Safety

Highway deaths spiked 4.6% in early 2020 due to an increase in risky driving during coronavirus lockdowns, according to NHTSA.

The electric delivery van that Rivian is building for Amazon features a pedestrian warning system that emits a hum as the vehicle drives at low speeds.

An alleged car thief was caught on camera speeding through Newcastle, Australia, in an Audi R8 supercar as he fled police.

AddArmor has built a bulletproof Ferrari 458 Speciale using its lightweight ballistic protection tech. The car can take a hit from a .44 Magnum without penetrating the cabin.

Amazon-owned Zoox has unveiled the autonomous electric vehicle it plans to launch in a ride-hailing service. The four-passenger car has sliding doors and center-facing seats.

A Denver man had two identical Kia Sportage SUVs stolen within a month. Police say the cars are a hot target for theives.

A Lamborghini Aventador driver has had their car impounded after they were caught without insurance. The mishap in the $350G supercar could lead to a suspended license.

The 2022 GMC Sierra Denali will offer GM's hands-off Super Cruise driver aid as an option. The system will be capable of controlling the vehicle on the highway with a trailer attached.

A new study of fatal accidents has determined that Alaska drivers are the worst in the U.S. The Car Insurance Comparison report ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., on a variety of factors.

General Motors' Cruise division has started testing autonomous cars in San Francisco without anyone in the driver's seat. The electric vehicles will now have a human sitting in the passenger seat to monitor their operation.