Seat belts are the focus of BMW’s latest recall, its largest of the year. For more than 21,000 cars and SUVs, the passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor may deactivate early and jam the ...

A few days ago, I borrowed my son's 1985 Honda Accord. As soon as I turned on the ignition, the seat belt rolled across the door and buckled me securely in the car. I was surprised at how easy this ...

Malfunctioning seat belt retractors have been a popular subject of recalls so far in August, and Volkswagen is the latest automaker to be hit by the issue. Approximately 45,500 cars and SUVs, ...

Automakers are on a quest to change every single part of the car as we know it, from how motorists acquire a vehicle to how they unlock and start it, but no one has dared to touch the seat belt. The ...

This week I’m looking into the grisly Final Destination-like outcomes you might face if you crashed in a car that was stripped of standard safety mechanisms. Also in this issue: Four essential tips on ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Like a lot of consumers, Paul McAleer focused on comfort when he recently went car shopping. Adjustable seats, a tilt steering wheel and extra height were all important.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Like a lot of consumers, Paul McAleer focused on comfort when he recently went car shopping. Adjustable seats, a tilt steering wheel and extra height were all important.