September 2019

Kelley Blue Book launches all-new Auto Repair Guide

(September 30, 2019) IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book has announced its new Auto Repair Guide, addressing both consumer and automotive industry needs for a principal source of trustworthy recommendations related to servicing and maintaining a vehicle. The all-new experience on KBB.com guides consumers through three primary service categories: Recalls, Maintenance, and Repairs.  KBB.com is also including the ability to allow consumers to schedule service online through the Featured Auto Repair Center, a pilot with its sister company, Xtime.

Survey finds consumers split sharply along party lines in EPA-versus-California

By Analytics Team - Autolist.com

(September 27, 2019) As the Trump Administration digs into its battle with California and various states over who can set emissions standards, consumers’ attitudes about the issue depend on which political party they’re registered with, according to a new poll by Autolist.com.

2019 VW Tiguan — About everything you want in a compact crossover

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 26, 2019) Volkswagen gave its Tiguan compact SUV a much-needed makeover for 2018, and apparently designers/engineers got things the way they wanted because about the only updates for 2019 involve some shuffling of equipment.

GasBuddy names top-rated gas station coffee brand in every state

(September 26, 2019) BOSTON — Whether it’s iced or piping hot, Americans are fueled by caffeine, with 64 percent drinking at least one cup of coffee a day.  In honor of National Coffee Day on Sept 29, GasBuddy reveals which gas station brands have the highest-rated coffee in each state, making them the best bet when you need a pick-me-up while on the road.

For the third consecutive year, Texas-based Buc-ee’s leads the overall rankings with the highest rated gas station java in the nation.

Seeing is believing: Eye-tracking technology could help make driving safer

(September 25, 2019) COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Keep your eyes on the road.” With the recent advances in vehicle-assisted safety technology and in-car displays, this old adage has a new meaning, thanks to two new applications of eye-tracking technology developed by researchers at the University of Missouri.

Observing how someone’s eyes change — specifically the pupil — while they respond to an alert given by a vehicle collision avoidance warning could one day help scientists design safer systems.

Lexus UX 250h — Luxury and fuel economy for urban-focused drivers

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 24, 2019) The sub-compact luxury crossover utility vehicle market is extremely popular right now, and extremely competitive, with numerous choices for consumers. But a lot of these vehicles – like offerings from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and others – are very much alike, so styling becomes an imperative market differentiator.

National gas price average jumps by a dime in one week

(September 24, 2019) Last week was the first time since early June that the national gas price average jumped more than a nickel in under a few days. On the week, it’s a dime more expensive at $2.66 with half of states seeing prices increase by 10 cents or more. However, even with the significant increase, the national average is still cheaper compared to last month (-6 cents) and last year (-19 cents), according to AAA.

Rhode Island, Oklahoma top worst road infrastructure list

(September 24, 2019) SEATTLE — On top of taxpayer dollars, it's estimated that driving on roads in need of repair costs motorists $120 billion in vehicle repairs and operating costs — $533 per driver, according to a recent report by QuoteWizard.

QuoteWizard, a LendingTree company, released its report on States with the Worst Road Infrastructure finding that 61% of highways nationwide are in fair to poor condition. Transportation for America estimates a cost of $231 billion a year to keep our existing road network in acceptable repair.

J.D. Power finds branded audio impacts owner satisfaction

(September 21, 2019) COSTA MESA, Calif. — Branded audio is positively impacting owner satisfaction with in-car multimedia technology, as well as the vehicle, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study. The overall number of reported problems with audio, communication, entertainment and navigation (ACEN) technologies has also decreased for a fourth consecutive year.

2019 Grand Sport — A better choice for most Corvette buyers


By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(September 20, 2019) It’s no secret that with the Corvette, Chevrolet delivers one of the best performing sports cars in the world with the best horsepower per dollar and bang for the buck. For 2019, Corvette is offered in four different trim levels, from the base Stingray starting at just $55,900 all the way to the super high performing 755-horsepower Corvette ZR1, reintroduced for 2019 with a starting price of $123,000.