Good News and Bad News about U.S. Motor Vehicle Fatalities 1-6/2017
There have been fewer motor vehicle deaths in the first six months of the year as compared to last year by a mere one percent,
Research
Millennials Would Rather, Give Up Facebook/Sleep or Skip a Meal than Be Without a Car
New research released from Enterprise reveals that – even in today’s ever-connected world with its growing array of transportation options – the as a means
Humans Are More Reasonable Drivers than Self-Driving Autonomous Tech
A new report by Brandon Schoettle, “Sensor Fusion: A Comparison of Sensing Capabilities of Human Drivers and Highly Automated Vehicles,” at the University of Michigan
Self-Driving Autonomous Car Riders Will Look Out Windows, Relax and Be Stress Free?
Automated driving turns cars into drivers freeing up time in the car. With new technology in the future, cars will drive themselves. Bosch claims because
Rear-Seat Seat Belts Important So Bodies Don’t Hit People or Hard Surfaces
A new survey from IIHS reveals that many rear-seat passengers don’t think belts are necessary because they perceive the back seat to be safer than
Toyota’s New Research in Connected Autonomous Cars Partners with Many US Universities
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) announced a many new research programs studying eleven advanced autonomous and connected car technology projects with research institutions in
Average New Car/SUV/Truck Prices Up $573 –Loan Rates Down with 5.7-year Loans
The price of new vehicles went up reported Kelley Blue Book while the interest rates went down in August, reported Edmunds.com. Typical loans average 5
Car Buyers Are Most Excited About Porsche, Genesis, BMW, Audi & Mercedes-Benz
J.D. Powers’ Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study shows improved perceptions of new new car owners. The study measures owners’ emotional attachment and level
Ease of Use/Price Make a Big Difference in Car Buying Decisions
Infotainment and connectivity may be increasingly important in the daily lives of drivers, however, these factors are not differentiators when purchasing a new vehicle. A
Porsche Macan, Tesla X, G90, F-250, Civic, Mazda CX-9, Colorado/Corvette, Dodge Charger Lead in Quality
What new cars are the highest quality? Many new and redesigned models are leaders in Total Quality Impact study. While the Tesla Model S has
LiDAR designs to go solid state, compact, 360° & profitable
A number of strategies being used to generate solid state designs include Optical Phased Arrays, MEMS micro-mirror modules, Flash laser and Liquid Crystal Waveguide beam
LDVs & Commercial Trucks to Be Self-Driving Soon
A new report from Navigant Research analyzes regional markets for light duty passenger vehicles (LDVs) and medium or heavy duty commercial vehicles with highly automated