Recreational Ganja leads to more crashes & claims
Colorado, Oregon and Washington use of recreational marijuana has resulted in collision claim frequencies that are about 3 percent higher overall than would have been
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New cars are better than ever except for infotainment and ADAS
Although initial quality is better than before for new vehicles, infotianment features have problems and pre-autonomous features are not doing well. New-vehicle quality is
Secondary Particles (SOA) in Auto Exhaust Are Harmful
For years, automakers have been working to reduce pollutant levels coming out of motor vehicles’ tailpipes. Airborne particulate matter, for example, is present in automobile
Car Buyers Want Android Auto, CarPlay, Moonroof, Wi-Fi & Entertainment
IHS Markit’s new global survey on consumer preferences for automotive technology finds more consumers desire advanced technology in their next new vehicle. However, their willingness
Automakers Go Digital with Patents, ADAS, EVs, Data & Sales
According to Oliver Wyman’s new Automotive Manager, the global automotive industry is at a turning point. The automobile is undergoing a transformation, moving from a
Smart Cities Can Enable Access for People of All Ages and Abilities
AT&T collaborated with G3ict and World Enabled, for a new report, Smart Cities for All: A Vision for an Inclusive, Accessible Urban Future. The report
U-M Researching Heart Monitoring in Cars
A grant from Toyota is funding research by Dr. Kayvan Najarian, director of data science at the Michigan Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care
Car buyers put more down, finance more for longer
Edmunds.com found that as interest rates climb and buyers stretch to afford more expensive cars, they are putting more money down and financing for longer
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center Phase Next Level at Five-Years Old
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) launched the next phase of its research mission, celebrating the successful conclusion of its first five years of auto
Why Millennials Love Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Toyota, Bose, Beats & BMW
When it comes to automobile purchases, Millennials differ greatly from baby boomers and other older generations. Two studies examined what Millennials want in cars. Infiniti
Connected Autonomous Trust & Mistrust
INRIX released findings of its Connected Autonomous Vehicle Consumer Survey. The study examines what companies are trusted, opinions of differenet generations and countries. 1.4 times
ADAS done with mirrors & cameras to reach 1.4 million in 2025
The advent of autonomous, connected and electric vehicles with integrated advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), is propelling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to replace traditional interior and