More Fatalities on the Road in 2016 from Reckless Acts
The fatality statistics are in, more people died in traffic accidents in 2016 than in 2015. The increase is due to reckless behavior including speeding,
Research
Hurricane Harvey & Irma Affect Fuel, Prices & Car Sales
IHS Markt released it finding of the affects of Hurricane Harvey and Irma on fuel prices, car sales and pricing. IHS Markit reported that within
Safety, Liability & Hacking of Self-Driving Connected Cars Are Big Worries for Americans
According to a study by AIG, safety of vehicles, including the risk of hacking, are key concerns among respondents, while ease of driving and lower
Best Sales for GM, Toyota, Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Nissan & Hyundai
The new vehicle retail sales pace in September will reach the highest level this year, according to different forecasts. Suggested reasons for the increased sales
Top Best Automotive Brands: Toyota, Mercedes, BMW, Honda, Ford & Hyundai
InterBrand studies big companies and their values. This year’s list has fifteen of the top-selling best valued automakers. For five consecutive years, Apple and Google
Higher Traffic Death Rates in Rural Counties without Seat Belts
Adult motor vehicle drivers and passengers in America’s most rural counties had motor-vehicle death rates 3 to 10 times higher than those in the most
Why EVs, Small Sedans, CUVs & Hybrids Are Cheapest: Trucks & Large Sedans Most Expensive
It ain’t cheap to own a new car in America, when you factor in maintenance, insurance, depreciation and fuel cost. The cost of a new
Connected Car Great Expectations vs Poor Executions of iPhone & Android Apps
In keeping with current smartphone saturation, consumers are increasingly relying on connected apps for a variety of purposes in the car. Be it for straightforward
Combat Texting & Distracted Driving with AI and ADAS, Says New Research
To combact distractive driving, computer algorithms developed by engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo can tell when drivers are texting or engaged in other
Parking is Expensive and Costs Too Much Time & Money in NY, LA, San Fran & D.C.
INRIX published a parking study that analyzed and ranked the economic costs of “parking pain” in some major markets. INRIX research found that, on average,
Car Shoppers who Research the Best Cars Online Telephone Dealers
Despite the well-publicized shift in automotive digital advertising spend to mobile, most phone calls to dealerships are still generated by consumers shopping on their desktops
Drivers Thinks They Can Text But Believe Distracted Driving is Dangerous
A new Progressive Insurance study shows about one third of drivers feel confident in their own ability to text and drive, yet the majority believe