Brand Doesn’t Matter Much with Future Car Access
According to the results of IBM’s new study on the future of the auto industry, in the next 10 years, as consumers move from vehicle ownership to vehicle usage, 48 percent of consumers surveyed say
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Technology and Connected Car Features Are Valued
Metova’s new survey of 1000 consumers shows how important technology is to car buyer. Car buyers want car technology. Nearly 1 in 5 buyers would walk away from a new car purchase if it didn’t
Tesla EV Awareness High – Number of Charging Stations Low
Dealers and automakers are in the driver’s seat when it comes to laying a positive foundation for the nearly 100 new electrified models scheduled to arrive in the U.S. market in the next few years.
Bike Lanes Aren’t as Safe as They Feel
Bike lanes separated from the roadway by physical barriers make cyclists feel safer and encourage more people to ride. But a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that protected bike
Knee Airbags Not Really Needed—
Airbags are essential, lifesaving devices that have prevented tens of thousands of deaths. More airbags, one might assume, would provide even greater protection. That isn’t always the case, a recent IIHS study shows. One increasingly
Rec Vehicles Are Stolen in Summer and Not Recovered
A recent report produced by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reveals that the end of the summer is when we see more All-Terrain Vehicle thefts. In fact, 19 percent of the total thefts happen
About Roundabouts 2-Lanes Improving
Roundabouts improve safety over traditional intersections, but the benefits of two-lane roundabouts have been less clear than those of single-lane roundabouts. Now IIHS researchers have found that crashes at two-lane roundabouts fall over time as
Many Factors Contribute to Declining Auto Sales in China
China’s light vehicle (LV) sales fell nearly 10 percent in June 2019 from prior year—the 12th consecutive month sales declined—casting new doubts on what has been the world’s biggest growth engine for auto sales, a
Subaru, Toyota, Honda/Lexus, MBZ & BMW Top Automotive Brand
Brand loyalty is a key objective of automakers not only because it leads to a customer repurchasing or leasing another vehicle from the same manufacturer but because that customer is more likely to recommend the
Automotive Software Devs Concerned About Safety, Quality & Security
There are ongoing concerns with software safety and quality, the growing effects of connected vehicles on development, and the continuing focus on compliance according to a study by Perforce Software. The survey found that automotive
Speeding is a Major Cause of Fatal Accidents
Speeding has resulted in more fatal car crashes than driving under the influence or distracted driving, according to a new ValuePenguin.com study, which also found that speeding accounted for 22 percent of all fatal accidents
Keys to Car Sickness Found by AI: Discrepancies in Perception
Summer car journeys can be synonymous with dizziness, headaches, and nausea. Children are especially prone to motion sickness. ZF is working together with neuro-technologists from Germany’s Saarland region to investigate how to detect motion sickness