This Is The Most Popular Car Brand In North Carolina

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What is the most popular car brand in North Carolina? It shouldn't come as a surprise. And no it's not a Nissan Altima that seems to be the most recklessly driven car at least in the Charlotte area. But it is a make of car you see a lot. And I mean a lot. While I haven't owned one I have test driven a few and I did love one model- the CRV. So yes, the most popular car brand in North Carolina is Honda. This is according to our friends at BetCarolina who recently shared their research with us.

To start the study BetCarolina.com utilized CarLogos.org’s list of the Top 50 most popular car brands in the United States as a starting point. From there they utilized Google Trends to search each car brand and see the level of interest of each state for the brand. Trends were analyzed over the past 12 months (from July 25, 2022, to July 25, 2023). And from there they were able to average out the results to get the top car brand for each state.

The research says that the most popular car brand in North Carolina is Honda. The Corolla and HRV maker was named the most popular car brand in 7 total states. In addition to NC, it also is popular in Alaska, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, and South Carolina. I do tend to see a lot of Hondas on the road. Dodge ranked the highest in 5 states, followed by Ford and Audi (both 4 states). Mercedes-Benz, Chevy, Mazda, Volkswagon, Buick, and Hyundai all were the favorite of 3 states.

And the following brands each ranked the highest in one state:

Alfa Romeo (Rhode Island)
BMV (Nevada)
Kia (Ohio)
Jeep (West Virginia)
Lamborghini (Texas)
Land Rover (New Jersey)
Lincoln (Nebraska)
Nissan (Tennessee)
Subaru (Vermont)
Tesla (California)
Toyota (Hawaii)
Volvo (Maine)

Some of these tell a lot about the states. Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Texas definitely have some money. Nissan is the sponsor of the Tennesee Titan's stadium so they are getting their money out of those naming rights. Tesla in California shouldn't surprise anyone. And Lincoln in Nebraska you know you laughed about that irony. You can get more info on the study here.

25% of North Carolina Car Wrecks Are Caused By This Annoyance, Study Says

I know I get a little scared when I have to sneeze while driving. It's terrifying knowing you are about to close your eyes while driving, especially on the interstate. So I wasn't too surprised to learn that 25% of North Carolina car wrecks, well they are a result of allergies. I know you're thinking "what?". But new research from road safety experts Nextbase has confirmed that statistic. They looked at data from the last 5 years specific to North Carolina. From there they determined that 1 in 4 crashes occurred during peak allergy season. They defined "peak allergy season" as April, May, and September. In contrast, the rest of the US 1 in 3 crashes occurred during the same time period.

This can be attributed to several side effects of allergies including itchy eyes, drowsiness brought on by allergy medicine, and as I mentioned above sneezing. Plus when you're focused on not feeling well, you're less focused on the road. Not only does driving with allergies make driving a little more dangerous, but Nextbase also reports that Dr. Deborah Lee of the Dr. Fox Online Pharmacy equates driving with allergies can be just as dangerous as driving drunk. Lee says that both of these can "cloud judgment, slow decision-making, and slow reaction times." They also reduce motor coordination. While I respect this opinion I would much prefer sharing the road with someone suffering from seasonal allergies than someone who is drunk.

Don't be part of this statistic about North Carolina car wrecks in allergy season. Nextbase also shared with us 5 tips to keep your allergies at bay while in your vehicle:

1. Vacuum Your Car Often

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Vacuuming your car often is one of the easiest ways to get rid of allergens including dust, pollen, as well as pet dander. This also helps keep the air filters in your vehicle performing their best.

2. Keep Tissues Handy

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A simple way to ensure you aren't digging around your trying to find a tissue is to just keep them handy.

3. Avoid Driving During Very High Pollen Count Times

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This one isn't all that practical. But they encourage checking the pollen count on an allergy map and avoiding traveling if you anticipate your allergies being bad.

4. Keep Your Windows Closed

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It's simple and effective, and while yes it may be more fun to drive with your windows down, during allergy season keep them up and keep the sneezing to a minium.

5. Wear Sunglasses

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They won't just keep the sun out of your eyes, sunglasses also protect your eyes from pollen keeping your vision clear.

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Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.