Automotive Systems Technology

AAA's daily fuel gauge report is a public service of the United States of America's largest motoring and leisure travel membership organization and is updated daily by Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) with average national, state and local prices for gasoline, diesel and E-85. Every day up to 120,000 stations are surveyed in cooperation with WEX, Inc. for unmatched statistical reliability.

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is the voice for a united auto industry. We are committed to developing and implementing constructive solutions to public policy challenges that promote sustainable mobility and benefit society in the areas of environment, energy and motor vehicle safety. The alliance, the leading advocacy group for the auto industry, represents 77% of all car and light truck sales in the United States.

Before you start shopping for a used car, do some homework. It may save you serious money. Consider your driving habits, what the car will be used for, and your budget. Research models, options, costs, repair records, safety tests, and mileage. This webiste if sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission.

From the National Conference of State Legislatures this website lists each state and its cell phone and driving laws.

This website handles issues regarding auto safety from vehicle fires to lemon laws.

Provides crash test ratings, vehicle safety ratings, auto insurance ratings, and car crash law.

Texting and cell phone use behind the wheel significantly increases a driver's risk of crashing. Even a single, momentary distraction while driving can cause a lifetime of devastating consequences. Since 2009, the U.S. Department of Transportation has pushed for good laws, tough enforcement, and increased public awareness to help combat the deadly epidemic of distracted driving.

GHSA represents the state and territorial highway safety offices that implement programs to address behavioral highway safety issues, including: occupant protection, impaired driving, and speeding. GHSA provides leadership and advocacy for the states and territories to improve traffic safety, influence national policy, enhance program management and promote best practices.

Hemmings.com has become the most comprehensive and informative web site of its kind, featuring more than 30,000 searchable cars-for-sale ads, 10,000 Car Club listings, a viewer-generated online car show in the My Hemmings section, a Dealer Showroom featuring collector-car inventories of more than 180 classic car dealers coast to coast, and the opportunity to purchase all Hemmings' products via Hemmings online store.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses — deaths, injuries and property damage — from crashes on the nation's roads. The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shares and supports this mission through scientific studies of insurance data representing the human and economic losses resulting from the ownership and operation of different types of vehicles and by publishing insurance loss results by vehicle make and model. Both organizations are wholly supported by these auto insurers and insurance associations.

The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.

NHTSA was established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 and is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety. It works daily to help prevent crashes and their attendant costs, both human and financial.

The North Carolina lemon law covers any new motor vehicle or new motorcycle, sold or leased in the state. The lemon law does not cover used vehicles, mopeds, house trailers, or any motor vehicle (1) purchased or leased before October 1, 2005 that has a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more or (2) purchased or leased on or after October 1, 2005 that weighs more than 10,000 pounds.

This website, from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, provides the consumer with information about making vehicles safer.

The National Conference of State Legislatures works in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to bring you up to date, real time information about traffic safety bills that have been introduced in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

This site provides information to the consumer about buying used vehicles.