AAA offers tips for what to look for when buying a new car
AAA Automotive has some tips for consumers who are interested in buying a new car but are unsure of the correct procedure or how to go about it.
Mercedes-Benz offering teen driver safety class for parents, students in Southern California
Mercedes-Benz is contributing to teen driver safety with a new Los Angeles facility that will offer teen driver education and training and a new integrated coaching approach that aims to improve driver education in California.
Automotive trends authority announces new vehicle sales on the rise
TrueCar, an automotive solutions provider and authority on market trends relating to sales, recently released its sales and incentives forecast for September 2011, which found new vehicle sales are at the highest recorded seasonally adjusted annual rate since April.
Harris poll: Optimism abound in automotive industry
The latest Harris Poll, which gauges the public’s perception of 22 of the nation’s largest industries, recently revealed a noticeable improvement in the reputation of the auto industry.
Automaker manufacturer and brand grades dominated by Hyundai
TrueCar Data, a leading authority in new car pricing, forecasting and trends, recently released its Performance Scorecards and found that Hyundai leads in grading for manufacturers and brands for the third consecutive month.
Teens acknowledge dangers of texting while driving, still do it
A recent study conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions revealed that despite knowing the dangers associated with texting while driving and other distracted driving behaviors, teens are doing it anyway.
Technology exists to prevent vast majority of traffic accidents
Experts at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers say that technology is available that would theoretically eliminate up to 90 percent of all traffic crashes experienced on U.S. roads.
New touch-based in-vehicle alcohol detection device in development
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, along with the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety and the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety, have awarded $2.25 million for the development of the world’s first in-vehicle alcohol detection device.
Survey finds parents spending less on cars for teens
A new survey from Allstate finds that the uncertain economy is preventing many parents from spending on their teens’ cars as well as on other driving-related expenses.
In-wheel motors could revolutionze how automobiles are powered
Although in-wheel motors are nothing new, they could become more commonplace, as auto makers look for new ways to cut emissions and improve fuel economy.