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How To Take Away The Keys From An Elderly Driver Who Shouldn’t Be Driving

Published in January 29, 2013 comments closed

By Aaron Crowe One of the most difficult situations to discuss with an elderly relative is whether they should be driving anymore. Some elderly drivers might take it as a personal affront that their freedom to drive when they want is being taken away. Family concerns not only include the health of the elderly driver, […]

How Electronic Stability Control Saves Lives

Published in January 24, 2013 comments closed

A new study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that electronic stability control (ESC) has saved an increasing number of driver’s lives every year since the technology was required in all new vehicles. ESC works by applying the brakes electronically on each separate wheel to help keep directional control of a vehicle […]

Drunk Driving Fatalities Drop According To NHTSA

Published in January 16, 2013 comments closed

A recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which recorded a two percent drop in roadway deaths, also found a big drop in the rate of drunk-driving-related fatalities.  According the NHTSA, drunk driving deaths fell 2.5 percent nationwide in 2011 when compared to 2010 numbers. The report broke the data down by […]

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7 Gadgets From CES That Your Car Wants

Published in January 14, 2013 comments closed

By Aaron Crowe If you didn’t get a Christmas gift for your car, then consider the many wonderful things available at the recently ended Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, in Las Vegas. While some of the items may not be immediately available and are in the early planning stages, many are at least available now […]

Elderly Drivers

Published in January 3, 2013 comments closed

The debate rages on in all states about elderly drivers. Every time an older driver is in an accident that seems preventable the general public questions if the driver is really capable to continue driving at their age. Mandatory elderly driving testing is slow to take effect in most states, as it is considered unfairly […]

Nissan Offers First Ever Battery Capacity Warranty On Leaf

Published in January 2, 2013 comments closed

Nissan Motor Co. in an attempt to reassure customers about the durability of the batteries in the all-electric Leaf are upping the current warranty. Nissan will be notifying current owners as well as dealers early in the new year that Nissan will repair or replace the lithium-ion battery if it loses 30 percent or more […]

Wireless Charging Seen As The Future Of Electric Cars

Published in December 21, 2012 comments closed

The development of wireless charging for electric automobiles is as important as wireless internet has been for computers and smart-phones.  Green automakers see it as imperative for the future of electric cars – and the U.S. government is in agreement.  Wireless charging technology is expected to translate the somewhat tepid public enthusiasm for electric vehicles […]

Traffic Solutions

Published in December 20, 2012 comments closed

What is the future of traffic? Depending on what urban center you live in, it could take an hour to drive ten miles. All these cars, where can they go? More and more cars are on the road and it will most likely continue to increase. What solutions do major cities have or are planning […]

According To The NHTSA Lower Traffic Fatalities Continues

Published in December 19, 2012 comments closed

The latest federal statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) were filled with good news for drivers, one of the key findings being that highway deaths in the year 2011 hit their lowest levels in over six decades. Roadway fatalities dropped 1.9 percent last year continuing a downward trend that has resulted in […]

Holiday Driving Rise Means Crowded Highways Over Christmas And New Years

Published in December 17, 2012 comments closed

If you’re taking a road trip this holiday season, be prepared to meet plenty of fellow travelers on the highway.   AAA is estimating a record 93.3 million American drivers will be hitting the road for the holidays.  That’s an increase of 1.6% over last year and just 400,000 people less than the biggest holiday travel […]

Usage-Based Auto Insurance Rides The Highway Of The Future

Published in December 14, 2012 comments closed

If you’d like to save as much as 30% on your auto insurance – and who wouldn’t? – a new program called usage-based insurance might just be your ticket to lowering your premiums. Usage-based insurance (UBI) allows insurers to track how much customers drive via a small tracking device and adjust the insurance premium based […]

Your Kids are Watching… It’s Important To Model Good Driving Habits

Published in December 6, 2012 comments closed

A new study conducted by Toyota and the University of Michigan has found that when it comes to distracted driving, if your kids even “think” that you are driving distracted they are likely to do the same when they get behind the wheel. The studies authors also report that teens are under the impression that […]

GM and Chrysler Announce Bi-Fuel Pick-Up That Run On CNG Or Gasoline

Published in December 4, 2012 comments closed

General Motors and Chrysler are about to make it much easier to go green if you are driving a full size pick-up. They are going to start selling pickup trucks that can seamlessly switch between natural gas and regular old gasoline. These specialty trucks have two separate tanks and allow drivers to choose the fuel […]

Traffic Cameras All Around

Published in December 3, 2012 comments closed

Just because a police car isn’t around doesn’t mean you aren’t being watched. School busses, mass transit busses, stationary cameras on corners, toll booth cameras and of course red light cameras are catching driving infractions all the time. The issue of personal privacy is being challenged constantly. A high profile case of such a camera […]

Obama Reelection Good News For Green Car Industry

Published in November 26, 2012 comments closed

Eco-car makers are hoping to receive a boost from the Obama administration, at least in the form of the continuation of the tax credits and subsidies that were a hallmark of his first term.  They’re also hoping that Obama expands his support of the industry in the next four years by raising the tax incentive […]

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