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REPORT: Judge orders Toyota not to not destroy car crash information

According to Bloomberg, Toyota has been ordered by Texas Judge T. John Ward no to destroy any of its crash data, and research projects related to product liability or crashworthiness. The temporary restraining order, which is in effect until after a October 7 hearing (at which it will be determine if the order should be extended), stems from allegations from former Toyota lawyer Dimitrios Biller that the Japanese automaker withheld evidence in over 300 rollover lawsuits. Ward wrote of his decision "The court finds an immediate threat of ... Read more →

VIDEO: IIHS celebrates 50th anniversary by crashing modern Malibu into '59 Bel Air Jeremy Korzeniewski

They just don't build 'em like they used to. While that old saying is constantly bandied about in regards to modern-day cars and trucks, it's once again worth saying and was the first thing that ...

Mazda3, Dodge Journey net IIHS Top Safety Pick ratings Michael Harley

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named its latest three Top Safety Pick award winners. The models include the 2010 Dodge Journey, 2010 Lincoln MKT, and Mazda's 2010 Mazda3. ...

Lincoln MKT earns Top Safety Pick from IIHS Chris Shunk

Ford has dumped all of its latest safety gadgets into the already structurally sound 2010 Lincoln MKT, and the Blue Oval's engineering labor appears to have paid off as the luxury crossover has ...

Ford Taurus earns Top Safety Pick from IIHS Jeremy Korzeniewski

Color us unsurprised that the new 2010 Ford Taurus earned a coveted Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. After all, the previous-generation Taurus took home the ...

REPORT: Toyota Tundra finally earns its fifth star... but how? 3 months ago on Autoblog

When Toyota crashed the domestic automakers' pickup party with the arrival of the 2007 Tundra, the truck-buying public took notice. Bad news struck the Tundra from the start, though, as heavy rebates were needed to move the new truck, and numerous quality issues were reported. Toyota has since ...

REPORT: Tata Nano passes European crash testing 4 months ago on Autoblog

The Tata Nano, the diminutive Indian four-door econobox rumored to eventually arrive in U.S. showrooms, has reportedly passed current European impact testing. According to Autocar, the offset front and side impact tests took place at the MIRA test center last week under supervision by an ...

VIDEO: Kia Soul aces Euro NCAP crash tests 5 months ago on Autoblog

There is no rating yet for the Kia Soul in the U.S., but in Europe the car did the business: the Soul scored five stars on the NCAP frontal offset, side impact and pole crash tests, doing no worse than "marginal" in just two areas. In the frontal offset test the windshield doesn't crack and ...

Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Lincoln MKZ earn IIHS Top Safety Pick 6 months ago on Autoblog

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently tested the Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Lincoln MKZ, and both have earned the agency's Top Safety Pick rating for 2009. The 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class did very well in the frontal offset and side impact tests with "Good" ratings in both ...

NHTSA in hot seat after troubling baby car seat tests found 8 months ago on Autoblog

The Chicago Tribune is shaking a rattle at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Its investigation has found 31 cases of infant seats exceeding injury limits or disconnecting from their bases during federal vehicle frontal impact crash tests. The NHTSA slams countless cars into ...

5 Stars for '09 Ford F-150 10 months ago on Autoblog

Ford's 2009 F-150 has garnered five-star government crash ratings and a "Top Safety Pick" award from the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS), which Ford says makes its newly redesigned full-sizer the safest out there. Vehicle safety is still largely a question of the loose nut behind the ...

NHTSA delays stricter crash test standards 10 months ago on Autoblog

It seems that every new vehicle receives a "Five Star" rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) these days. In fact, a whopping 98% of all 2007 and 2008 models achieved four or five stars. NHTSA is planning a new ratings system that will make it more difficult to ...

VIDEO: Dodge Challenger hits brick wall, sees five stars 1 year ago on Autoblog

We like our pony cars to have that muscle car look with the power to back it up. The Dodge Challenger makes good on both counts (at least when it's sporting a V8) and now has a five-star safety record to match its performance. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration slammed some ...

Bush administration needs more time for new roof strength rule 1 year ago on Autoblog

If you've been following the ongoing roof strength regulation saga, this will likely come as no surprise. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters has again asked for an extension to rewrite the government's vehicle roof strength rule. We've been reporting on this for more than three years, and the ...

IIHS praises Ford Focus for cheap crash repairs 1 year ago on Autoblog

Reminding us once again that there's more than meets the eye when shopping for a vehicle are recent impact tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety that measure how much it costs to fix a vehicle after after a low-speed accident. Sure, we're all interested in safety and ...

Lambdas get IIHS Top Pick rating 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety took some GMC Acadias and smashed them up to see how the big crossovers hold up against immovable objects, and unlike recent tests conducted for the Chevy Equinox and Pontiac Torrent, the news is positive. An AWD Acadia SLE acted as a stand-in for all of ...

Ford Flex earns five stars all around for crash safety 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Ford Flex. Ford has made safety one of its top priorities, and its efforts have paid off. Not only does the Blue Oval have more five-star crash rated vehicles than any other automaker, but it's added another notch to its safety belt with NHTSA giving the ...

VIDEO: Ford Simulator gives real-life driving data without the danger 1 year ago on Autoblog

Hit the jump to view more high res images of Ford's VIRTTEX simulator Ford already boasts has the most five-star crash rated cars and trucks of any automaker, and now the automaker is looking to take the next step by avoiding crashes all together. Technologies like adaptive cruise control, blind ...

Feds' new crash-test program to go into effect in 2010 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above to view video of the 2008 smart fortwo crash test Each year, it seems as if more and more new models are able to ace both the IIHS' and the government's crash-test ratings. In fact, according to Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, 97-percent of all new cars available today earn the ...

