Tag: vehicle safety technology

Tesla’s Safety Record Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Fatal Accident Rates

Nordstrom
Tesla’s Safety Records

Recent research analyzing U.S. traffic data from 2018 to 2022 paints a concerning picture for Tesla vehicles on the road. The study, conducted by iSeeCars using National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, revealed that Tesla leads all automotive brands with a fatal accident rate of 5.6 per billion miles driven. This rate is double the U.S. national average of 2.8 fatalities per billion miles. The findings come as Tesla continues to advertise its vehicles as among the safest in the market, backed by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)…

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High-tech car features push increasing auto insurance premiums

Julie Campbell
Increasing auto insurance premiums technology

The more fancy gadgets become commonplace in cars, the more expensive it becomes to repair them. Technology designed to make cars safer and more convenient may reduce accident frequency but may also be increasing auto insurance premiums. The gadgets make it easier to navigate the roads but when damaged, they are more costly to replace. Tech enhancements include everything from touch screen control panels, backup cameras, blind spot monitoring and additional help to keep us aware of what’s going on around us. However, those gadgets aren’t cheap. When they do…

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