U.S. Road Accidents rise by 9% in first half of 2012

According to Automotive News Report, U.S traffic fatalities have increased by 9% during the first six months of this year compared to last year 2011. A complete of 16,290 people have died in road accidents between January and June, and while the numbers have yet to be confirmed, they may signify the most fatalities during the first six month of this year since 2009

This information comes courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has not launched a speculation on the aspects behind the increase. Automobile News indicates other safety categories believe the jump could be attributable to culprits as wide ranging as weather. A raise in the reputation of artificial drugs and text messaging while driving could also be blame.

Land Rover Defender will come back to United States in next generation

Good news, Land Rover will return its SUV’s to the U.S. market once the next generation bows. According to the statement, Jaguar Land Rover North America CEO Andy Goss confirmed the next Defender will be a international product and that it will be particularly designed to fulfill U.S. crash protection and pollutants requirements. The news came from 2012 Paris Motor Show, where JLR officials also made it clear the products to enhance its Land Rover offerings in North American market. As of right now, most of Land Rover sales in the United States can be linked to the high-end Range Rover line.

That mix change change somewhat as Land Rover. It refreshes some models and changes others too. Anticipate to see both the LR4 and the Defensive receive serious overhauls in future.

Even so, it will be a while before he next-generation Defender bows, and whether or not it looks anything like the DC100 idea above continues to be to be seen. From what we have heard, the new bruiser will not bow unit 2017.