Fuel for Thought

Posts involving thoughtful themes and studies, everything from customer behavior studies to interesting human interest stories

Why do UK Motorists Drive on the Opposite Side of the Road?

Why do UK Motorists Drive on the Opposite Side of the Road?

Here in the United States, it’s easy to forget that there are…

Does the Music You Listen to in the Car Affect Your Driving Behavior?

Does the Music You Listen to in the Car Affect Your Driving Behavior?

With spring here and summer on its way, road trip season will…

Patent Trolls are a Problem in the Auto Industry, Too

Patent Trolls are a Problem in the Auto Industry, Too

Most American citizens are still in mourning over the fact that Jon…

12 Must-Visit Automotive Factory Tours in the United States

12 Must-Visit Automotive Factory Tours in the United States

One of the best ways to get excited about the automotive industry…

Self-Driving Cars May Increase Motion Sickness

Self-Driving Cars May Increase Motion Sickness

A new study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute claims…

Study: Americans Still Prefer AM/FM Radio

Study: Americans Still Prefer AM/FM Radio

Despite the onslaught of available in-car streaming services like Pandora and iHeartRadio…

Tabletop Torque: Top 10 Car-Themed & Racing Board Games

Tabletop Torque: Top 10 Car-Themed & Racing Board Games

Some automotive enthusiasts crave the authentic experience of being behind the wheel…

<em>Furious 7</em> is the Fastest, Furiousest, Sevenest F&F Film Yet

Furious 7 is the Fastest, Furiousest, Sevenest F&F Film Yet

It’s been almost 14 years since the original The Fast and the…

Distracted Driving Infographic: Is It Worth It?

Distracted Driving Infographic: Is It Worth It?

A common misconception is that distracted driving only involves texting while behind…

Driverless Car Testing to Take Place in Michigan Robot City

Driverless Car Testing to Take Place in Michigan Robot City

What seemed like a far-off dream just a few years ago is…

Those Damn Self-Driving Cars Will Bankrupt Warren Buffet

Those Damn Self-Driving Cars Will Bankrupt Warren Buffet

Self-driving cars are the hot topic in the automotive and tech industries…

Having Fewer Photos on Used Car Sites Prevents “Image Fatigue” Says Study

Having Fewer Photos on Used Car Sites Prevents “Image Fatigue” Says Study

Have you ever browsed a website for details on a used car…

AAA Study: 60% of Teen-Involved Crashes Caused By Distraction

AAA Study: 60% of Teen-Involved Crashes Caused By Distraction

Today, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released the results of a…

John Oliver Explains How Speeding Tickets Can Ruin Lives

John Oliver Explains How Speeding Tickets Can Ruin Lives

Although the announcement that Jon Stewart is leaving The Daily Show has…

Why Elon Musk is Wrong About the Future of Driverless Cars

Why Elon Musk is Wrong About the Future of Driverless Cars

Tesla CEO Elon Musk enjoys saying things; even when those things are,…

Study: Do Gas Prices Influence Consumer Behavior When Buying Cars?

Study: Do Gas Prices Influence Consumer Behavior When Buying Cars?

Gas prices have remained at a thrillingly low rate for the past…

Florida Bill Could Outlaw Smoking in the Car When Kids Are Present

Florida Bill Could Outlaw Smoking in the Car When Kids Are Present

This may seem like common sense to many folks, but modern medicine…

Can You Get Skin Cancer While Driving in the Car?

Can You Get Skin Cancer While Driving in the Car?

Although many of us are currently being assaulted by atrocious winter weather,…

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