Engineering car sounds

A decade ago, cars only needed a handful of noises, like a turn signal. Now, as vehicles get smarter, the beeps, ticks, tocks and warnings need to be carefully tuned. Kris Van Cleave has more.

• Feb 7, 2017
• 2:30

Tesla falls short in safety rating

Tesla is defending its safety standards after the 2017 Model S fell short of the highest rating in a major crash test study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. DeMarco Morgan reports on what led to the results.

• Feb 1, 2017
• 2:43

Automotive mega trends

Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn tells CBS News what he believes to be the mega trends of automobiles this year and the importance of safe affordable autonomous cars.

• Jan 18, 2017
• 2:59

Self-flying car by 2018?

Airbus is saying they plan to make a flying, self-driving car by the end of this year. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with more.

• Jan 17, 2017
• 1:42

Dangers of driving drowsy

A new study from AAA found that getting behind the wheel with just four or five hours of sleep is as dangerous as driving drunk. Teenagers and older adults are among the groups most at risk. Errol Barnett reports.

• Dec 6, 2016
• 1:50

Seat back safety

With more than 43 million Americans on the road this Thanksgiving weekend, some federal lawmakers are demanding new standards for seat backs, which are prone to collapse. This was prompted by a CBS News investigation. Correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.

• Nov 25, 2016
• 2:38

Phone distractions

As millions of Americans hit the road this Thanksgiving, highway safety regulators announced new guidelines to make smart phones less distracting. Kris Van Cleave has more on what's being done to keep drivers from using their phones while behind the wheel.

• Nov 24, 2016
• 2:10

Car seat failures

Federal lawmakers are demanding changes to vehicle safety regulations and calling for an investigation into car makers as the result of an ongoing CBS News investigation into the strength of car seats. Kris Van Cleave reports on how seats can fail in rear-end crashes and lead to serious injuries or death.

• Nov 23, 2016
• 3:56

Parking lot dangers

As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, a new report finds parking lots are dangerous places. More than 50,000 crashes take place in parking lots each year that lead to more than 500 deaths and 60,000 injuries. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Nov 21, 2016
• 2:05

Parking lot dangers

How dangerous can a walk through the parking lot be? Even though people tend to drive a lot slower, Kris Van Cleave reports on how the consequences of distraction and other driving mistakes can be deadly.

• Nov 21, 2016
• 2:56

Aging truck drivers

A severe shortage of truck drivers has companies recruiting retirees. A CBS News investigation found approximately 350,000 people in their golden years behind the wheel of a big rig. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Nov 11, 2016
• 3:16

Keyless car-sharing

Toyota will soon be testing a keyless car-sharing system, where drivers can power their rides with their smartphones. CNET senior editor Ashley Esqueda joins CBSN with more details.

• Nov 1, 2016
• 2:28

Zipper merging on highways

Last-minute merges on highways are often blamed for causing road rage. But engineers in a handful of states are now encouraging drivers to use the so-called zipper merge -- when drivers wait until the final moments to join a single lane of traffic before construction zones. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Oct 31, 2016
• 3:32

Pickup trucks' dim headlights

A new report criticizes the performance of headlights on most pickup trucks. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looked at 11 pickups equipped with 23 different headlight options and found just one earned top marks. Another was ranked acceptable. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Oct 25, 2016
• 3:24

Tesla's self-driving cars

Tesla has announced that all of its cars will come standard with self-driving technology. CNET senior editor Scott Stein joins CBSN with details.

• Oct 20, 2016
• 3:00

Traffic deaths accelerating

In the first half of 2016, an estimated 17,775 people were killed in traffic accidents. That's up 10.5% compared to the same time last year. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Oct 8, 2016
• 2:04

Stopping texting drivers

In 46 states it's illegal to text and drive. But enforcement has always been tricky. So police officers are taking a different approach to the issue. Kris Van Cleave has more.

• Oct 3, 2016
• 2:28

Electric car record

The "Venturi Buckeye Bullet Three" set a new world land-speed record for an electric car this past week. The car topped out at 358 miles per hour. Next year, the team is hoping to hit 400.

• Sep 25, 2016
• 0:59

App for parking

The popular navigation app Waze is rolling out a feature that could help you find an available parking spot. CNET senior editor Ashley Esqueda joins CBSN with details.

• Sep 20, 2016
• 2:17

Is premium gas worth it?

A new report from AAA says Americans waste billions of dollars at the pump because we're spending far more than needed on higher grade gas. The report says "drivers unnecessarily upgraded from regular to premium gasoline an estimated 272 million times in the past year." Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Sep 20, 2016
• 2:45

Smart car regulations

The White House is set to unveil the rules for driverless cars Tuesday. The Obama administration says the federal government should be in charge of these regulations. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN with the latest.

• Sep 19, 2016
• 6:45

Future of self-driving cars

Just this week, Uber started self-driving car pickups in Pittsburgh, while Ford announced plans for autonomous car services. Google and Tesla are among the biggest names in the field, but a host of auto brands and other tech heavyweights are also investing heavily in driverless cars. Derek Thompson, senior editor for The Atlantic, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the future of this soon-to-be booming business.

• Sep 17, 2016
• 4:53

School bus cams catch drivers

As students return to class, some school districts are releasing dramatic videos to highlight the dangers from drivers who fail to stop for school buses. A growing number of schools are equipping buses with cameras to record violators. Mark Strassmann speaks to families who have been impacted by motorists illegally passing.

• Sep 14, 2016
• 3:37

Tesla's autopilot update

Tesla is rolling out new upgrades to its autopilot system, after a driver was killed in a crash while driving in autopilot. CNET editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN with more on the upgrades.

• Sep 12, 2016
• 2:32

Dream cars

Driving in style is pretty easy if you're behind the wheel of a foreign import that's also labeled a work of art. Anthony Mason took a trip to Nashville to get a real-life look at some dreamy rides parked inside a museum for "Belissima!," an exhibition celebrating Italy's post-war automotive renaissance.

• Sep 11, 2016
• 4:32

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