Safety Issues

Three Rivers Supply Damaged in Fire

January 27, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Sad news to report this evening: Three Rivers Supply — a popular distributor of automotive and marine upholstery products — caught fire early Sunday morning, injuring one firefighter and causing extensive damage to the company's Pittsburgh headquarters. … [Read more...] about Three Rivers Supply Damaged in Fire

NJ Man Claims He’s Allergic to the Prius

January 20, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Toyota Prius’ interior is nothing to write home about – it’s simple, bland and lacks any semblance of luxury. What's more, it might even cause you to break out in hives. At least that's what one man in Vorhees, NJ, alleges happened to him. He's suing the automaker because, as he tells it, the hybrid's interior is toxic. … [Read more...] about NJ Man Claims He’s Allergic to the Prius

X-Ray Vision Sun Visors by Rosen

September 22, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Okay, so they're not quite x-ray vision – but they're still really cool! These transparent, tinted sun visors allow drivers to shield their eyes from the sun while maintaining their full field of vision. … [Read more...] about X-Ray Vision Sun Visors by Rosen

Blaze at NZ’s Racetech Injures Firefighter

August 30, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Racetech, New Zealand's premier race-car seat manufacturer and auto upholstery shop, suffered a devastating fire this week in which a fireman suffered serious burns to his back and arms. … [Read more...] about Blaze at NZ’s Racetech Injures Firefighter

Jeep’s Roof, Roof, Roof is on Fire!

August 26, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to know why headliners in the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee keep catching fire. It's opened an investigation into the matter after receiving complaints from vehicle owners. … [Read more...] about Jeep’s Roof, Roof, Roof is on Fire!