The Appeal of Vehicle Performance, Execution & Layout Declines
Vehicle manufacturers may be collectively disappointed learning that, for the first time in the 28-year history of the J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and
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Camaro, Charger, Mustang & Challenger Muscle Cars = Higher Risk & Death Rates–IIHS Reports
American muscle cars with high horsepower and a hot rod image rank among the deadliest vehicles on the road, both for their own drivers and
Pedestrian Fatalities Surge 19% in Three Years
GHSA’s annual Spotlight report, Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2022 Preliminary Data, offers a comprehensive look at state and national trends in pedestrian deaths in 2022.
Heavy Loads Reduce EV Range as much as 24.5%
When drivers load an electric pickup with heavy cargo, they make the vehicle work harder, significantly reducing the truck’s range. But by how much? AAA
Memorial Day Weekend Driving Fatalities are Expected –Many Due to Drunk Driving
For many, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer: a season full of friends, family and travel. Many will choose to travel by car to
Lowered Max Speeds on e-Scooters Sends them Sidewalks
Many cities are turning to speed limiters for electric scooters to address concerns about rider safety and conflicts with pedestrians. But mandating low travel speeds
On-the-Road Aging Cars Are Teenagers (13.5) Trucks are Almost 12
With more than 284 million vehicles in operation (VIO) on U.S. roads, the average age of cars and light trucks in the US has risen
Sierra Club Research Shows Greenwashing of EVs at Dealerships
Sierra Club’s released the new report “Rev Up Electric Vehicles: A Nationwide Study of the Electric Vehicle Shopping Experience,” which shows that the U.S. auto
What Are the Pet Peeves Of Rideshare Users & Drivers?
Upgraded Points recently conducted a nationwide survey to uncover what really grinds the gears of rideshare users. From passengers who refuse to wear a seatbelt to
Small Cars Don’t Protect Rear-Seat Passengers Well
Most small cars don’t provide good protection for rear-seat passengers, the latest crash test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show. “These results
More Drivers Shop for New Insurance Due to Rate Hikes and Are Unhappy
The nation’s auto insurers are locked in a vicious cycle of inflation, rising premiums and steadily increasing customer defection rates. The result, according to the
Public Supports Vehicle Tech that Prevents Operation by Impaired Driver
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) celebrates a new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open that shows strong public