Why Do You Have to Pay a Destination Charge When You Buy a New Car?

Mon, 9/25/2017 - 7:22 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Destination charges go by many different names: delivery fee, transportation fee, destination freight charge, destination and delivery, and so on. Regardless of the name, you’ll have to pay this added amount when you buy a new car — the fees […]

Distracted Driver Detector App Allowing Crowdmapping of Distracted Drivers

Sun, 9/24/2017 - 9:16 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Distracted driving has become one of the most serious problems on U.S. roadways, with over 3,000 people killed in distraction-related crashes each year. Texting while driving is considered to be the most common cause of driver distraction, so many organizations […]

Fiat Chrysler Joins BMW in Intel Group to Help Develop “Robotaxis”

Thu, 9/21/2017 - 9:41 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Last week, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced its plans to join the likes of BMW, Intel and Mobileye for the development of semi-autonomous and fully autonomous vehicles, along with “robotaxis” that can be requested via smartphones. According to business consultants […]

Will Copilot Driver’s Licenses Improve Traffic Safety?

Wed, 9/20/2017 - 9:10 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Over 30,000 people are killed in the United States each year, and car related deaths cost over $40 billion a year in medical expenses and lost productivity, according to the Centers For Disease Control. Most common causes of car accidents […]

CA DMV Allows Samsung to Test Self-Driving Cars on State Roads

Tue, 9/19/2017 - 11:19 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Samsung’s semiconductor division has been granted a permit to test autonomous vehicles on state roadways in California. A CA Department of Motor Vehicles spokesperson confirmed that the permit covers a total of three vehicles including a Toyota Prius and two […]

Toyota, Nissan and Honda Team Up to Expand Hydrogen Infrastructure in Japan

Sat, 9/16/2017 - 9:00 pm by Kirsten Rincon

The leading Japanese automakers consider hydrogen as the car fuel of the future, and are betting big on hydrogen-powered vehicles, as they believe that electric cars are not practical enough to present a good alternative to conventional vehicles. But, they […]

Will Electric Vehicles Get Taxed to Make Up for Decline in Gas Tax Revenue?

Fri, 9/15/2017 - 7:13 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Over the past few years, several U.S. states have been providing generous incentives for plug-in vehicles, trying to promote the use of more fuel-efficient, eco-friendly alternatives to conventional vehicles. But, while the tax credits, rebates, and reduced licensing fees have […]

Chevrolet Volt Safer than Nissan Leaf, According to IIHS Crash Tests

Tue, 9/12/2017 - 5:08 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Ever since electric cars were introduced to the market, there has been a debate over how safe they are, prompted by the explosive tendencies of lithium-ion batteries, which are used to power EVs. Ever since electric cars were introduced to […]