Good Headlights Proven to Reduce Night Crashes
The headlight ratings program developed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is reducing dangerous nighttime crashes in the real world, a recent study shows.
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New Tech Best in Genesis, Cadillac, Hyundai & Kia
While new-vehicle technology is a leading reason why buyers choose one vehicle over another, many new vehicles are equipped with some features that they want
Bumped Finds Owners Less Bummed and Lift Lyft Ridership When Get Shares in Company
Bumped — the tech company on a mission to create an ownership economy via stock rewards — released data from their two-year pilot study indicating that
Consumers Prefer Going to Car Dealer
Car shoppers—including millennials—prefer the traditional dealer-centric car shopping experience to direct retail by nearly a three-to-one margin. Further, nearly one-third of shoppers expect to lean
Moldy,Damp, Rusty Truth — 378 K Flood Damaged Cars
In the wake of Hurricane Ida and other intense storms across the United States, consumers need to be on alert for flooded vehicles resurfacing on
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
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 as
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