The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has approved the specifications of THOR-5F, a female crash test dummy developed by Humanetics. AP Photo / Paul Sancya When a woman gets behind the ...

On Thursday, the Department of Transportation announced it has approved the design for the first advanced female crash-test dummy, named THOR-05F. The agency hopes the new dummy will help show how air ...

WASHINGTON — For the first time ever, American car companies will soon be required to test vehicle safety using dummies that are representative of women. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on ...

There's no escaping that recalls are part of automobile ownership today — almost 30 million vehicles were affected in 2024. And 2025 has continued the trend, with a particularly bad year for Ford. So ...

Drivers will need to purchase new tires every few years to avoid flats, blowouts and achieve peak performance. There are tricks and methods to tell where your tire is in its lifecycle and if it needs ...

Welcome, and congratulations. You’ve lived long enough to see the age of flying cars—privately owned, solo-piloted aircraft, free to operate in unrestricted airspace, much as automobiles can take to ...

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is postponing updates to its five-star safety rating system, pushing the rule change rollout from the 2026 model year to the 2027 model ...

Despite billions in tariff costs for imported autos and parts, new car prices have stayed relatively flat. But the news isn’t as good for car owners taking their vehicles to the repair shop. The price ...

If you are shopping for a new or used car, USA TODAY Cars offers these tips to make the most of your test drive. First, said Matt Smith, head of Consumer Insights for car shopping site CarGurus, ...

It's never great when you find dampness in your car. Not only is it uncomfortable and unsightly, but if it's left it could easily damage your car's interior, and it can smell pretty nasty too. So ...