IIHS Sticks Neck Out with Whiplash Prevention Testing wit Articulated Spine
For decades, the automotive industry has prided itself on turning cars into rolling fortresses of steel and sensors. Yet, for all the progress made in
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US Car Buyers Are More Loyal to Brands Since 2020
U.S. drivers remained more loyal to their car brands in 2025 than at any point in the past five years, even as higher prices and
CA Cuts Emissions 3%, Getting Better But Not Enough
California recorded one of the steepest single-year declines in climate pollution in its history in 2023, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 3 percent in a
Mini, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan Top ICE Apps: Consumers Want Garage Door Opens & Smartphone Keys
J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. OEM ICE App Report, a study that offers a close look at how owners of internal combustion engine vehicles
AI Influences Car Buying & Shopping Says Cars.com Study
CHICAGO — Following the launch of its AI-powered search tool, Carson™, Cars.com Inc. reported on Wednesday that artificial intelligence was increasingly shaping how Americans bought
Tariffs Spur Car Buying & Satisfaction: Porsche, Mazda & Buick
Tariffs are reshaping how Americans buy cars—but not necessarily dampening their satisfaction. According to the newly released J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI)
Gen Z is Driving More than Last Year But Still Use Mass Transit, Ride-Hailing & Micromobility
According to Enterprise Mobility’s 2025 On the Move mobility survey, Generation Z is driving more frequently than before—quietly reversing the narrative that the youngest generation
AWD, Blind Spot, Power Seats, Parking Sensors, CarPlay & Android Auto–Top Wanted Car Features
When it comes to buying a new car, every shopper has a short list of features they simply can’t live without. A new survey by
Emails, Personalization & Timing Important to Car Buyers
LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a major provider of data and analytics for the insurance and automotive industries, has released new findings that illuminate how personalized, well-timed
96% Confess to Preventable Aggressive Driving Reports AAA
If it feels like American roads have become more hostile, a new study suggests that’s no illusion. Nearly every driver—96 percent—admits to engaging in some
ACSI Less Satisfaction with Greater Expectations & Higher Priced Vehicles
On paper, the American auto industry is in its strongest position in years. Dealerships that only recently were plagued by empty lots are full again.
Brand Loyalty Almost at Pre-Pandemic Levels
A new mid-year 2025 report from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions shows that U.S. new-vehicle brand loyalty is rebounding to levels not seen since before the COVID-19