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Hackers Offer Advice To Automakers On How To Prevent Attacks
Filed under: Automotive Technology Automotive hackers commandeered control of a Ford Escape and Toyota Prius during a recent experiment, and using data culled from the experiment came up with some tips on how automakers can block hackers from gaining access to cars.Automotive hackers commandeered control of a Ford Escape and Toyota Prius during a recent experiment, and using data culled from the experiment came up with some tips on how automakers can block hackers from gaining access to cars.
Bank Info Theft on the Rise: Is Your Gas Pump Safe?
Bank Info Theft on the Rise: Is Your Gas Pump Safe? Almost every gas station has the option to pay for your fuel at the pump by using your debit or credit card, but is it safe to do so? Devices called “skimmers” are one threat that can compromise the safety of your bank account, and can be present right on the pump you use every… more
Put a Stop to Brake Trouble During Brake Safety Month
A properly operating brake system is critical to safe vehicle operation and control under a variety of conditions. Brake Safety Awareness Month in August, sponsored by the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), is the ideal time to stop and make sure your brakes are working properly before the new school year and colder temperatures arrive. “When it comes to vehicle safety, the brake system is at the top of the list,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Motorists can put a stop to any potential brake system problems by recognizing the signs and symptoms that their brake system may …
Is Your Check Engine Light On? Don’t Ignore it.
One of the most vital signals of an improperly functioning vehicle is the check engine light and when illuminated, it alerts the driver to a variety of existing potential problems. Vehicle check-ups during community car care events throughout the country reveal that the check engine light is on in nearly one out of ten vehicles, says the Car Care Council. “When the check engine light comes on, it means that a vehicle system, such as the ignition, fuel injection or emission control, is not operating properly, even if the vehicle appears to be running normally,” said Rich White, executive director, …
Black Boxes In Cars Will Be Standard By 2014
Filed under: Car Safety, Driving Laws If you thought police tracking your movements via license plate scanners was creepy, you may want to check your owner’s manual to see if your own car has been spying on you for decades. If you thought police tracking your movements via license plate scanners was creepy, you may want to check your owner’s manual to see if your own car has been spying on you. Event data recorders, also known as EDRs or black boxes, began showing up in cars in 1990 when General Motors introduced them for quality control purposes. The New …
Speeding Can Cut Fuel Efficiency by 30 Percent
Speeding Can Cut Fuel Efficiency by 30 PercentWe all know that speeding can reduce the fuel economy of your vehicle, but just how much of a difference does it make? Saving time doesn’t always mean saving money, and in the case of getting to your destination quicker, it could cost you at the pump. Consumer Reports recently conducted a study to see how… more
Good Samaritan Takes Baby Left In Car
Filed under: Weird Car News A two-year-old boy was found safe with strangers after he went missing from a car his mother left him in outside a bar. A two-year-old boy was found safe in a stranger’s care after he went missing from a car parked outside a Dallas bar. It was 2 a.m. on Sunday morning when the boy’s mother drove to the Sanchez Restaurant And Bar to confront her estranged husband. Diana Salinas hid in the bed of her husband’s pickup truck when he left the bar, police said. Hours later, she remembered she had left her son …
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Simple Vehicle Check Helps Avoid Road Trip Fireworks
A simple vehicle inspection before a family vacation can help avoid the short fuses, inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down many miles away from home, says the Car Care Council. “It’s easy to keep the sparks from flying from car trouble on a road trip,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. READ MORE »
Honda Odyssey Under Investigation For Airbags That Spontaneously Deploy
Filed under: Auto Recalls, Honda News A grandmother sat in a parked Honda Odyssey waiting for her granddaughter to come out of a tutoring class in Hattiesburg, Miss., when an airbag in the vehicle spontaneously deployed.A grandmother sat in a parked Honda Odyssey waiting for her granddaughter to come out of a tutoring class in Hattiesburg, Miss., when an airbag in the vehicle spontaneously deployed. No accident. No impact. But the random deployment on May 8, 2012 sent her to the hospital, where doctors stitched her upper lip and dentists repaired several chipped teeth. Four months later, another Honda Odyssey …
