Daily Archives: December 20, 2013

More U.S. police departments choosing SUVs over sedans

More US police departments choosing SUVs over sedans

The traditional police cruiser may be a thing of the past as more police departments and sheriff’s offices switch their fleets from sedans to large SUVs.

Ford warns of slower profits

Ford warns of slower profits

FordĀ  is facing its biggest test since CEO Alan Mulally charted its successful course out of the Great Recession.

Tips For the Christmas Drive Home by IAM

The weather between now and Christmas is as unpredictable as some of the other drivers heading home. Read these tips from the IAM and stay safe.

Try to make your journey in daylight because driving on motorways in the dark in freezing rain can be particularly hazardous.

Smart Snowplows could Make Winter Driving Safer

Smart Snowplows could Make Winter Driving Safer

In a push to save money and lives this winter, four U.S. states are dispatching smart snowplows to gather road and weather conditions in almost real-time.

stop-start vehicles to account for 53.4% of global vehicle sales by 2022

stop-start vehicles to account for 53.4% of global vehicle sales by 2022

By 2022, total global annual sales for light duty stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will exceed 55 million, accounting for 54.3% of total vehicle sales, according to a new report by Navigant Research.