New Vehicle Infotainment Systems Create Increased Distractions Behind the Wheel
January 3, 2018
Washington, D.C. – New vehicle infotainment systems take drivers’ eyes and attention off the road and hands off the wheel for potentially dangerous periods of time, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Drivers using in-vehicle technologies like voice-based and touch screen features were visually and mentally distracted for more than 40 seconds when completing tasks like programming navigation or sending a text message.
AAA Foundation study reveals in-vehicle technology takes one step forward, two steps back.
Honda recalls over 5 million Vehicles because the air bag inflator could rupture and send out metal fragments
June 13, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura TL vehicles.
2010 Honda Element is one of the models in this recall.
