Young Drivers <25 Benefit the Most from ADAS Crash Avoidance
Crash avoidance features seem to benefit young drivers more than others, recent studies by the Highway Loss Data Institute show. Crash avoidance systems are associated
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Road Fatalities Increasing in 2021 Preliminary Data Show
– The National Safety Council (NSC) released preliminary estimates today that show a 16% increase in motor vehicle deaths from the first six months of 2021
Driving Less and Dying More on Roads— Countermeasures Needed
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration t released the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Quarter of
New Vehicle Quality Improves–Infotainment & Connected Car Features Problematic
New-vehicle quality improves 2% from 2020, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS),SM released today. This is slightly lower than the
Automotive Brand Loyalty Drops While Body Styles Are Stron.
Brand loyalty among U.S. consumers for new vehicles dropped to a six-year low in June, according to new analysis from IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO). Analysis
87% of Labor Day Travelers Hit the Road
Even with the delta variant increasing COVID-19 cases across the country, Americans remain determined to get out this upcoming Labor Day 2021 weekend. Sixty percent
Honda, BMW, Lexus and Subaru Tops in Satisfaction–But Stagnant
Satisfaction with the auto industry is stuck in neutral. Overall customer satisfaction with automobiles and light vehicles is unchanged with a score of 78 (out
Android Automotive OS in Volvo XC40 Recharge Could Make Android Auto and Carplay Extinct–But Too Smartphoney?
A new user experience evaluation from Strategy Analytics’ In-vehicle UX (IVX) group has assessed the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 22MY infotainment system and relevant HMI. The result of collaboration
PR, Print and Mentions the Best Buy for Selling Cars
A new report from Foresight Research does a deep dive into the power of automotive public relations. Foresight Research interviewed about 5,500 new car and
Minivans Make A Big Comeback–Only 5 Choices from Chrysler, Honda, Kia & Toyota
The minivan has shed being runner-up to other segments and is basking in the spotlight of popularity once again, according to a recent report from Cox
100 Deadliest Days Continue Through August for Teen Drivers- Florida Rates High
June, July, and August are known as the 100 deadliest days of summer for Miami and Fort Lauderdale drivers according to the Insurance Institute for
Covid-19 Coronavirus Impact on Traffic Data Shows
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions in the spring of 2020, such as stay-at-home orders, led to a drastic drop in U.S. road travel and