Safety

Before you turn off that lane departure chime or blind spot warning light, 
 consider: Such systems can lower crash rates significantly.

Oddly placed Latch anchors and space issues for the infant seat prevented 
 the Alfa Romeo Stelvio from earning our top car-seat scores.

Families will appreciate two key upgrades to the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: 
 It grows in size and offers an available third row.

Approximately 6,800 2012-13 BMW X3 xDrive 28i and xDrive35i SUVs, and 
 M6 convertibles, and model-year 2013 M6 coupes are being recalled.

Kia's Sorento has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's 
 highest crashworthiness designation, Top Safety Pick Plus, for 2018.

Approximately 1,200 model-year 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat sports 
 coupes and Charger SRT Hellcat sports sedans are being recalled.

Safety advocates KidsAndCars.org and the Center for Auto Safety are suing 
 the Department of Transportation over a seat belt reminder law.

To help first-time car owners avoid classic mistakes, we asked our editors 
 to think back to their first cars and share their wisdom.

Approximately 600 model-year 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered-floor 
 minivans modified by Vantage Mobility International are being recalled.

As you may have heard, there's a total solar eclipse coming on Aug. 21. 
 Here are six cars suited for the occasion and tips to stay safe.