SEBRING The idea for the Backseat Guardian came one day when a teenaged driver cut in front of a car, almost causing an accident. ...more

November 30, 2009

Three large pickup trucks that serve as workhorses for construction crews, farmers and small business owners are not providing good protection in side crashes, according to tests conducted by the insurance industry. ...more

February 11, 2009

Small cars, which have become more popular with the fluctuation in gas prices, are becoming better equipped to protect motorists in serious crashes, according to tests by the insurance industry. ...more

December 17, 2008

Antilock brakes could help motorcycle riders avoid fatal crashes, according to a study by the insurance industry. ...more

October 22, 2008

Nearly all parents fear the day when their 16-year-old son or daughter drives solo for the first time. In this car-loving society of ours, the driver's license is the ultimate rite of passage. ...more

September 15, 2008

Driving solo for the first time ranks high on the list of teen milestones, right up there with graduation, a prom or even the first kiss. ...more

September 10, 2008

Driving solo for the first time ranks high on the list of teen milestones, right up there with graduation, prom or even the first kiss. ...more

September 9, 2008

Today marks the halfway point in "Stop On Red Week," a national summons to perform appropriately in the presence of traffic control devices. In a perfect world, this would be as noteworthy as "National Remember to Breathe Week." ...more

August 6, 2008

Throughout August, Lennar is running a special promotion that makes its homes even more of a value for customers, according to Mark Metheny, division president for Lennar. ...more

August 3, 2008

The latest crash tests by the insurance industry raise safety questions about small pickups, which are drawing more interest because they get better mileage than larger trucks. ...more

July 24, 2008