2017 Nissan Altima Is America’s Most Stolen New Car
26 Mar 2019, 22:23 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own a 2017 Nissan Altima or a Honda Civic regardless of model year, you might want to install an alarm just to be on the safe side of things
Most Americans Consider Their Car Part of The Family, Study Shows
21 Jan 2019, 12:42 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / American drivers develop genuine bonds with their cars, will often speak to them and even feel guilty when they’re driving another vehicle
Americans Are More Likely to Die From Opioid OD Than Car Crash
18 Jan 2019, 13:20 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / New findings released by the National Safety Council shows the odds of dying in a car crash have decreased, as the opioid crisis continues
Riding a Motorcycle Reduces Stress, Study Shows
17 Jan 2019, 15:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / riding a motorcycle was found to have a positive effect on stress levels, decreasing hormonal biomarkers by 28 percent compared to driving.
Study Finds BMW 420d Drivers More Likely To Rack Up Motoring Offences
25 Dec 2018, 07:24 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As if it wasn't obvious enough, BMW drivers rack up the most motoring offences in the United Kingdom, followed by Audi and Mercedes-Benz drivers
Brits Spend 35 Million Hours a Year Looking For Their Parked Cars
24 Dec 2018, 17:03 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Survey reveals UK drivers regularly “lose” their vehicle in crowded parking lots, only a fraction use in-car and smartphone technology to log it
Parachutes Don’t Save The Life of Those Jumping From a Plane, New Study Shows
19 Dec 2018, 14:22 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The PARACHUTE trial for the Look Before You Leap study shows how misleading research can be if it's not properly interpreted
Women Spend More on Their Bikes Compared to Men
4 Dec 2018, 13:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Women spend an average of $574 a year to take care of their bikes, compare to men who draw the line at around $497 per year
For Millennials, a Car’s Design Is Paramount. And They Love Compacts
12 Nov 2018, 14:02 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / SEAT research shows millennials spend about nine weeks deciding what car to purchase and they usually go for compact cars
Men More Likely Than Women to Pass Driving Test on Their First Try
6 Nov 2018, 08:37 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / They also need fewer driving lessons but are more likely to end up involved in an accident than their female counterparts, new study reveals
Mileage Needs of Drivers Fall Well Within EV’s Current Range, Research Finds
1 Nov 2018, 16:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Average British person needs 265 miles (426 km) of driving a week to cover all their professional and social needs, well within current EVs' capabilities
Americans Would Give Up Booze, Social Media and Coffee For Their Dream Car
11 Oct 2018, 13:14 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Respondents say they’re aware they may never own their dream car, but would sacrifice a lot for it either way – including voting rights and vacation days
Drivers Don’t Understand Limitations of Advanced Safety Technology, Says Study
28 Sep 2018, 13:36 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Because they don’t understand its limitations, they tend to rely on it too much, which has the opposite effect of preventing crashes
Scientists Are Working on Blood Test to Determine When a Driver is Too Tired
24 Sep 2018, 13:27 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Initial tests at the Sleep Research Center at the University of Surrey show a 92% accuracy in determining which subject has not had enough sleep
Men Are More Dangerous Drivers Than Women, DVLA Data Shows
21 Sep 2018, 11:06 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Men are more likely to drive dangerously and get banned, continue to drive even after ban, drive after doing drugs – and 26-year-olds are the worst
Once Driverless Cars Become Norm, There Will be a Massive Organ Shortage
13 Sep 2018, 13:23 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Figures show number of fatalities from car accidents will decrease considerably, leading to an organ donor crisis in all countries
Brits Will Wait Almost 10 More Years Before Buying an Electric Car
4 Sep 2018, 11:45 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Research shows British drivers aren’t aware of government grants for going electric, citing lack of infrastructure for their refusal to go electric
Women Are Better Drivers Than Men, New Study Says
29 Aug 2018, 14:19 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Women learn slower than men, but have fewer accidents, commit fewer offenses and cost insurers less when they make claims
Brits Are Too Lazy to Walk a Mile, Would Rather Drive
29 Aug 2018, 13:39 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Poll shows Brits rely on their car even for short journeys they could make on foot, by bike or bus, despite the cost and pollution
Millennials Buy Cars They Can’t Afford for Facebook, Instagram
28 Aug 2018, 14:22 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Showing off on social media trumps common sense, and millennials would rather take out finance or overspend than not show off at all