Safe Cars and Car Safety

Was it an improper floor mat that caused the accelerator of a Lexus to stick, resulting in a fatal crash in San Deigo? A few owners are gathering to refute the floor mat claim.

Asian automakers are still building the most reliable cars and trucks according to an annual survey by Consumer Reports.

Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen lead the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms.