Topic: Automotive Technology

Runaway Prius NY

Runaway Prius NY
A Toyota Prius is parked at the Harrison, New York police station waiting to be tested by Toyota personnel and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor ...
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Honda to recall 410,000 vehicles for brake problem

Honda to recall 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element trucks due to problem with brake pedalHonda Motor Co. will recall more than 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks because of braking system problems that could make it tougher to stop the vehicle if not repaired. The recall includes ...
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Why Automotive Crash Tests Are Misleading

Crash tests are conducted in the United States by the NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). The tests are known as the NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). They entail crashing a car head-on into a fixed barrier (the equivalent of a brick wall) at 57 km/h (35 mph ...
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Runaway Prius

Runaway Prius
Jeff Bracken, General Manager of the Southern California Region, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., walks past a Toyota Prius before a news conference held Monday, March 15, 2010 in San Diego. The Prius was at the event to allow the members of the media to test drive the car. Toyota ...
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