Comfort and safety

(dpa) Accident data raise questions about camera recognition in poor visibility — now the NHTSA is intensifying its investigations into the FSD system.

State-law fees, different flat-rate charges and clear court rulings: An activated taxi alarm can be expensive even without intent. What sums may be incurred and why prevention is essential for taxi companies.

Long shifts, monotonous drives, irregular sleep – fatigue quickly sets in during taxi work. With simple measures and deliberate break planning, the risk of microsleeps can be significantly reduced.

Female students, retired women, people with disabilities: They will continue to receive night taxi vouchers. Others get nothing. What is changing, where vouchers are available, and how long they are valid.

Women in Dortmund can now take advantage of a new nighttime mobility offer: With an 8-euro voucher, the taxi ride is cheaper—under certain conditions. The project will run until the end of 2026 and aims to provide more safety on the way home.

(ots/PRNewswire) Autonomous control in the event of a risk of collision: The new technology analyzes the driving environment in real-time and actively intervenes – a step towards comprehensive defensive driving in road traffic.

When purchasing covers for the front seats of your vehicle, you should ensure that they are suitable for the side and center airbags of your vehicle. 

Bitingly cold frosty nights are a part of almost every winter. The GTÜ Society for Technical Inspection mbH provides tips on how drivers can keep their cars in shape during the cold season. This ensures that vehicles parked outdoors remain operational.

Only one in four safety vests from online retailers actually reflects. Children's vests are often inadequate as well.

(ots/PRNewswire) Hyundai Mobis has developed a technology capable of recognizing body posture (position), actions, and biosignals to assess the safety of passengers in the car, both in the front and rear seats.

As soon as winter arrives, German electric car drivers will once again be plagued by the notorious range anxiety. Cold temperatures have been proven to affect the range, as additional energy must be expended to heat the battery and interior. To maximize the range of electric vehicles during this time, drivers can follow some tips.

In terms of road safety, good visibility must be ensured in the car at all times.