BMW, one of the world’s largest automakers, seems to have decided to introduce a significant strategic change, which many industry observers believe has been long overdue. The German luxury-car manufacturer has announced that it intends to drastically increase focus on […]

Driving distractions are among the leading causes of car accidents. There are different types of driving distractions, but talking to other vehicle occupants is one of the most common ones. Parents are particularly at risk of getting distracted by other […]

The Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM) has developed a driving simulator that can help vehicle designers and engineers calculate the “human factor” more easily. In a press release, the institute said that it was able to design an interactive […]

Over the last couple of years, there has been a strong sense of fear among automakers that Millennials will never express the same enthusiasm about cars as Baby Boomers, and will eventually stop buying cars. Those fears are justified to […]

There are all sorts of car shows that are held each summer across the U.S. Car enthusiasts can barely wait for summer to come, since most such shows are held during the warmest months of the year. There is something […]

In addition to encouraging consumers to buy green vehicles through various incentives, the U.S. government is also taking a more hands-on approach as it tries to cut carbon emissions and reduce air pollution. Just like automakers, the federal government is […]

Most DMVs offer various transactions online, to be more efficient, reduce long lines and wait times, and make it easier for customers to renew their license plate stickers, their driver’s licenses, and ID cards. But, like with any online payment, […]

Bringing electric vehicles into the mainstream has always been the most important mission for Tesla Motors. Elon Musk, the car maker’s CEO, was well aware that it would always be an extremely tough task, but he never gave up on […]

Dependability is one of the key factors that are used to describe a vehicle’s quality in the long term. The annual J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study is arguably the most reliable source that ranks vehicles based on how dependable they […]

Using materials that are lighter than steel is one of the solutions that several automakers have turned to, as they try to build more efficient vehicles and meet strict fuel economy and emissions standards. At the moment, carbon fiber is […]