A study from IHS Markit found that the average age of vehicles on the road rose to 11.9 years this year, one month older than in 2019. Fewer new-vehicle purchases as a result of the pandemic coupled with vehicles lasting longer and increases in prices have pushed the average age …
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Marc UrbanoCar and Driver University of Illinois at Chicago researchers found that more people in the Chicago area are anticipating taking road trips post-COVID-19 pandemic. The survey showed that many are expected to remain fearful of flying even after the risks of the pandemic have passed. The researchers are working …
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Originally from the September 1993 Issue. Here’s a simple test to determine if you suffer from attention-deficit disorder. Okay, you’re still reading. That’s a good sign. But you still might have the other attention-deficit disorder, the one where no one notices you or listens to you, no matter what. HIGHS: …
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Millennials are often associated with a love of technology and digital connectedness. Given free time, however, there’s actually nothing they like more than a road trip. Heading out for a driving adventure was named the top activity among members of this age group taking part in a survey for Mazda. …
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