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Flawed entry-level GM cars, young drivers: A combination with deadly consequences

2014-03-30 06:42:54| Automakers - Topix.net

Years after fatal accidents involving Cobalts, Saturn Ions and other recalled models, a grim picture is taking form.

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J.D. Power: Despite the Myth, Young Vehicle Drivers Are Enthusiastic New Vehicle Purchases

2014-02-21 18:10:46| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

Despite popular sentiment that consumers 25 years old and younger are really not interested in buying a vehicle, this group of consumers has represented a steadily increasing proportion of total retail automotive sales since 2009, and those young drivers who purchase a new vehicle are enthusiastic about ownership, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Automotive Media and Marketing ReportSM Winter. Here are a few of of the report's Key Findings: Image and Personalization: Among young vehicle drivers who purchase a new vehicle 33 percent say they "completely agree" that they like their vehicle to stand out from the crowd, while just 20 percent of new-vehicle drivers across all age groups say the same. Joy of Driving: These young drivers have a passion for driving. Nearly one-fourth (22%) of young drivers say they "completely agree" they like to drive on challenging roadways with hills and curves, and 41 percent indicate they prefer a vehicle with responsive handling and powerful acceleration vs. the industry averages (13% and 36%, respectively). Pride of Ownership: Young drivers take pride in ownership, with 29 percent indicating they wash and wax their vehicle themselves, compared with the industry average of 24 percent. Check out the full press release for more details.The Article J.D. Power: Despite the Myth, Young Vehicle Drivers Are Enthusiastic New Vehicle Purchases appeared first on Automotive Digest.

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Deaths Among Young Teen Drivers Soar

2013-03-18 01:29:54| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

Countering a more than decade-long trend, the fatality rate among young teen drivers rose sharply during the first six months of 2012, something experts fear may be the result of distracted driving.The Article Deaths Among Young Teen Drivers Soar appeared first on Automotive Digest.

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Young drivers 'could save 370'

2013-03-05 10:47:24| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Young drivers could save up to 370 a year on their car insurance if the government introduced new safety standards, the Association of British Insurers says.

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