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Car Communication Technology gets ‘Thumbs Up’ from Drivers
The United States Department of Transportation just released data suggesting an overwhelming majority of drivers who experience connected vehicle technology respond to it favorably and perceive it as an important safety measure.
Study Says New Car Buyers Using Social Media to Help with Process
Social media is a great way to keep in contact with friends, family and share baby photos with one another, but it can also be used for finding a favorable car dealership. Thats according to a new study released just on the eve of Facebook’s IPO.
AutoGuide Week-In-Reverse: Lamborghini Urus Leaks, EVs Pollute Like Gas and More
The automotive industry is a global business that is constantly evolving and growing, and we here at AutoGuide know it can be hard to keep up sometimes. So here is a summary of the top stories you may have missed this week:
Toyota Customers Loyal Despite Recalls, Study
If you think a little recall can keep a company like Toyota down, you’d be wrong. Even with the slew of recalls in 2009, the setbacks have had “little to no impact” on how consumers see Toyota. At least that’s what a study released by North Carolina State University found. Researchers first looked at the…
Study: Fewer Young Drivers, More Seniors On The Road
The old saying “stay off the sidewalks, my kid just got a license” may be losing its punch but “Grandpa, don’t drive on the curb” might be replacing it. A new study released yesterday by the University of Michigan found that fewer young people are dashing out to get a driver’s licence than in the…
Study: New Car Emissions Down 14 Percent Since 2007
Good new folks – we’re not as gassy as we use to be! This has nothing to do with the consumption of beans and nachos. We’re talking about the gas emissions from your cars, and a new study out shows emissions from recently purchased new vehicles have fallen 14 percent since 2007. The study out…
Women Go for Guys Driving Hot Cars: Study
The old adage is true: chicks dig guys with hot cars. And now, there’s research to prove it. A recent study done by researchers from the University of Texas finds that guys who wear expensive clothes and drive super cool cars are more likely to having flings and stay single. So this isn’t revolutionary news,…
Study Finds Car Steering Wheels Dirtier than Toilet Seats
You wash your hands after visiting the bathroom, but do you wash them after you finish driving? Perhaps you should. According to a new study, steering wheels carry more germs than a toilet seat – which begs the question, just what are we doing that’s so icky when we’re driving? Thanks to the researchers at…
Cost Of Driving Is Increasing, According To AAA Study
The American Automobile Association has compiled annual statistics for its “Your Driving Costs” study, and the numbers show that operating a car will hit your pocketbook harder than previous years. The study focused on the cost of operating a sedan, and AAA estimated a total cost of $8588 per year, while an SUV would see…
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