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IIHS claims Vemos are safer than human drivers if you squint too hard while reading data

Heather Diehl/Getty Images Waymo robotaxis are either extremely dangerous or a “public health breakthrough,” depending on who you ask. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has come out in favor of Waymo and announced that it Driverless cars crash less than people. However, the IIHS also freely

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Do backup cameras make driving safer?

Harry Howitt/Shutterstock Automakers had to start equipping their cars with rearview cameras in 2018, and the results since then have been dramatic. According to research presented in American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference and ExpositionThe federal mandate has helped reduce the number of serious injuries caused

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Top brokers envision safer industry after Montgomery ruling

“This decision does not fundamentally change the way we operate,” said Fuel Transport’s Blackwell. (Granddriver/Getty Images) June 23, 2026 12:12 am, EDT key takeaways: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in May that federal law does not protect freight brokers from state-level negligent-hiring lawsuits. Brokerage firms said the decision increases legal risks while strengthening carrier

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Mazda claims larger touchscreens are actually safer than buttons

Mazda says the CX-5’s large touchscreen is better than physical buttons. The company’s reasoning is that the button-heavy dashboard often requires drivers to take their eyes off the road. Installed at eye level, the screen is designed to minimize distractions. Mazda has been defending its decision to supersize the CX-5’s infotainment system since the crossover

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