News and tips related to being an automobile driver and owner
Last year, it was the Ford Mustang’s 50th anniversary. This year, the Jeep Brand hit 75 years old. Next up? Another wildly popular model – the Toyota Corolla – celebrates its 50th anniversary. Now, the subject of the Corolla might…
Most of us aren’t ready for autonomous, or self-driving, vehicles yet. At least that’s what a AAA vehicle technology survey reported about a month ago. But now there’s news that Ford already has tested a Fusion Hybrid research vehicle that…
Be happy. Stay off of your phone when driving. And don’t travel “well above” the speed limit. Modeling those good behaviors will reduce considerably your chances of having an accident, suggest recent studies by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI)…
Do vehicles themselves attract tickets? Or is it the drivers who are drawn to certain vehicles that are at fault? “It’s the driver that gets tickets, not the car,” said Penny Gusner of Insurance.com. “But it is interesting to see…
It’s not like they’re all doing something wrong. But nearly half of American drivers think it is “not acceptable” to have their driving speed and location monitored, according to a recent Pew Research Center study. “As mobile devices, GPS systems…
Uber and Lyft. Ride-sharing services that will shape the future. Right? Not so fast, really, according to a survey for Kelley Blue Book by Vital Findings consumer research firm. And that goes for Getaround, ZipCar and Car2Go car-sharing companies, among…