Study: Automakers delay recalls to minimize negative attention
Rather than announce recalls as soon as they surface, automakers wait until they can blend into a crowd of other recalls, an academic study suggests.
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AAA: 'We can not settle for mediocre when it comes to our nation’s roadways'
AAA: "Once again, ASCE’s report card is an important reminder that neglecting our infrastructure has consequences for our economy and the safety of motorists."
Survey: Most consumers not ‘always satisfied’ with their current auto service provider
UpSwell, a marketing firm that specializes in helping local businesses expand their customer base, has announced the findings of its recent auto service consumer survey.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Nameplate age gap drives product differences
The age gap is widening between the domestic and foreign nameplate segments of the light vehicle population in the U.S.
Top Cars, Trucks & SUVs: Kelley Blue Book names '2021 Best Resale Value' award winners
Most new-vehicle shoppers have probably heard the phrase, "a car loses value the moment you drive it off the dealership lot."
NHTSA: Use your vehicle's VIN to learn of safety issues & recalls
Enter a VIN to learn if a specific vehicle needs to be repaired as part of a recall.
March Gas Prices: In like a lion, but out like a lamb?
Gas prices continue to increase, with the national average up nine cents on the week to $2.72.
Study: Battleground for electric vehicle (EV) purchase consideration is 'wide open'
With some encouragement, undecided battery electric vehicle (BEV) shoppers can become likely purchase considerers, which is good news for automakers expanding their EV product lineup, according to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study,SM released today.
The Latest: Car recalls for late February
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for February 18 through 25, including a Ford recall involving 144,340 units and a Mercedes-Benz recall involving 41,838 units.
AAA: Today’s vehicle technology must walk so self-driving cars can run
Automakers may already hold the key to improving public acceptance of self-driving cars: fine-tuning existing vehicle technology.
