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Traffic deaths in the United States decreased by 3.3% during the first half of 2023, according to US auto safety regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 19,515 people died in traffic accidents so far this year compared to 20,190 deaths during the same period in 2022.
There have been many reasons cited for why deaths increased despite there being fewer people on the roads. Many experts, like Acting NHTSA Administrator Ann Carlson, believe that with fewer cars on the road, many drivers decided to take more risks. “I do think people got in the habit of speeding more,” Carlson said, adding that some drivers “got a sense they could get away with it probably.”
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How can you find good cars for inexperienced drivers to enjoy? Should the car you choose for your teen driver have excellent safety scores, impressive fuel mileage, good driving manners, or the latest tech? Among the good new cars for new drivers, you’ll find some of these characteristics in each model chosen for this list.
The 2019 Mazda 3 is one of the best new first cars for teens to have a great vehicle on the road. The hatchback model looks sportier than the sedan, but both offer a bit of “zoom zoom” with the SkyActiv powertrain and impressive handling.
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One of the best parts of owning an EV is that you can have a fueling station in the convenience of your home. If you have access to home charging, that also means you can sidestep a lot of the commotion and confusion over the availability, quality, and creativity of public charging options.
Your decision points are pretty straightforward. Home charging is a choice between Level 1 and Level 2. L1 is simple. It doesn’t require special setup or come with a lot of frills. But if you decide charging at a rate of a few miles per hour just isn’t enough for you, the whole discussion shifts over to L2. At that point, you have a number of choices to make about the kind of charger you want and whether and how much to invest in electrical upgrades.
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The cost of new and used cars and trucks is rising, and so is the cost of owning and operating a vehicle. And with one purported benefit to electric vehicles being lower running costs, it only makes sense that at least a portion of people shopping for a new-to-them vehicle would be considering something battery powered.
No surprise there. CarMax says, “Search volume for terms containing ‘electric’ on CarMax.com have doubled since this time last year.” Around 40% of those traded-in vehicles are SUVs, further reinforcing the idea that buyers are interesting in cutting ownership costs, with Toyota being the brand traded in most often for an EV.
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Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte, the world’s largest professional services network.
As an industry-leading systems integrator, Deloitte will offer Geotab’s award-winning portfolio of connected transportation solutions, as well as consultation and integration services, to public sector and private sector clients across the United States.
“Together with Deloitte, we will unlock the full potential of fleets across the country, providing our customers with comprehensive support and quality data insights aligned to an ever-changing business landscape,” said Sherry Calkins, Vice President, Connected Car & Platform Solutions at Geotab.
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As new-vehicle inventory and sales rebound to pre-pandemic levels in the United States, more buyers are choosing to forego loyalty to a specific brand, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study.
“As vehicle availability increased and more choices hit the market for consumers, loyalty among brands as a whole saw a decline this year,” said Tyson Jominy, vice president of data & analytics at J.D. Power.
Toyota ranks highest among mass market brand car owners for a second consecutive year, with a 60.0% loyalty rate. Honda (55.0%) ranks second.
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Fleet Advantage, an innovator in specialty financing, fleet data analytics, fleet management services, and life cycle cost management announced it has unveiled its new logo, visual identity including a new corporate video, and a new tagline, “Asset Management Reimagined.”
The centerpiece of Fleet Advantage’s refreshed brand identity is the introduction of a distinctive icon that subtly encapsulates the differentiated characteristics of the company.
“Our rebranding focus is more than just a change in our visual identity; it’s a reflection of our commitment to innovation, efficiency, the future, and delivering tangible value to our clients,” said Katerina Jones, Chief Marketing Officer of Fleet Advantage.
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