Show threadNina PescatoreMay 10

@proseandpassion @SheDrivesMobility

Gosh, I wonder why ... 🙄

I wouldn't call it intriguing, I would call it a bloody shame.

"For decades, the 50th percentile man – the statistical “average man” – was defined as the global benchmark for safety. This male reference figure is deeply rooted in the historically evolved vehicle approval procedure and still shapes the test methods today. Models that correspond to the average male body are primarily used for the vehicle approval procedure. Even the so-called “female” dummy is merely a scaled-down version of the male model and also corresponds to a very small woman – 95 per cent of women are taller and heavier than this reference point."

#CarCrashTests #MaleDummies #CarSafety #AWomanIsNotASmallMan

LeftyLabourTechTorontoMay 10

I couldn’t live with the idea of my kids trapped in my Tesla. Here’s how I hacked it so the doors open in an emergency

If the electric door latches fail, the only way to get out of many Telsas is to go digging for a hidden manual release — except the back doors to my Model 3 don’t even have those.

May 10, 2026

By Marco Chown Oved Climate Change Reporter

#Tesla #hacking #carsafety #DRM #ClimateChange

https://archive.is/WJUEA

Hackaday [Unofficial]May 10

Why You Probably Shouldn’t DIY a Car Airbag

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/05/10/why-you-probably-shouldnt-diy-a-car-airbag/

Why You Probably Shouldn’t DIY A Car Airbag

Car airbags are both a very simple concept and a marvel of engineering, replacing the bone-shattering impact of unforgiving plastic and steel with a relatively soft landing in a funky-smelling air …

Hackaday
13May 10
Why You Probably Shouldn’t DIY a Car Airbag https://hackaday.com/2026/05/10/why-you-probably-shouldnt-diy-a-car-airbag/
#Carhacks #TransportationHacks #Airbags #Carsafety
Why You Probably Shouldn’t DIY A Car Airbag

Car airbags are both a very simple concept and a marvel of engineering, replacing the bone-shattering impact of unforgiving plastic and steel with a relatively soft landing in a funky-smelling air …

Hackaday
NewsletterTFApr 9

GM Recalls Over 270,000 Malibus For Faulty Rearview Cameras

GM recalls 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu cars (2023-2025) because rearview cameras might not work. Owners will get free repairs starting May 18.

#GMRecall, #ChevroletMalibu, #CarSafety, #RearviewCamera, #NHTSA

https://newsletter.tf/gm-recalls-270000-malibus-faulty-cameras/

NewsletterTFApr 9

General Motors is recalling 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu cars. This is a large number of cars that could have problems seeing behind them.

#GMRecall, #ChevroletMalibu, #CarSafety, #RearviewCamera, #NHTSA
https://newsletter.tf/gm-recalls-270000-malibus-faulty-cameras/

GM Recalls 270,000 Chevrolet Malibus for Bad Rearview Cameras

GM recalls 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu cars (2023-2025) because rearview cameras might not work. Owners will get free repairs starting May 18.

NewsletterTF
Gabriel MosmanApr 6
High-precision brake pads and rotors use heavy-duty, heat-resistant compounds that handle extreme conditions without breaking a sweat 💪Even better — you can now grab quality pads and rotors online for almost any car, ute, or RV and get them delivered straight to your door 📦
#VMAXBrakes #BrakePerformance #CarSafety #NoBrakeFade #AutoParts #DIYCar
https://trendhunter.com.au/premium-auto-brake-pad-and-rotor-sets-for-safe-braking/
Premium Auto Brake Pad and Rotor Sets for Safe Braking | Trendhunter

Manufacturers like Bendix, TRW and Australia's own VMAX understand that braking consumables aren't standalone items.

Trendhunter
N-gated Hacker NewsMar 3
🚗💨 Wow, #Helsinki survived a whole year without any car carnage! 🎉 Meanwhile, the rest of the world is still trying to figure out how to drive without playing bumper cars on the freeway. 🙄
https://www.politico.eu/article/helsinki-no-traffic-death-roads-eu-accident-finland-driving-transport/ #CarSafety #RoadSafety #Innovation #Celebration #HackerNews #ngated
Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death

The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.

POLITICO
Circuit PeekFeb 28
Dash cams matter when details matter. This short shows front + rear coverage and a quick phone playback moment so the “review and share” path is clear. Practical evidence workflow. Shorts: https://youtube.com/shorts/VaFgb5ny7Oc?feature=share
#DashCam #CarSecurity #CarSafety #CircuitPeek
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Hackaday [Unofficial]Feb 23

How Safe Are Old Airbags, Anyway?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/02/23/how-safe-are-old-airbags-anyway/