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It's Not The Economy After All: Americans Began Driving Less In 2004
During the Great Recession, researchers noticed a curious trend: Americans were driving less. Analysts devised numerous theories linking the economic downturn to our driving habits, but according to a recently published study, the two have very little to do with one another. The study was conducted...
Who Lies More Often About Driving Mistakes: Husbands Or Wives?
Stop us if you've heard this one before. A woman runs out of the house one morning, late for work. As she whips open the driver's side door, she notice a scar/dent/ding on... April 18, 2013 by Richard Read
Go On, Have Another Cup: Caffeine May Reduce Auto Accidents
If you like coffee as much as we do, this Friday is about to get a whole lot better. Not only does java make a great eye-opener, but according to a report in BMJ (formerly... March 22, 2013 by Richard Read 1
J.D. Power: Satisfaction With Car Insurance Climbs, Even In The Wake Of Sandy & Isaac
J.D. Power and Associates has released the first data from its 2013 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study, and the news is good for auto insurance agencies: drivers in the U.S... January 25, 2013 by Richard Read
Fat & Fatalities: Obese Drivers 80% More Likely To Die In Car Crashes
A recent study led by Dr. Katherine M. Flegal at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made headlines by suggesting that overweight people may live longer than their... January 23, 2013 by Richard Read 1
Shifting Demographics: In The U.S., More Women Drive Than Men
As we saw during last week's election, the demographics of the U.S. are changing. Older white men -- once the country's key voting block -- make up an increasingly small... November 14, 2012 by Richard Read
Garamond Vs. Arial: Fonts Can Increase Your Risk Of Crashing
Design fanatics spend a lot of time obsessing over fonts. They debate the readability of Times Roman, the 20th-century functionalism of Helvetica, the low-level IQ of Comic... September 27, 2012 by Richard Read 5
Lincoln, Lexus, Buick, Subaru Ace Customer Satisfaction Index
Customer satisfaction is on the upswing -- at least in the auto industry. In fact, a new study shows that the majority of auto brands have improved in customers' eyes, and... August 21, 2012 by Richard Read 3
How Many Shoppers Skip The Test Drive? More Than You Think
Everyone knows that most consumers begin researching their next ride online (or, if you're lucky, in a swanky digital showroom). But do you have so much faith in your... August 13, 2012 by Richard Read 4
What Do The 1% Drive? The Top 10 Cars In Wealthy ZIP Codes
When you think of the wealthy -- if you do -- what do imagine them driving? A Porsche 911? A Lamborghini Gallardo? An old-school Rolls-Royce? Eh, not so much. Sure... August 8, 2012 by Richard Read 13
Study: Women More Prone To Road Rage, 30% Text & Drive To Work
A new survey of America's commuters reveals some interesting facts. Chief among them: many folks text and drive, while far more -- especially women -- have a tendency to fly... July 20, 2012 by Richard Read 1
Study: Traffic Noise Linked To Greater Risk Of Heart Attack
If you live near a busy boulevard or interstate, you already know how annoying that traffic can be during your daily commute. But according to a new study cited in the New... June 28, 2012 by Richard Read 2
Do Angry Birds (And Their Droppings) Really Prefer Red Cars?
The color of your car is important for a host of reasons: it reflects your personality, it affects your car's resale value, and according to researchers in the U.K., it... June 26, 2012 by Richard Read 2
Mercedes-Benz, Honda Are 2012 Brands Of The Year
How do you measure a company's value? Sure, you can look at sales figures, earnings, and other bean-countery things, but there's something just as important that's much... June 26, 2012 by Richard Read 7
Shoppers More Willing To Switch Car Insurance: Study
Car ownership costs are going up, as we recently reported, including a 3.4 percent average increase in auto insurance. Now, a new study from J.D. Power and Associates shows... May 4, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
Americans Are Happy With Their Auto Insurance. Well, Mostly
Chances are pretty good that you're happy with your auto insurance -- at least that's what a new study from J.D. Power indicates. Power surveyed 16,100 individuals in January... May 1, 2012 by Richard Read 2
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