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In the seconds surrounding a collision, a modern vehicle may preserve data about speed, accelerator position, braking, changes in velocity, seat-belt status and air-bag deployment.

General Motors said Wednesday it will introduce an "eyes-off" autonomous driving system on a consumer SUV in 2028. Why it matters: No major automaker has yet commercialized self-driving car technology ...

While advanced safety systems in a car can be exorbitantly expensive to repair and reset, there's little question that such systems are also making vehicles safer than ever for drivers. Given the ...

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Distracted driving is a serious epidemic in the United States. To reduce accidents caused by distraction, many states have laws requiring drivers to use hands-free technology behind the wheel. However ...

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There was a time when in-car audio came in the form of AM radio and one lonely speaker. Believe it or not, General Motors offered the fifth-gen Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 with one speaker from the factory.