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
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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
Congress Mandates NHTSA to Require Alcohol Detection In New–IIHS Urges NHTSA to Act
David Zuby, Executive Vice President and Chief Research Officer at IIHS wrote the following, urging NHSTA to act on IRA rules to put alcohol detection
Most Midsize SUVs Not Adequate for Front Crash Protection for Rear-Seat Protection
Most midsize SUVs offer inadequate front crash protection for passengers seated in the rear, the latest crash test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway
Heavy EVs Can Be Dangerous–They Should Be Lighter & Safer
“How safe are electric vehicles? It’s a question that keeps coming up in different ways in my role overseeing our vehicle crashworthiness evaluations, wrote Raul
Lexus Porsche Infiniti & Mitsubishi Rank High for Customer Service
The increasing volume of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) being serviced at dealerships is contributing to a negative effect on overall customer service satisfaction, resulting in
Cadillac, Infiniti, VW, Subaru & Toyota Lead In Internet Lead Satisfaction
General Motors’ Cadillac dealerships were ranked highest according to the 2023 Pied Piper PSI® Internet Lead Effectiveness® (ILE®) Study, which measured responsiveness to Internet leads coming though dealership
Daylight Savings Warning–it Can Lead to Drowsy Driving
Daylight savings time, which begins this weekend, brings an increased risk of drowsy driving, recognized by traffic safety experts as a significant factor in crashes
Appreciated Cars Don’t Depreciate Best Resale Value Vehicles
While most car buyers understand their vehicle will depreciate – many have heard the old adage, “a vehicle loses value the moment you drive it
Good IIHS Rating Reduces Fatality Risk in Real-World
Driving a vehicle that earns a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s driver-side small overlap front crash test reduces your risk of
More Pedestrians Hit & Killed by Cars in 2022 Says GHSA
Drivers in the United States struck and killed 3,434 people in the first half of 2022 – up 5%, or 168 more deaths, from the
Rivian R1T & MINI Cooper Electric Highest in Satisfaction
As more battery electric vehicle (BEV) models become available for purchase, owners’ satisfaction with their overall experience is shifting to more traditional factors such as