Toyota Safety Sense Proven to Reduce Accidents 50-90%
Toyota announced plans to expand adoption of advanced safety support technologies to further reduce the rate of collisions and announced an expansion of safety awareness
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Car Repairs are More Expensive in Some States: Cheapest MI, Expensive CT, DC, RI
Michigan is the U.S. state with the lowest average check engine light repair cost ($343.40). Connecticut had the highest average repair cost at $411.45 for
Parents & Teens Distracted Driving Habits Aren’t Safest
Whether it’s texting or calling when their teen is behind the wheel or personally engaging in risky driving behavior, such as speeding, while their teen
California #2 in World for Green Energy But Needs to Work to Meet 2030 Goals
The ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California is creating green jobs and using solar, emissions-reduction challenges loom; transportation sector emissions spike, pose major challenges
Lane Departure Warnings & Blind Spot Dectection Are Saving Lives
Lane departure warning is preventing crashes on U.S. roads, new research from IIHS shows. A separate study shows that blind spot detection also is yielding
Top Best Connected Cars: Porsche/Ford, Genesis, BMW, Impala, Legacy, Clubman, Jetta, Porsche, Mustang, Ford F-150, Edge, CR-V, Sportage
AutoPacific research announced its best vehicle awards in several categories. The company contend that new technology is piloting the success of its winners. The best
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,
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
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
New Car Buyers Expect to Own Autonomous Connected Cars with ADAS but Are Confused
52% of new car buyers expect to own at least one self-driving automobile in their household in the next 10 years, according to a study
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