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Mark Your Calendars, the Chicago Auto Show Is Back for 2022

The 2022 Chicago Auto Show moves back to its historic February timeslot after the 2021 summer experimental format. But the showrunners are using the lessons from 2021 to tweak this year's show. And in addition to new display cars, CAS 2022 also features plenty of test-driving and test-ride opportunities.
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Motorcycle Riders Literally See the Road Differently Than Drivers

The UK's Bournemouth University recently published a study showing that drivers perceive the road and objects on it differently than motorcycle riders do. And while these differences stem largely from issues with how human brains process information, there are ways of dealing with these issues to improve road safety.
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BMW Files a Patent to Reinvent the Steering Wheel

Tesla started the movement to reinvent the wheel with the Model S Plaid. Other automakers, including Toyota, have also jumped on the bandwagon. The latest to join the party is BMW, with a take on the new yoke-style handle that might fix the most significant problems of such a design. 
An IIHS monitors a nighttime pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking test at night

Study Finds Pedestrian Detection Systems Ineffective at Night

After analyzing real-world crashes, the IIHS found that pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking can reduce crash and injury rates, but don't operate well at night or at high speeds. However, the organization is also working on new ways to test these systems--and some cars are already doing well.
A white 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross in front of a blue and red background with USA written on it in white.

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Fails to Unseat the Superior 2022 Kia Soul

Toyota presented the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross in 2022. It's a subcompact named for its best-selling car. The new Cross is an appealing SUV with value-oriented pricing, plenty of passenger space, and impressive driver assistance. Does it have what it takes to grab the top seat over the Kia Soul?