Partial Autonomous Driving Leads to Distracting Behavior
According to IIHS, drivers are more likely to multitask when using partial automation, and some manage to do so even while playing by the rules
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Data Shows Preventable Traffic Fatalities–Urgent Need for Action
Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council shows an estimated 20,900 people died in preventable traffic crashes in the United States through the first six months of 2024. Compared to
Toyota & Subaru Tie for First Place in American Customer Satisfaction
Driver satisfaction with the automobile industry inches forward 1% to a score of 80 (out of 100) as inventory levels return to normal. According to
Speed limiting Tech Can De-Stress Driving
Ian Reagan, Senior Research Scientist, IIHS wrote the following about speed limiting technology: The first time I got behind the wheel of a loaner SUV
Drivers More Likely to Yield to Pedestrians in Lighted Crosswalks
In areas with few streetlights, drivers are more than 3 times as likely to yield to pedestrians at illuminated crosswalks than at dark ones, a
Partial Automation Doesn’t Prevent Crashes Research
Crash records and insurance data offer little evidence that partial automation systems are preventing collisions, research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the
Less Brand Loyalty, More EVs & Hybrid Cars— New Survey
Asahi Kasei’s newest global car user survey gives insights into the brand loyalty and buying behavior of car users in the four major automotive markets:
Surge in Vehicle Theft–Awareness for National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
Vehicle theft rates have risen steadily since 2019, and last year, more than 1 million vehicles were reported stolen, which accounted for an increase of
Acura, Mazda, Lexus, Infiniti, VW & Buick Ranked Highest in Telephone Service Calls
Acura was ranked first out of 34 automobile brands in Pied Piper’s 2024 PSI® Service Telephone Effectiveness® (STE®) Study, which measured the efficiency and quality of service
Drivers Would Give Data for Life Saving: Risky Driving Persists
An overwhelming 86% of U.S. drivers would be more willing to share driving behavior data if they knew it could help prevent the loss of
Most American Vehicles Tesla Y, Honda Passport, VW ID.4, Tesla S & Odyssey
Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com® has revealed its 19th annual American-Made Index. Cars.com® experts independently evaluated more than 400 vehicles to generate this year’s list of 100 vehicles contributing
Tesla, Honda, VW, Toyota/Lexus & Jeep Top US Made Cars
Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) today revealed its 19th annual American-Made Index. Cars.com experts independently evaluated more than 400 vehicles to generate this year’s list of 100 vehicles contributing