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Americans keeping their autos longer than ever

Americans Keeping Their Cars Longer

American drivers are holding on to their cars and trucks for a record 10.8 years, data show, as they put off buying new vehicles amid high unemployment and a struggling economy.

Senh: Makes sense. Most people can't afford to buy new cars. They're won't buy any expensive items unless they need to.

 

Cars Will Talk Within Five Years

Ford Director on what impact new technology will have on drivers.

 

Driven to Distraction: Despite Risks, Internet Creeps Onto Car Dashboards

Driven to Distraction: Despite Risks, Internet Creeps Onto Car Dashboards

Even as concerns rise about technology distractions for drivers, automakers are rapidly bringing PC features to the dashboard.

 

Police stop driver for 15 violations in 11 minutes

Authorities say an Italian man took reckless driving to new heights in 11 frantic minutes of traffic violations in eastern Switzerland.

 

One in five U.S. drivers admits to texting: survey

Nearly one out of five U.S. drivers surveyed has read or sent a text message while behind the wheel, even though nearly all of the respondents in an AAA survey released on Friday considered such action unacceptable.

 

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