Tagged “Trends”

  • Small cars still too small for U.S.?

    The floor dropped out of the market for SUVs and pickups this year, and Americans were supposedly replacing them with small cars. But what's small in America isn't what's small in the rest of the worl...

  • Traffic deaths in U.S. reach 10-year low

    High oil prices are causing people to drive less, and many are quick to point out the emissions saved as a result, but the latest traffic figures reported by the NHTSA indicate another savings may be...

  • Cars now at most affordable prices since 1980

    Carmakers are struggling and the global economy is straining under the weight of high oil prices, but cars haven't been this affordable in nearly 30 years. Calculated by relating the number of weeks i...

  • Survey reveals 71% of Brits would switch to EVs

    A survey conducted by esure car insurance has revealed that almost three-quarters (71%) of British motorists would consider driving an electric car to help combat ‘green’ issues. The survey reveal...

  • Consumer Reports rates the latest compact vehicles

    After testing a group of compacts and subcompacts, Consumer Reports has judged the Hyundai Elantra SE the best in segment with an ‘Excellent’ rating in the overall road test score. Three other com...

  • Porsche tops Luxury Institute's brand status survey

    The Luxury Institute is a New York-based research firm that traditionally compiles data based on the opinions of America’s wealthy, solely the top 10% of highest earners. The Institute’s latest st...

  • Detroit looking forward to 2010 turnaround

    The past decade hasn't been a success story for any of the Big Three American automakers, and the past year has been particularly tough. But as new, more fuel-efficient models and revised union contra...

  • Small car and crossover sales up 50% on 2007 levels

    Although fuel prices in the U.S. are low by global standards, recent price rises have brought the cost per gallon up by nearly 25%, precipitating strong change in the vehicle preferences of many Ameri...

  • Consumers pick top-rated cars for 2008

    A new consumer-opinion based awards list has been created that picks the top vehicle from eight different categories, with the decision making based on the input received from new car buyers on an onl...

  • Study: 79% of Americans choose economy over looks

    With no end in sight to rising fuel prices, Americans more than ever are switching from fuel-heavy SUVs and sporty V8s to economical four-cylinder sedans and compacts. Fuel economy has quickly become...

  • Dutch to use GPS to calculate road tax

    Road taxes have come under increasing scrutiny these days, what with congestion charges, speeding fines and average-speed cameras all annoying motorists to no end. It's especially bad for people who d...