Texting and Driving is an Addiction
So many drivers know the dangers of texting and driving but continue to do it. The only way to describe this nearly irresistible urge to respond to a text message, even while driving is as compulsion — even addiction, an expert said. “We compulsively check our phones because every time…
Could plunging oil prices be a problem for the auto industry?
While plunging oil prices are receiving a warm welcome by U.S. airlines, auto makers, and corn farmers, a persistent decline does carries risks for corporate America. Crude oil prices have dropped about 25% in just over four months, hitting a three-year low of $77.19 a barrel on Tuesday on the…
Stay Safe from Auto Recalls with These Steps
Auto recalls seem to be rampant this year with news breaking about the next big recall of millions of vehicles what seems like every other day. If left unaddressed, these recalls could prove deadly. Here’s what consumers can do to protect themselves. There are two months left in the year,…
Prices of New Cars Drive Consumers to Buy Used
While buying a new car may be preferable over buying used, it’s just not an option for a growing number of consumers. The average transaction price for a new car hit $31,252 last month according to TrueCar.com, which leaves a large number of U.S. households priced out of the new-vehicle market….
Who Spends 40 Million On A Car?
Apparently spending 40 million on a Ferrari is something that people do. A red 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta, which was once involved in a fatal accident, has set the world record for a car sold at auction, going for $38.1 million at a sale in California, auction house Bonhams…
The New Infiniti QX30 Will be Built in England
The announcement came earlier this morning that Nissan is planning on building their new Infiniti in England to help expand its global market. The Infiniti QX30 compact SUV will be built for global markets — including the U.S. and China — at Nissan’s factory in England, alongside the Infiniti Q30…
Ford Fusion loses 25% of its weight in Lightweight Concept version
Ford Motor Co. has unveiled a new lightweight concept sedan, containing technology destined for use across the automaker’s lineup. A lighter Ford Fusion, like any lighter car, is something enthusiasts have been championing for years, and now it is becoming a reality. Ford, with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle…
Ford Hires Thousands for Production of New Van
Ford is poised to exceed its commitment to hire 12,000 people by the end of 2015. “There is a high probability we will surpass that number,” Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of the Americas, said in an interview. Hinrichs is at Ford’s retooled Kansas City plant, at Claycomo, Mo., today where…
Toyota Turnaround: Humans Replace Robots
Toyota’s decided to take a step back from robotics plants across Japan, reports Bloomberg News, and the idea behind it is as innovative as the move 30 years ago to replace humans with robots: The only way to improve processes and promote more thinking about efficiency is to put people back in…