We all have at some point wonder what it would be like if a hybrid with its huge battery rack got into a real bad wreck. Will the battery acid spill everywhere? Will the fire department have what it needs to handle the rescue?
Now, Volvo is conducting extremely wide-ranging and thorough analysis of a variety [...]

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Bridgestone

Brussels–More than 90% of motorists drive on under-inflated tires which can put their safety at risk. Checking tires condition and pressure, loading carefully the vehicle and using dedicated tires for caravans are some of the key holiday tips given by Bridgestone.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) will be standard equipment on every 2009 model year Volkswagen vehicle – passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and minivans. By offering ESP as a standard feature, Volkswagen is the first non-luxury manufacturer to include an electronic stabilization system at [...]