LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoTrader.com today released the findings of the 2015 AutoTrader.com Car Tech Impact Study -– based on research conducted online on its behalf by Harris Poll among 1,033 U.S. vehicle owners between October 15^th and 20^th, 2014, which provides insight into how vehicle technology impacts consumer vehicle purchase decisions. In its first year, this study sheds light on what vehicle owners want from car technology, what they're willing to pay to get it and attitudes on specific car technology features.

"Consumer electronics are quickly becoming a...

While dash cams have been in use by law enforcement in the United States for decades, other businesses and private individuals are finding benefits of installing the devices. Historically a vehicle dash camera or a backup camera have been very expensive after-market add-ons.  With the advent of lower cost, high quality digital cameras, the expense of adding a system to your personal or commercial vehicle has dropped dramatically.

Why Have Dash Cams?

• Employee protection. Dash cams with dual cameras will not only record the events in front of the vehicle, but will also record what happens inside...

Using a rear-facing car seat until a child is two years old reduces risk of serious injury but close to one-quarter of parents in the US turn the seat around before their child is even a year old, shows a survey.

In March 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidelines for child passenger safety, extending the recommendation for rear-facing car seat use from one year of age and 20 pounds in weight to a minimum of two years of age.

In 2013, 24 percent of parents of one- to four-year-old children made the switch at or before 12 months. Only 23 percent reported waiting until the...

These days, an increasingly large number of vehicles are coming equipped with backup camera systems as a way of increasing safety behind the wheel. However, what if your current vehicle doesn't have a backup camera? Are you out of luck? Not necessarily; you always have the option of purchasing and installing your own. With so many manufacturers and models of backup cameras on the market, however, it can be difficult to know which one is your best bet.

Meet eBay's #1 Rated Backup Camera System

Generally, eBay is a reliable place to go when it comes to discovering the best of the best products. This...

1. Google Driverless Cars 

On the onset of winter break, on December 23, Google announced its first fully functional driverless car, which is ready for testing on public roads. Prior to this, the Internet giant developed various prototypes that lacked on different fundamental and functional aspects.

The latest prototype has all the important elements like headlights, steering and brakes. The company have also created a self-driving system with sensors and computers that can be fitted to SUVs like Lexus. This new technology will not only be a breakthrough in tough traffic congestion but sensing...

A trucker has been killed and $1 million dollars in cash have been burnt up in a bizarre series of events that took place on I-20 near Waskom, TX at around 4:00a.m.

Atlas Van Lines driver Eric Royster of North Carolina’s vehicle caught fire when the friction from his trailer brakes catching got to be too much and flames broke out. Royster and his co-driver jumped out, detached the tractor from the trailer, and stood across the roadway.

Unfortunately, as Royster was taking pictures of his burning rig from a safe distance, he was struck and killed by a pickup truck driver who apparently didn’t see...

Intro: Rear View Safety, a leading consumer safety organization and number one back up camera distributor, continues to embrace the best that technology has to offer with the release of GoVue. The first ever back up camera smartphone app makes the visual information from your car's Wi-Fi back up camera system available on many of today's popular smartphones and tablet devices, including those that run on the iOS and Android operating systems.

Press Release: BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 29, 2014 - As a leader in back up camera systems and technologies, Rear View Safety is the first company of its...

This article is republished from the Healthy Androscoggin, 'December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month', on December 1, 2014

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.  We have made great strides in the past couple of decades in sending the message that driving drunk is dangerous and prevents a serious public health risk to all on the road.  However, we still have a lot of work to do and need to become more serious and make similar strides with drugged driving.  There can be a misconception that driving under the influence of marijuana or a prescription medication...

By: Laurence P. Banville

The yellow taxicab is ubiquitous in New York City. Other cities may have taxis, but not to the extent or density that NYC does with its roughly 40,000 licensed taxi drivers. The humble yellow taxi has, in its own way, become symbolic of a New York way of life. For years, however, taxicab safety has been a thorn in the side of politicians and policy-makers. Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempted to solve the taxi problem only to join a long list of former Mayors who failed to have much impact (though pedestrian fatalities did decrease slightly under Mayor Bloomberg)...

Originally Published in Star Tribune Local: "The Drive: Senior Drivers Get A Bad Rap", December, 7, 2014

Senior drivers, defined as those 65 and older, often get a bad rap. In fact, they may be some of the most safety-conscious motorists on the roads.

Seniors driving may conjure up images of white-haired old fogies crawling along in the left lane at a tortoise’s pace.

Or it may bring to mind such high-profile horrors as the one in July 2003 when an 86-year-old man accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake and plowed into people at a farmers market in Santa Monica, Calif.

The incident...

Feeling nervous about your Driving Test? Don’t worry.

Here are “10 Common Mistakes to Avoid on the Road Test," which will make it easier for you to prepare and pass it with confidence.

The driving test is the most important step toward obtaining your driver’s license. While it takes a lot of practice to get ready for the road test, knowing what are the most common mistakes people make during the test will help you to test yourself and know if you are ready.

1. Feeling Stressed and Nervous during the test

Stress is huge; it can take a confident, competent driver and turn him to mush. Stressed people...

Driving your car while the roads are snowy and icy can be a stressful ordeal. While some vehicles are well-suited for the snow, some are not and require preparation and know-how to keep the car under control.

Steps:

1. Get your car serviced regularly. Preventive maintenance is key. Make sure your battery, cooling system, and windshield wipers are in tip-top shape. You’ll spend less money servicing your car than you’ll spend towing and fixing it if your car gives out while you’re on a dark, snowy road.
2. Buy snow tires or add chains to your existing tires if you live in a very snowy climate. Snow...

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. —

AAA Travel projects 46.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving weekend, the highest volume for the holiday since 2007 and a 4.2 percent increase over 2013. Almost 90 percent of travelers (41.3 million) will celebrate the holiday with a road trip and likely will enjoy the lowest Thanksgiving gas prices in five years. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30.

Highlights from 2014 Thanksgiving Travel Forecast:

• Thanksgiving holiday travel volume is expected to reach the highest level since 2007...