Uber Reaches Deal to Purchase Self-Driving Cars From Volvo

Wed, 12/13/2017 - 2:49 am by Kirsten Rincon

Uber announced a new deal with Volvo that will allow them to purchase up to 24,000 self-driving cars from the multinational manufacturing company. Under the new agreement, the ride-hailing company will be able to purchase the new autonomous vehicles once […]

Crash Data Analysis for Improving Traffic Safety

Tue, 12/12/2017 - 8:21 pm by Kirsten Rincon

For years, various states have been trying to solve their traffic safety problems by implementing intricate, and often expensive solutions, such as adding more lanes to a specific stretch of highway, or completely redesigning various parts of a highway, but […]

GM Offering 2-Year Free Vehicle Maintenance for 2014 Models

Mon, 12/11/2017 - 2:47 am by Kirsten Rincon

It was recently revealed that GM plans to offer free maintenance on certain models built in 2014 — these models include select ones from Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC. During the first two years, or 24,000 miles, customers will be able […]

Driving Education

Mon, 12/11/2017 - 6:43 am by Kirsten Rincon

Taking drivers education courses is very beneficial for teen drivers, so that they can get the necessary knowledge regarding road rules and acquire the experience and techniques they need in order to operate a motor vehicle properly. But, with school […]

Closures of Alabama DMV Offices Prompt Federal Investigation

Sun, 12/10/2017 - 11:08 pm by Kirsten Rincon

In Sept. 2014, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced that it will close a total of 34 driver’s license offices across the state, a decision that would have a negative impact on drivers and residents. The closures make driver licensing […]

Chinese Researchers Have Developed a Mind-Controlled Car

Sun, 12/10/2017 - 7:55 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Global automakers and tech companies like Google and Apple are investing a lot of money into driverless cars, seeing them as the future of the auto industry, but there is now another technology that definitely seems to be even more […]

Top Ten Winter Driving Tips for Drivers Preparing for the Holidays

Sat, 12/9/2017 - 10:40 pm by Kirsten Rincon

  During the holiday season, winter driving can be a difficult and stressful chore. Whether it’s driving 15 minutes to a holiday party or 6 hours to your parents’ house, there are plenty of dangers on the road to make […]

NHTSA to Include Collision Prevention Systems in Crash Test Ratings

Sat, 12/9/2017 - 9:52 pm by Kirsten Rincon

For a long time, crash tests administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), have been rating vehicles based on their ability to protect occupants in the event of a collision. Now, the government agency that is in charge […]

Survey Shows Consumer Interest in Electric Cars Is Not Increasing

Thu, 12/7/2017 - 8:06 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Even though electric cars are now considerably cheaper than they used to be a couple of years ago, and there are many more models that car shoppers can choose from, consumer interest in plug-in vehicles doesn’t seem to have increased. […]