News and tips related to being an automobile driver and owner
It’s not like they’re all doing something wrong. But nearly half of American drivers think it is “not acceptable” to have their driving speed and location monitored, according to a recent Pew Research Center study. “As mobile devices, GPS systems…
Cars have never been more loaded with computer technology than right now. And, it’s possible that drivers have never been more confused. That technology includes adaptive cruise control, tire-pressure monitoring, curve-speed warning and two dozen other systems, according to the…
Uber and Lyft. Ride-sharing services that will shape the future. Right? Not so fast, really, according to a survey for Kelley Blue Book by Vital Findings consumer research firm. And that goes for Getaround, ZipCar and Car2Go car-sharing companies, among…
Cars of the future can’t continue to operate the way they do now. And autonomous, or driverless, vehicles will be just part of it, according to a report by autocar. “If this year’s Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona [Spain]…
Gasoline under $1.50 a gallon. No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you, or your mind playing tricks. More and more, American drivers are having just such an experience for the first time this decade as gasoline prices have plunged along with…
Embrace the Madness. With three weeks of potential bracket-busting competition ahead, Santander Consumer USA has your ticket to college basketball’s big dance. We’re taking the court for our annual March Madness contest, and we want you on the team. If…