Insights
Find out what's driving current trends on and off the road. From car technology to changes in travel tendencies, we uncover and analyze the latest.
SUSTAINABLE BOATING
How can recreational boaters help conserve our oceans and waterways?
We spoke with four experts to learn about the pressures facing the modern marine environment and the importance of practicing clean boating.
Read the full reportAuto industry trends
When will the automotive supply chain recover?
Car prices and inventory haven't been the same since auto production paused in 2020. Discover how the industry got to this point, and what you can expect in 2024 and beyond.
Read the full reportSHARING ECONOMY TRENDS
How do Americans use the sharing economy?
In the last decade, apps like Airbnb and Uber have evolved to let you rent just about anything. Find out what – and who – is driving the sharing economy.
Read the full reportELECTRIC VEHICLES
Are we ready for the EV revolution?
See what leading experts in energy and environmental policy, economics, and infrastructure have to say about the benefits — and challenges — of widespread EV adoption.
Read the full reportEXTREME WEATHER
Are extreme weather events linked to climate change?
We interviewed four professors to learn why global warming is responsible for weather pattern changes and how we can create a climate resilient community.
Read the full reportCar Buying Trends
Are car buyers returning to dealerships?
See how in-person and online car shopping trends have shifted since our last consumer survey of car buyers.
Read the full reportInsurance Trends
Why insurance rates are increasing
Insurance rates are going up throughout the industry. Learn what trends are driving rate increases.
Read the full reportClassic Car Trends
What are the most popular collector cars?
We worked with our friends at Hagerty to find out who the average car collector is and what cars they take on the road (or have in the garage).
Read the full reportRV Life
What's driving Americans' pursuit of RV life?
More Americans — millennials who work remotely, in particular — are choosing to live in RVs for months at a time. Find out what's fueling this trend.
Read the full reportDriving with Pets
Are you putting your pets at risk in the car?
Despite good intentions, pet parents frequently make dangerous choices for their pets when driving. Find out which risky behaviors are most common, and what the experts say you should do instead.
Read the full reportTraffic Trends
Do drivers know the rules of the road?
We surveyed 599 American drivers to see how much they knew about the rules of the road and how they view their driving skills.
Read the full reportTeen Driving Trends
Keeping teen drivers safe on the road
Find out the monitoring apps and techniques parents are using to keep their notoriously dangerous teen drivers safe — and how they feel about it.
Read the full reportCar Buying Trends
Consumers embrace online car buying
See what's driving car buyers toward the online shopping experience as we explore the results of our survey of online and in-person buyers.
Read the full reportCar Tech Trends
How new technology impacts driver safety
Newer vehicles are equipped with all kinds of high-tech features, but what impact do they have on safety? Learn which technologies may help or hinder drivers on the road.
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