We listen to music most of the time, and driving is no different. Scientists have discovered that the music we listen to influences our behavior, including behind the wheel. Sometimes, this can lead to dangerous situations, as the people at the University ...

If you're setting off on a long trip there are a few essentials you need to have: food, fuel, and of course, enough great music to keep you happily driving for hour after hour. So to spruce up our collective road trip playlists, we turned to you and asked ...

A new study suggests rock can be both the safest and most dangerous music to listen to while driving, depending on the song’s dynamics. Of the 10 songs tested by South China University of Technology, Green Day’s “American Idiot” was the most ...

We're nearing the end of summer, and it’s a fine time to contemplate the joy of the coming season. The automobile, on which many of us depend for our livelihoods, also tells a story about our culture, represents a sense of freedom (if they aren't stuck ...

We asked for your bummer driving songs and you all certainly delivered. These are our favorites out of your many, many submissions. Let's get weird. Eddie Rabbitt - “Drivin’ My Life Away” I'm no truck driver, but Eddie Rabbitt's "Drivin' My Life Away ...

Among images in popular music, one of the most haunting figures is that of a car crash. Ironically, crashing into something has turned for many musicians into a metaphor for life’s misery, threatening danger, or the urge to rebel-from dramatic ballads to ...

When traffic thickens or a tricky turn appears, many drivers instinctively reach for the volume knob before they touch the brake pedal. The brain is quietly reallocating resources, stripping away background sound so it can pour more effort into staying safe and oriented on the road.

Whether it's thriving in solitude or being mindful of their surroundings, people who never listen to music in the car have these 11 rare personality traits.

Mercedes-Benz sent out a notice to customers recently announcing its plans to discontinue MBUX Sound Drive, an interactive audio feature that syncs music to the car’s actions. The feature was first announced less than a year ago at CES in partnership with Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am.

Learn more about the science behind the belief that we can “see” better while driving when we turn the music down. If you’ve ever reached for the volume knob while driving in difficult conditions, you’re not alone. Plenty of drivers insist they ...