@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

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

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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 …

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

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🚗💨 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.

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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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How Safe Are Old Airbags, Anyway?

Automotive airbags are key safety devices that aim to reduce injuries and mortality in the event of motor vehicle accidents. These rapidly-inflating cushions act to soften the blow of an impact, ca…

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Mercedes-Benz has recalled select CLE, AMG CLE and AMG C-Class models due to a software glitch affecting Emergency Stop Assist. Check affected units and details. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/mercedes-benz-recall-software-glitch-rvd07q7x?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #MercedesBenz #SoftwareGlitch #CarSafety #VehicleRecall