Ford is set to bring some visibility-enhancing features to a rearview-mirror near you. Starting in the 2009 model year, the American automaker’s standard rearview mirror will be replaced by a Blind-Spot mirror which features a convex spotter aimed directly at the vehicle’s blind-spot. Ford says the Blind-Spot mirror meets the demands of customers wishing for [...]

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is responsible for crash-testing new vehicle models and reporting the results to help consumers make safer vehicle choices. Models that score exceptionally well in IIHS crash tests are given a “Top Safety Pick” award for their impact performance. It’s a designation which indicates a car, truck or SUV [...]