For added safety, DOT deploys plan to speed up systems allowing vehicles and devices to connect with each other and infrastructure on the road.
NHTSA has gotten dozens of complaints about them opening on their own.
Probe opened to determine whether steering loss incident pervasive or isolated.
Traffic-safety advocates say seat belts save lives, but data show many people still don’t buckle up.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the midsize models its highest safety rating.
Updated SUV provides better second-row passenger protection.
Mazda hybrid wins the highest honor while a redesigned BMW gets the second-highest.
None did well on back-seat protection, and their bulk makes some crashes hard to manage.
IIHS, Consumer Reports suggest used and new models with top safety ratings and less room for error, dangerous driving.
Two other models in the automaker’s line fare less well in IIHS crash tests.
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