AAA: Driver interest in advanced safety technology is high
AAA announces the 2021 AAA Car Guide winners.
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AAA: National gas price average rises... a little
At 9.1 million b/d, U.S. gasoline demand recorded its second highest measurement since mid-March 2020, indicating that motorists are filling up more often.
Shops need to communicate with customers where they live — on their cell phones
By Mike Risich / For Aftermarket Matters It happens to every shop: a customer brings their vehicle in, then opts to wait. They ply themselves with coffee and watch the TV in your waiting area, as you scramble to get…
Report: Cheaper batteries, more efficient powertrains crucial for making profitable EVs
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are the most promising zero-emission vehicle technology, as they continue to show strong growth within the automotive sector. However, BEVs remain more expensive to build compared to incumbent internal combustion engine vehicles, according to Lux Research, a leading provider of tech-enabled research and advisory services for technology innovation.
5 most common check engine-light repairs in 2020 & average repair costs: Report
CarMD.com Corporation, a provider of automotive diagnostic data and business solutions, has released its 2021 CarMD Vehicle Health Index, an annual overview of check engine light-related repairs, costs and trends.
Report: Ford ranks with Apple, Amazon, Pfizer in new consumer trust survey
Ford Motor Co. ranked among the top companies in U.S. consumer trust because of the carmaker's responses to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study by Morning Consult, a data intelligence company.
AAA: National gas price averages at $2.86 since beginning of April
Despite gasoline demand mostly increasing this month, the national gas price average has seen little movement, fluctuating up or down by only a penny to $2.86 or $2.87. In fact, 10 of the past 12 days saw a steady hold at $2.86 despite demand reaching its highest measurement — 8.9 million b/d for the week ending April 9—in more than a year.
Public interest organizations support direct sales & service of electric vehicles
A group of public interest organizations including the State PIRG Affiliates, R-Street, and many more, released a letter this week in support of direct sales and service of electric vehicles (EVs).
AAA Survey: Users of alcohol & marijuana admit variety of dangerous driving behaviors
People who use both alcohol and marijuana are some of the most dangerous drivers on the road – they are significantly more likely to speed, text, intentionally run red lights, and drive aggressively than those who don’t, according to data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Report: Calculate how much money can be saved driving a new EV
An electric vehicle (EV) will help lower emissions released into the environment. But can it also save money?
