Smaller Vehicles Becoming More Popular According to J.D. Power
According to this year’s J.D. Power and Associates 2012 APEAL (Automotive Performance Execution and Layout) Study results, the adage that “good things come in small packages” is finally … [more]
Drivers Want Crash Prevention Technology, Ford Survey Shows
Written By: Rebecca Morris According to a recent Ford Motor Co. survey, 90% of all drivers hope to have some form of alert or driver assistance technologies in their car, but only 39% said they would … [more]
Driver Wars: Who’s America’s Best Driver?
If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only good driver on the road some days, you’re not alone—in fact, surveys show that most people believe they are better, more reliable drivers than … [more]
Seat Belts and Child Safety
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children and adults aged between three and 33 years old. Luckily, the proper usage of seat belts, child restraints, and/or car seats can protect you … [more]
President Obama Announces CAFE Standard of 54.5 MPG for 2025
The Obama administration raised the bar for future federal fuel economy standards today, nearly doubling the current passenger fleet fuel efficiency ratings by the year 2025, when the Corporate Average … [more]
BMW Seeks to Ease Parking Crunch in San Francisco
San Francisco will serve as BMW’s initial U.S. market for its ParkNow Mobile Parking Service and breakthrough DriveNow program. San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and BMW Group Member of the Board, Dr. … [more]
DOT Begins Largest-Ever Road Test of Connected Vehicles
The Department of Transportation began the largest ever test of crash avoidance technology today, as nearly 3,000 cars took to the streets of Ann Arbor, Mich. The project is part of the group’s … [more]
America’s Crumbling Infrastructure
If you’ve traveled by car anytime in the past year, there’s a good chance that you noticed an array of potholes, lumps, and bumps in your local street or highway. In fact, crumbling roadways … [more]
7 Benefits of Teaching Your Teen to Drive
Take these benefits into consideration as you decide if you're going to teach your teen to drive or let a professional driving instructor do it. [more]
Ford Invests in Commitment to Electric Vehicles
Ford showed its continued commitment to electric-hybrid vehicles earlier this week by announcing a $135 million investment in the design, engineering, and production of key components for hybrid-electric … [more]