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Little change seen in gas prices this summer

Little change seen in gas prices this summer Gas prices nationwide are expected to average $3.57 per gallon this summer, a penny below last summer, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The slight decrease is thanks to lower crude oil prices. Diesel will average $3.87 per gallon. We see a small increase in gasoline […]

Volvos inflatable child seat: light, portable, even online-capable

Volvoês inflatable child seat: light, portable, even online-capable Continuing on the safety track for which it is reputed, Volvo has designed an inflatable child seat. Inflated in 40 seconds with a silent pump, the seat weighs less than 11 pounds, half the weight of a regular child seat. It is constantly online via Bluetooth, enabling […]

NADA chairman defends franchise system at Automotive Forum

NADA chairman defends franchise system at Automotive Forum In the wake of national publicity over Teslaês efforts to go around state franchise laws, NADA Chairman Forrest McConnell explained last week why the dealer franchise system is vital to the auto industry. He spoke at the 2014 Automotive Forum, presented by NADA and J.D. Power during […]

Barra says GM dealers have been phenomenal during recall

Barra says GM dealers have been phenomenalê during recall General Motors CEO Mary Barra told NADA-TV during the recent NADA/J.D. Power Automotive Forum in New York that GM dealers have been phenomenal in their handling of the recall of 2.6 million small cars. Theyêve gone above and beyond to make sure they answer (customer) questions, […]

NADA Convention to go Thursday to Sunday in 2015

NADA Convention to go Thursday to Sunday in 2015 Switching up its longstanding Friday through Monday format, the NADA Convention in 2015 is set to go Thursday through Sunday, effectively moving the scheduled events up by one day. The first General Session, for example, that has always occurred Saturday afternoon will now roll out Friday […]

Survey: Connected cars are safer, but raise privacy concerns

Survey: Connected cars are safer, but raise privacy concerns Most Americans believe connected vehicle technology will make driving safer, but most are also concerned about security and privacy, according to a new survey by the University of Michigan. The study, which surveyed nearly 1,600 online respondents, found most are concerned about system and vehicle security […]

Driving likely peaked in 2004, says U-Michigan study

Driving likely peaked in 2004, says U-Michigan study Per person, per driver and per household, Americans now have fewer light-duty vehicles, drive each of them less, and consume less fuel than in the past, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan. And the studyês author believes the trends are here to stay. […]

Highway Trust Fund projected to go bankrupt at end of August

Highway Trust Fund projected to go bankrupt at end of August The Department of Transportation says that based on current spending and revenue, the Highway Trust Fund will likely run out of money in late August, before the end of the fiscal year. The updated estimate came out last week. The Highway Account began the […]

Texting while driving: Push for UN ban; Honda safety campaign

Texting while driving: Push for UN ban; Honda safety campaign U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power is pushing for a UN resolution backing a ban on texting while driving. And as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Honda has launched a campaign reminding millennials of the dangers of texting while driving. It is […]

Ford Mustang displayed 1000 feet above Manhattan

Ford Mustang displayed 1000 feet above Manhattan Not since King Kongês ascent of the Empire State Building in the classic movie has New Yorkês famous icon had the attention it got from last weekês Mustang display on its roof. The 50th anniversary of the pony car is big news for Ford. So why not make […]