West Virginia Bans Driver Texting and Handheld Phone Use

The new law takes effect July 1.

Lordstown Begins Production of Electric Endurance

It’s been a bumpy ride to get here, and the electric truck maker’s ability to scale production is still cloudy.

Ford Pulls Plug on Wingcast Telematics Venture

Report: 80% of Accidents Caused by Distracted Motorists

Study monitored the behavior of 241 drivers over a 13-month period.

Highway Bill Patch Could Derail Over Train Safety Measure

The latest proposed extension of federal highway funding includes a provision to delay a mandate for automatic-braking equipment on trains that could turn passing the measure into a game of political football.

Consumer s Choose Best Exterior Styling

Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's Brand Watch finds that Ford's exteriors lead among new truck and SUV shoppers.

Minivan Bumpers Prove Weak

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says the worst performer among six 2008 minivans it recently subjected to four low-speed crash tests was the Nissan Quest.

Honda Civic: King of the Compacts

The new Civic is bigger, more powerful, and more fuel-efficient than the outgoing model. It also boasts a combination of performance, technology, styling, and rear-seat and trunk room that is unrivaled by competitors such as the the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, and Nissan Sentra.

EVs Facing Heavier Depreciation Than Gasoline Counterparts

Mainstream electric vehicles (EV) are depreciating much faster than their gas sister models, according to new data from Black Book.