Research shows that drivers 16 to19 years are at a higher risk of automobile accidents than any other age group. These studies suggest that new drivers are more at risk because of their lack of experience behind the wheel, prompting many states to advocate graduated driver licensing programs. Some experts believe that imposing restrictions on new drivers is a start, but feel there is more that can be done even before teens get behind the wheel of a real car. Continue reading
Category Archives: Automotive News
Voice Activated Is Still A Driving Distraction
Automobile manufacturers say that over fifty percent of all vehicles on the road will have some sort of voice recognition technology integrated into their systems by 2020. They advertise these systems as increasing automobile safety by allowing the driver to keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road, but according to a recent study done by the American Automobile Association (AAA), drivers using this type of technology are actually creating a different and worse safety risk by creating mental distractions. Continue reading
Self Driving Automobiles And Roadway Safety
Automobile manufacturers around the world are at a historic turning point for automotive travel. Engineers predict that affordable innovative technology will change the motor vehicle and driver relationships, improving highway safety, increasing environmental benefits, expanding mobility , and creating new economic opportunities for jobs and investment. One of the most controversial technologies being debated is the use of autonomous vehicles. Continue reading
A More Affordable Autonomous Car
Ever since Google developed their self driving car, consumers have dreamed about the day when their vehicles could transport them to work, leaving them to concentrate on more important things or simply give them a little more time to sleep. Unfortunately multiple cameras, radar sensors, and laser range finders make the technology unobtainable for most. Continue reading
Auto Lender Practices Questioned
Last month, U.S. automobile lenders received subpoenas from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over the sale of extended warranties, add-ons and other financial products. Regulators are probing whether the terms and prices of these products are adequately disclosed to consumers and are questioning if some lenders may be using them as a way of boosting profits. Continue reading
California Laws on Early Auto Lease Termination
Consumers in California have lease holder laws that offer protection beyond the federal laws. Whatever your reason for wanting to get out of a lease, if you do not have a “cooling off” clause in your contract, it is recommended to proceed with caution. The laws allow consumers in California to terminate a California automobile lease at any time, but Continue reading
Broadened WiFi Could Affect Auto Safety
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are proposing new rules that will let new users use frequencies allocated to developing car to car communications. Automakers and suppliers are saying that the broadened Wi-Fi use could potentially cause problems with accident prevention technology in vehicles, and they have sent a letter to the FCC protesting the plan. Continue reading
As Sales Slow Auto Manufacturers Turn To U.S. Consumers
As vehicle sales slow around the world, automobile manufacturers are turning to the United States low interest rates and climbing consumer confidence to sustain this years sales. This is especially evident at this years North American International Auto Show in Detroit as luxury automobile manufacturers show new models aimed specifically at US consumers. Continue reading
