The idea of crumple zones was first devised by an automotive engineer named Bèla Barènyi. In 1937, at the age of 30, Barènyi thought that cars involved in head-on or rear-end accidents would better ...

I recently witnessed the aftermath of an accident, where the front corner of one car had hit the middle of the other’s rear end. The following car (made in Germany) had a smashed headlight and dented ...

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety didn’t award the Top Safety Pick+ to the Bronco. The Ranger-based utility vehicle isn’t worthy of the organization’s Top Safety Pick award either, but on the ...

Cars today are safety marvels. With numerous active and passive safety features onboard, they feature a safety net that would have been unthinkable a few decades ago. They can keep up with traffic, ...

Even if we can't put a finger on the specifics in every instance, we all tend to recognize quality. The human brain is designed to enjoy symmetry, as it speaks of organization, order, and good health.