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,
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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
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
ADAS Forward Collision Warning & Start-Stop Car Tech Disrupt Car Washes
In a new survey of International Carwash Association (ICA) member companies, nearly 40% of wash operators reported problems with start/stop systems and forward collision avoidance
Passengers Profitability to Drive Self-Driving Autonomous Cars, Intel & Services
Autonomous driving and smart city technologies will enable the new Passenger Economy, gradually changing entire industries and inventing new ones. The Passenger Economy, sponsored by
Top Best Cars –Stolen: Honda Accord/Civic, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Dodge & Chevy
The 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States report was released today by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) It examine car theft data
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & Sharing in Connected Cars Expand Past Infotainment
The rise of car sharing schemes has posed the challenge of how best to enable members’ access to different vehicles. With wider use of smartphone