Car Safety and Recalls

The topic of automotive safety and recalls is centered on the rising number of traffic deaths, the dangers posed by larger vehicles like SUVs and trucks, and the specific issues related to electric vehicles (EVs). It covers a wide range of concerns including vehicle design flaws, safety features like automatic emergency braking and helmet laws for motorcyclists, and the increasing trend of unrepaired recalled vehicles being sold to consumers. Recent reports highlight the need for better vehicle design and road safety measures, especially for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists. The content also addresses specific vehicle recalls, such as those affecting Tesla and other EVs, and the role of legislation in either protecting or potentially endangering consumers.

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Supersizing cars isn't the key to safer motoring

Making bigger cars lighter can have more benefits than making lighter cars bigger

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The notion that larger vehicles provide more safety in a crash is widely accepted, but new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) challenges this assumption.

In brief:

Larger vehicles do not always offer more safety: The study by IIHS reveals that while smaller vehicles benefit from added weight, once a vehicle exceeds the fleet average weight, the additional pounds provide minimal benefit and can increase risks to other road users.

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