(StatePoint) At a time when highway fatalities are on the rise, new research shows that the widespread adoption of the latest vehicle safety features could mean fewer crashes and safer roads. However, it could be awhile before we see the full benefits of these advancements.
(NewsUSA) - Professionally installed automotive window film (“auto tint”) may improve your ride in more ways beyond its curb appeal. Here are four more benefits of having window film installed, according to Darrell Smith of the International Window Film Association (IWFA).
(StatePoint) At a time when the ongoing fight against climate change has never been more critical, and new federal efforts are being made to address systemic environmental justice issues, automotive industry insiders say that a recent engineering breakthrough could usher in an era of cleaner…
(NewsUSA) - When Los Angeles's wide receiver, Allen Robinson, takes the field on Sunday, October 16, he will be running for more than yards and points -- he’ll be helping Maaco celebrate its 50th anniversary in golden style.
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(StatePoint) Fatal car crashes are on the rise, causing over 35,000 deaths each year nationwide. In many cases, driver behavior and/or driver error contributes to the crash. Can self-driving cars save lives? Experts say the answer is yes, but point out that automated vehicle technology will …
(StatePoint) With higher gas prices and rising inflation putting pressure on finances, drivers are looking for ways to save on the cost of car ownership. On average, it costs between $15,000- $24,000 to own a car over a five-year period, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, repairs, finan…
I wanted to get ducked. No this is not some weird autocorrect fail (which happens a lot to me). My tester this week comes with a fun, frivolous tradition amongst the die-hard Jeep community. If you drive a Wrangler, other Jeepers will place a rubber duck somewhere on your Jeep. Yes it’s sill…
While every automaker seems to be pushing their way to the limelight to announce their latest electric vehicle offering, Fisker, the California-based electric vehicle manufacturer, announced their third vehicle offering. There's plenty of spotlight to share, and with their electric sports ca…
For its 4th generation welcome party, Lexus totally redesigned and re-engineered its 2022 LX 600 flagship vehicle. But they had to; since 1995, when it first hit the scene, the LX was a standout in size, capability, and luxury amenities but never an attention grabber. The Japanese SUV didn’t…
(StatePoint) Electric vehicles (EV) are becoming commonplace. By now, you’ve probably seen a Tesla, the Ford Mustang Mach E, Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf on the road at least once. Maybe you’ve even heard about newer models like the Rivian R1T pickup and the Toyota bZ4X crossover. And chargers?…
Circular arguments are the worst. Especially when they occur on social media. This week’s tester sparked such a discussion with a couple of people who follow me on social media (you should follow me too @driversside). The argument was about the 2022 GMC Yukon Denali with a 3.0-liter turbo di…
The automotive industry is currently embarking on a reflective journey where the ultimate goals are carbon neutrality and consumer electric vehicle (EV) education. Every manufacturer is now perpetuating this theme, from Rolls-Royce to Toyota, which launched its first electric RAV4 back in 19…
It's Earth Day once again. And while this day may be dismissed by some as a politically motivated, agenda-driven "holiday" it's always a good time for the automotive industry to re-calibrate, so to speak.
The Jeep brand is on quite a roll lately. I’ve already driven and reviewed the outstanding Jeep Grand Wagoneer. I raved on that full-sized SUV as one of the best vehicles over the last several years. Coming in a notch behind that in both excellence and size is the Grand Cherokee L. The L por…
(StatePoint) After two years of restrictions, summer road trips are top of mind for those looking to get out of town. With rising inflation showing no signs of braking, soaring automotive costs, including gas prices, repairs, rental cars and auto insurance, are threatening to put a damper on…
(StatePoint) The pandemic has impacted nearly every industry and aspect of our lives, including automotive production and driving habits.
(StatePoint) With car supplies still not meeting today’s demand, experts believe that prices are going to remain elevated on both new and used cars for the foreseeable future.
(StatePoint) Inflation is driving rising costs on everything from gasoline to groceries. And recent research shows that auto insurance is expected to rise for most policyholders this year too. While you can’t control how insurers price their policies, you can avoid shouldering higher costs.
(StatePoint) If you think you’re seeing more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, you’re not imagining it. From 2020 to 2021 alone, there was a 70% increase in registered EVs within the United States. Auto giants such as Ford and Chevrolet are quickly expanding their fleets of EVs, and with …
