Price is Major Barrier to EV Adoption
Although range anxiety and the charging network remain reasons to hesitate, a recent global survey of consumers showed that potential EV buyers are most concerned
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Most Vehicles Stolen in California 1st Half this Year Almost 100K
The United States continues to be plagued by near-record levels of vehicle thefts, according to a new report released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau
Drivers are Most Loyal to Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, Honda & Toyota
As new-vehicle inventory and sales rebound to pre-pandemic levels in the United States, more buyers are choosing to forego loyalty to a specific brand, according
EV Truck Buyers More Likely to Consider Known Brands
New research from Cox Automotive suggests that consumers shopping for electric pickup trucks are not all that different from their ICE-considering counterparts. In a third
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity Top Problems in Automotive Entertainment
Vehicle infotainment accounts for 25% of all multimedia problems for a third consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction
Electric Vehicles Have More Tech Problems than ICE
Battery-electric vehicle (BEV) owners experience more problems with advanced technology than do owners of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according to the J.D. Power 2023
Toyota & Auto Customer Satisfaction Higherr in 2023
The numbers are in, and it’s full steam ahead for the auto industry. Following last year’s dip, customer satisfaction with automobiles improves 3% to a
New Research from Toyota for Safe Driving, Lane-Centering, Data and More
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) today announced plans to launch three new projects as part of its next phase of research, dedicated to advancing
Camaro, Charger, Mustang & Challenger Muscle Cars = Higher Risk & Death Rates–IIHS Reports
American muscle cars with high horsepower and a hot rod image rank among the deadliest vehicles on the road, both for their own drivers and
Pedestrian Fatalities Surge 19% in Three Years
GHSA’s annual Spotlight report, Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2022 Preliminary Data, offers a comprehensive look at state and national trends in pedestrian deaths in 2022.
Heavy Loads Reduce EV Range as much as 24.5%
When drivers load an electric pickup with heavy cargo, they make the vehicle work harder, significantly reducing the truck’s range. But by how much? AAA
JD Power EV Study Shows Experience Matters
As automotive manufacturers pour billions of dollars into their electrification strategies and roll out new fully electric vehicles (EVs), new-vehicle buyer consideration is increasing, albeit