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Wis DOT Issues Deer Warning
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be on the look out for deer in the month of June. According to DOT statistics, June is the worst or second worst month for car-deer crashes. Deer-car collisions are the third-most common vehicle crash in the state. The most common…
Read More45 Million Americans Not Buckling Up
Although seat belt usage is at a record 84% nationwide, 45 million Americans are still not buckling their seat belts when riding in vehicles. Seat belt use has climbed since 1993 when the Click It or Ticket campaign was implemented after officials So, who isn’t wearing their seatbelt? According to…
Read MoreUninsured Drivers: New Insurance Law Requires Policy
If you dont have car insurance youll need it. For the first time in Wisconsin, it will soon be the law. As of June 1st the law will require everyone to have car insurance, if you dont the penalties can be costly. The law will require all drivers be covered…
Read MoreHondas Recalled for Brake Problems
Approximately 410,000 Honda Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks will be recalled for problems with braking systems that could make it difficult to stop the vehicle if not repaired. The recall targets 2007 and 2008 Honda Odysseys and Elements. According to the manufacturer, brake pedals can feel soft and must…
Read MoreClass-Action Lawsuits Could Cost Toyota Billions
Toyota owners are claiming that the massive recalls are causing the value of their vehicle to drop, resulting in 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost Toyota approximately $3 billion. Toyota owners are contending their vehicles have dropped in value because of the recalls and that Toyota knew all along about…
Read MoreToyota Acceleration Problems Continue
The AP (3/5, Thomas, Manning) reports that NHTSA said yesterday that it has received more than 60 complaints from Toyota drivers who say their cars have sped up by themselves even after being fixed to correct the problem. The agency is contacting every owner to learn more about the consumer…
Read MoreProblems Mount for Toyota
After surviving a bombardment of questions regarding unintended acceleration issues during back-to-back Congressional hearings, the worlds largest automaker is now facing additional problems. Those problems include: Toyota faces a criminal investigation by federal prosecutors in NY The SEC is conducting an investigation U.S. dealerships are facing repairs to potentially millions…
Read MoreToyota Recalls May Not Solve Acceleration Problem
Testimony in the House Energy and Commerce Committees hearing into safety issues ended with no definitive answers. In fact, Toyota USA President Jim Lentz left people with more questions. During his testimony, Lentz acknowledged the runaway car problem had not been fixed and that the recall on carpet changes and…
Read MoreWisconsin Traffic Deaths Lowest since WWII
Wisconsin is closing 2009 on pace for its lowest annual tally of traffic deaths since World War II. As of Wednesday, 532 people had died on state roads this year, compared with 573 on the same date in 2008, and at the lowest annual count since 1944, when 526 people…
Read MoreToyota Recall
Key Points: Toyota will have dealers shorten the length of the gas pedals beginning in January New pedals will be available in April Some vehicles will have brake override systems, or a smart brake. (The system will stop the car if both the brake and accelerator pedals are applied simultaneously….
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