Acura TSX named Top Safety Pick by IIHS 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click on the image above for pics of our uncrashed 2009 Acura TSX The all-new 2009 Acura TSX was recently crashed into a barrier at 40 mph, and smacked with a side sled at 31 mph, by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). While the last model (2005-2008 with side airbags) scored "good" ...

VIDEO: smart fortwo crash test leaks out of IIHS 1 year ago on Autoblog

The IIHS has put the 2008 smart fortwo through its frontal offset crash test, and the video is on YouTube even though the IIHS hasn't released its results yet. For everyone who points out the benefits of the smart's miniscule size, there are a number of others who say they wouldn't want to go up ...

Upcoming Pontiac Ute gets five stars in Australian crash test 1 year ago on Autoblog

For those of you interested in picking up one of the new Pontiac G8 ST utes when they come to the US next year there's good news. In a recent round of ute/pickup crash testing in Australia, the Holden Commodore Ute beat all comers to score five stars. No competitor matched the lofty score. The Ford ...

Flipside: Is crash safety endangering accident victims? 1 year ago on Autoblog

Crash safety ratings are a big selling point – who's going to buy a car with just two stars? In pursuit of salable collision performance, automakers have turned to stronger metals and better construction, and consumers can reap the benefit by choosing from a panoply of highly rated vehicles. ...

New York '08 Preview: Ford featuring crash-tested Taurus 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above to view high-res gallery of crash-tested Ford Taurus Ford has been very quiet about what it will have onstage at the New York Auto Show tomorrow, but one vehicle we do know that will be under the lights is the Ford Taurus. While there will certainly be a number of Taurus models waxed, ...

Ford crashes new Focus, results "Good" 2 years ago on Autoblog

Ford sent the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) the results of its internal crash tests of the 2008 Focus, and in five out of six criteria, the "new" sedan scored a "Good" rating. Head/neck, chest and foot protection was all above average, as were the restraint systems used on the ...

VIDEO: Renault's crash ballet car commercial 2 years ago on Autoblog

Renault really got the creative juices flowing when it came time to brag up its glut of five star European crash test scores. The result is a new, 93 second TV spot. It starts off elegantly enough, but soon, side mirrors start to explode, and by the end, a couple of Renaults are going all Dukes of ...

Brilliant recovery? Brilliance BS6 garners 3 stars in Spain crash test 2 years ago on Autoblog

Following its utterly calamitous performance in crash tests conducted by Germany's ADAC, Chinese automaker Brilliance said that it would work with the German body to improve the car's safety. To be honest, we don't know if any such changes have been designed or implemented yet, but apparently, ...

VIDEO: Chrysler might want to reconsider that Chery deal 2 years ago on Autoblog

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/business_finance/Evidently_Chinese_carmakers_just_don_t_get_the_hang_of_that_safety_thing'; Chrysler might want to take another look at its deal with China's Chery Motors to build small cars for it after another video of a European crash test has popped up on YouTube. ...

In German crash test, China's Brilliance BS6 sedan fails miserably 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click above image for photo gallery var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/world_news/China_s_Brilliance_BS6_sedan_fails_German_crash_test_in_spectacular_fashion'; China's Brilliance BS6 is a recent entry into the European market, positioned as a premium-style import sedan at a budget price. Well, ...

Taurus gets a new tagline 2 years ago on Autoblog

It should come as no surprise that the Taurus and its siblings perform well on crash tests. The platform was developed from the Volvo P2 architecture that provides the basis for the original S80, as well as the S60 and outgoing V70. The Taurus has just earned itself five-star ratings in all of the ...

2008 Subaru Tribeca gets 5 stars from NHTSA 2 years ago on Autoblog

The 2008 Subaru Tribeca may have gone from unattractive to almost too inoffensive, but the embattled CUV has at least moved to the head of the class with regards to safety. The Tribeca scored a perfect "five stars" on both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's front and side impact ...

Tundra keeps trying: CrewMax also gets four stars from NHTSA 2 years ago on Autoblog

Toyota swung for the fences when they unveiled the Toyota Tundra in Detroit, with an optional 381 HP V8, 10,500 pound tow rating, and huge proportions. The problem is, ever since the vehicle hit dealer lots, it seems as though one piece of bad news is hitting the pickup after another. First came ...

Bouncing back: Toyota Tundra earns highest frontal crash test score from IIHS 2 years ago on Autoblog

About a month ago, we told you about the all-new Toyota Tundra's stunning four star NHTSA crash test score, which was lower than the five stars received by the F-150 and Silverado. Toyota seemed as surprised as anyone else by the test scores, and now they've saved some face by getting the highest ...

Automakers, suppliers team to seek virtual crash testing 2 years ago on Autoblog

Nine major automakers and two automotive suppliers have formed a group to look into and develop virtual crash tests that they say will be more realistic than violently smashing cars into immovable barriers. DaimlerChrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Peugeot-Citroen, Renault and Toyota ...

Toyota to begin crash testing vehicles in U.S. 3 years ago on Autoblog

Toyota broke ground in York Township, Michigan this past Friday on a new research and testing facility that will make up a large portion of the automaker's stateside development. The 500,000+ square foot facility will be broken up into two sections: the Toyota Technical Center and a safety testing ...

Crash test ratings required on window stickers soon 3 years ago on Autoblog

New rule: every vehicle sold in the U.S. must have its crash rating displayed on its window sticker by September 1st, 2007. Sponsored by the Republican Senator from Ohio, Mike DeWine, the new law aims to provide consumers with information about the ability of a vehicle to protect its occupants in ...

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Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!

Chris Paukert joins the usual crew of Chris, Sam, and Dan, summarily classing up the joint.

 
 

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