the U.S.
Two separate studies reveal the vehicles most stolen in the U.S.
Recalls From NHTSA
Everything you ever wanted to know about vehicle recalls can be found here, compliments of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Everything you ever wanted to know about vehicle recalls can be found here, compliments of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recalls & Technical Service Bulletins
View all safety recalls and technical service bulletins that have ever been issued since 1982 for your particular vehicle.
View all safety recalls and technical service bulletins that have ever been issued since 1982 for your particular vehicle.
Road Rage: What To Do About It
Road rage is a dangerous killer on our nation's highways. Here's what you need to know about road rage, and what you can do about it.
Road rage is a dangerous killer on our nation's highways. Here's what you need to know about road rage, and what you can do about it.