State Franchised Car Dealership Rules Can Cost Buyers up to $5,000
Rules dating to the Great Depression have turned franchised auto dealers into a mandatory middleman — one that a new report says costs buyers up
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IIHS New Top Safety Pick + & Top Safety Pick Awards Requirements Met by
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is requiring better crash avoidance technology and stronger rear-seat protection. Sixty-three vehicles have already qualified. By the end of
Vehicle Thefts Fall to Historic Low, Driven by Coordinated Prevention Efforts
Vehicle thefts across the United States plummeted to their lowest levels in decades last year, with a 23% drop from 2024 bringing the total number
IIHS & HLDI Safety Ratings for Commercial Vehicles
While public discourse regarding road safety typically centers on the sleek silhouettes of family SUVs and commuter sedans, a more utilitarian hazard remains largely in
Software Defined Vehicles AI-Designed & Safety Standards Not Met & Rusty?
The transition of the automobile from a mechanical marvel to a sprawling, intricate digital landscape has reached a volatile and transformative new chapter, according to
EVs Are Greener but Supply Chains Are Dirty Business for Toyota & GM
A new global scorecard finds a small group of automakers pulling ahead on clean, ethical supply chains — while Toyota, GM and others stall out.
U.S. Traffic Fatalities Fell 12% in 2025, Even as Americans Drove More
The drop — the largest in recent memory — spared an estimated 5,000 lives compared with the prior year, though safety advocates warn that dangerous
AI to Praise & Blame for Dealership Responses: Infiniti Cadillac, Honda, Acura, Subaru, Toyota Top Performers
A new industry study found that dealerships are answering customer inquiries more quickly and through more channels than ever before. But the same technology driving
Lexus, Buick, Toyota, Subaru, Buick BMW, Chevy, Cadillac Top Best in Vehicle Dependability
The J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) indicates that long-term vehicle quality has reached its lowest point since the study’s significant redesign in
Warning! Year-End Holidays Among Deadliest Times on U.S. Roads
The year-end holiday stretch between Christmas and New Year’s consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous periods on U.S. roads. Traffic safety experts warn
Californians Pay TOOOOOO Much At Gas Pumps $59 Billion
At a California Energy Commission business meeting on Wednesday, consumer and environmental advocates sharply criticized the oil industry’s resistance to market reforms, pointing to new
Subaru/BMW Top Best Top Automotive Brands from Consumer Reports
In a year when the average price of a new car has climbed past $50,000 for the first time, Consumer Reports has released its 2026