Dealers and automakers are in the driver’s seat when it comes to laying a positive foundation for the nearly 100 new electrified models scheduled to arrive in the U.S. market in the next few years.
Bike lanes separated from the roadway by physical barriers make cyclists feel safer and encourage more people to ride. But a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that protected bike
More research into the crash risk of truck drivers under age 21 should be conducted before allowing them to drive between states, IIHS said in a recent regulatory comment. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Roundabouts improve safety over traditional intersections, but the benefits of two-lane roundabouts have been less clear than those of single-lane roundabouts. Now IIHS researchers have found that crashes at two-lane roundabouts fall over time as
China’s light vehicle (LV) sales fell nearly 10 percent in June 2019 from prior year—the 12th consecutive month sales declined—casting new doubts on what has been the world’s biggest growth engine for auto sales, a
Brand loyalty is a key objective of automakers not only because it leads to a customer repurchasing or leasing another vehicle from the same manufacturer but because that customer is more likely to recommend the
There are ongoing concerns with software safety and quality, the growing effects of connected vehicles on development, and the continuing focus on compliance according to a study by Perforce Software. The survey found that automotive
Speeding has resulted in more fatal car crashes than driving under the influence or distracted driving, according to a new ValuePenguin.com study, which also found that speeding accounted for 22 percent of all fatal accidents
The Fourth of July holiday can be very dangerous for auto thefts and drivers. Lytx, a leading global provider of video telematics, analytics, productivity and safety solutions for commercial and public sector fleets, today announced
As the Fourth of July holiday nears, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is reminding vehicle owners to secure their vehicles before heading off to enjoy any of the day’s celebrations. Independence Day falls in
The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has risen again this year to 11.8 years, according to new research from business information provider IHS Markit . This acceleration of average
Cars are being stolen at a lower rate reports NICB. Vehicle thefts in the Albuquerque MSA in 2018 were down more than 28 percent from 2016. However, the Albuquerque MSA continued to have the nation’s