Cars Make Dangerous Phone Booths

Research continues to mount that cell phone use while driving creates distractions and impairs performance. Studies show that using a cellphone while driving, regardless of the driver's age, creates one of the most serious distractions with considerable slowing of driver reaction time.

 

Freightliner Conversion Plant Closes

With used big-rigs selling strong, Freightliner closes plant that reconfigures sleepers to day cabs

 

GM Gains in Customer Satisfaction Index

GM improving its brand image, but Toyota still leads in customer satisfaction

 

Government Mandates Drive Down Truck Owner Satisfaction

J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study places Kenworth in the top position for the second consecutive year. The study also found that government mandated emissions requirements have had a negative effect on customer satisfaction.

 

Edmunds.com Lists Top 2006 Vehicles for Resale Value

The 2006 Honda S2000 leads all vehicles in projected resale value on the latest Top 10 lists from Edmunds.com. The lists show the percentage of its original value that each vehicle is likely to retain after five years, assuming a total of 75,000 miles.