Mom's "Nagging" Text Saves Baby in 50 MPH Crash
When Rebecca Tafaro Boyer texted her husband to fix their baby's car seat straps, he rolled his eyes. Fifteen minutes later, that adjustment saved their son's life in a near-fatal collision.
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Vienna 1925: Inventor Tests First Pedestrian Safety Net
A century ago, an Austrian inventor created one of the world's first car safety devices designed specifically to protect pedestrians. His rubber rope net successfully caught both a weighted dummy and a brave volunteer.
China Bans Hidden Car Handles After Fatal Crashes
Starting in 2027, China will require all cars to have mechanical door handles that work without electricity. The safety move comes after people died trapped in burning EVs when sleek electronic handles failed.
China Mandates Safer Car Doors After Fatal EV Crashes
China just became the first country to ban electronic-only door handles after multiple deaths in EVs where passengers couldn't escape. The new safety rule takes effect in 2027 and could reshape car design worldwide.
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VW Uses Real-World Data to Make Europe's Roads Safer
Volkswagen is expanding a safety program across 40 European countries that uses real driving data to improve car safety systems. The initiative could make roads safer for everyone, from drivers to pedestrians.