What Did We Learn From Drowsy Driving Prevention Week?

Tue, 11/21/2017 - 3:02 am by Kirsten Rincon

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (November 6-12) just wrapped up and the campaign reached out to many people during the six days it went on this year. While this program is mainly meant to educate younger drivers, all motorist can benefit […]

Georgia Lawmakers Crack Down on Distracted Driving

Mon, 11/20/2017 - 1:34 am by Kirsten Rincon

In February of 2015, 13-year-old Georgia resident, Parker Madliak, was struck by a distracted driver who was found guilty of texting and driving. Since then, his mother Cheri Madliak has been urging Georgia lawmakers to help stop the distracted driving […]

The Best Green Cars To Buy In 2014

Sun, 11/19/2017 - 2:36 am by Kirsten Rincon

Green cars have been gaining traction lately and it’s becoming more and more obvious that thy are the next big thing for the world’s biggest automakers. Today, unlike a couple of years ago, there are plenty of electric and hybrid […]

Are Driverless Shuttle Buses Taking Over?

Thu, 11/16/2017 - 9:13 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Although driverless technology is still in the very early stages of development, it has developed quickly in the U.S. within the past year. Phoenix, Arizona has been a major testing ground for autonomous vehicles since April 2017. In June, Waymo […]

Teenage Driver Decals Help Cut Car Accidents in New Jersey

Tue, 11/14/2017 - 9:22 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Four years ago, New Jersey introduced a rather unconventional measure in an effort to reduce the number of car accidents involving teen drivers. Four years ago, New Jersey introduced a rather unconventional measure in an effort to reduce the number […]

The Transition to DMV Privatization

Tue, 11/14/2017 - 8:36 am by Kirsten Rincon

The decision to privatize government services often comes with political turmoil and heated debates. There are cases, however, where privatization initiatives have come with bipartisan and public support. In a survey we wrote about here, 65% were open to 3rd […]

The Maserati Gran Turismo Sport

Mon, 11/13/2017 - 12:35 am by Kirsten Rincon

Italian luxury sports cars maker Maserati has unveiled the Gran Turismo Sport model at the Geneva Auto Show earlier this year, and it’s meant to be a successor to the previous Gran Turismo S model. It’s a 2+2 sports coupe, […]

Seattle Named America’s Safest City for Pedestrians

Sat, 11/11/2017 - 10:43 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Even though the number of pedestrian fatalities between 2001 and 2012 dropped from 4,900 to just over 4,700, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) data, they still make up a significant portion of all traffic fatalities, and pedestrians […]

Increased Use in Auto Industry Fuels Demand for Carbon Fiber

Tue, 11/7/2017 - 10:31 pm by Kirsten Rincon

With emissions standards set to become much tougher in the next couple of years, automakers have to come up with new ways to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel consumption, with many of them using lighter materials – such as […]