Safety & Accident

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June 13, 2013 - Industry News

BMW ConnectedDrive Services Standard on Nearly All 2014 Models

BMW announces that Assist eCall and Teleservice services will be standard on nearly all 2014 models.

Tags: Driver safety, BMW, 2014-MY, Assist eCall, Automatic Collision Notification, Teleservice

June 13, 2013 - Industry News

AAA Research: Hands-Free Technology Doesn’t Mean Risk-Free

New research reveals that voice-activated in-car technologies are dangerously distracting to drivers.

Tags: Driver safety, AAA, hands-free, Distracted driving, infotainment systems

June 10, 2013 - Industry News

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Staying Out of Blind Spots

Wisconsin's DMV offers advice on how to increase the likelihood that other drivers will see you.

Tags: driver safety tips, driving safety, Fleet Safety Tip of the Week, blind spots

June 6, 2013 - Industry News

Two States Enact New Cellphone and Texting Laws for Drivers

The governors of Florida and Hawaii pass new laws on texting and using mobile devices while driving.

Tags: Distracted driving, NHTSA, Hawaii, Florida, cell phone laws

June 6, 2013 - Industry News

Chrysler to Recall More than 430,000 SUVs in the U.S.

Chrysler Group will recall approximately 181,000 SUVs in the U.S. to prevent premature wear to a transmission oil cooler line. The automaker will also recall approximately 254,400 SUVs in the U.S. to upgrade software that controls restraint-system function in certain types of accidents.

Tags: Jeep, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler, Jeep Compass, recall

June 5, 2013 - Industry News

GM and IMPCO Recalling Certain CNG-Fueled Vans

The two companies are recalling 1,791 2011-2013 model-year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas fuel system.

Tags: NHTSA, CNG vehicles, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vehicle recalls, Impco, General Motors Corp., Compressed natural gas

June 5, 2013 - Industry News

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Driving in Flood Conditions

Driving in an area suddenly threatened by flooding is extremely dangerous. Here is some advice from FEMA that you can pass along to your drivers.

Tags: driver safety tips, driving safety, flooding, flash flooding, Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

June 5, 2013 - Industry News

CVSA Roadcheck Currently Taking Place

Roadcheck is the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial vehicles in the world, with approximately 14 trucks or buses being inspected, on average, every minute from Canada to Mexico during a 72-hour period in early June.

Tags: CVSA

June 5, 2013 - Industry News

2013 Buick Encore Draws Top Safety Ratings from IIHS, NHTSA

<p>2013 Buick Encore</p>

Buick is one of just a few brands with a full line of 2013 Top Safety Picks. In addition, the Verano, Regal, LaCrosse, and Enclave all have a NHTSA 5-star overall rating.

Tags: IIHS, NHTSA, crash tests, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, IIHS Top Safety Pick, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Buick Encore

June 5, 2013 - Industry News

Chrysler Refuses to Comply With NHTSA’s Jeep Recall Request

Chrysler says it does not agree with the federal agency's initial conclusions about the safety of the vehicles' fuel system.

Tags: NHTSA, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vehicle recalls, Chrysler Group LLC

June 4, 2013 - Industry News

NHTSA’s Autonomous Vehicle Policy Says States Should Limit Use Outside of Testing

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a policy that outlines guidelines for driving and testing vehicles with different levels of autonomous driving capabilities.

Tags: Driver safety, vehicle safety technology, NHTSA, autonomous vehicle

May 31, 2013 - Industry News

Driver Safety Now Top Fleet Priority

According to a recent survey, the biggest concern for fleet managers is ensuring the safety of their drivers.

Tags: Telematics, Safety, GE Capital Fleet Services, Alternative Fuels, total cost of ownership

May 30, 2013 - Industry News

2014 Subaru Forester Earns IIHS 2013 Top Safety Pick-Plus Rating

The new Subaru Forester aces the frontal crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Tags: IIHS, Subaru of America, Subaru Forester, IIHS Top Safety Pick+, MY-2014

May 30, 2013 - Industry News

E-Training World Evaluates Level of Risk Posed by Fleet Drivers

This U.K.-based organization found that approximately 9% of company drivers are considered high risk.

Tags: fleet safety, E-Training World, fleet drivers, risk assessments

May 30, 2013 - Industry News

Plymouth Rock Assurance Releases Study on Distracted Driving

The “Plymouth Rock Assurance Distracted Driver Survey” found that 28% of respondents have texted while driving.

Tags: distract driving, Plymouth Rock Assurance

May 29, 2013 - Industry News

Fleet Safety Conference Registrations Double From Last Year

A record number of fleet, risk, safety, and other professionals have signed up for the 2013 Fleet Safety Conference, scheduled for June 25-27 in Schaumburg, Ill.

Tags: industry event, Fleet Safety Conference, 2013 Fleet Safety Conference

May 29, 2013 - Industry News

GM Recalling Certain Cadillac SRX Luxury Crossovers

The automaker is recalling 18,871 2013 model-year Cadillac SRX vehicles equipped with 18-inch wheels because the wheel lug nuts may loosen.

Tags: NHTSA, Cadillac, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vehicle recalls, General Motors Corp., Cadillac SRX

May 29, 2013 - Industry News

NHTSA Investigating Ford F-150 Engine Power Complaints

The preliminary evaluation is in response to reports that some Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 3.5L-gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engines have experienced diminished engine power during hard accelerations.

Tags: Ford F-150, NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford Motor Co.

May 29, 2013 - Industry News

New IIHS Video Explains Roof Strength Testing

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety releases a new video highlighting how the organization measures vehicle roof strength in crash tests.

Tags: IIHS, vehicle roof safety, crash tests, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

May 27, 2013 - Industry News

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: How to Change a Tire

Are you 100% certain all your fleet drivers could ace a tire-changing test? It may be time for a mini-refresher course.

Tags: driver safety tips, driving safety, Tires, Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

May 22, 2013 - Industry News

DOT’s 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign to Stress Need for Nighttime Compliance

NHTSA says seat belt use is lower at night, even though the risk of a serious crash is higher after dark.

Tags: NHTSA, seat belts, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

May 8, 2013 - Industry News

GM Recalling Nearly 43,000 Buick and Chevrolet Vehicles

The recall will address a potential problem with the generator control module (GCM), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

Tags: NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vehicle recalls, Chevrolet Malibu Eco, General Motors, Buick Regal, Buick LaCrosse

May 8, 2013 - Industry News

New IIHS Videos Offer Insight into Crash Test Process

The first installment of a new video series explains what kinds of dummies IIHS uses and how they help engineers evaluate vehicle crashworthiness.

Tags: IIHS, crash tests, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, crash test dummies

May 8, 2013 - Industry News

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Driving on Slippery Roads

Spring showers can make the roads slippery - and dangerous. Here is some advice from the California DMV on how to take the necessary precautions.

Tags: driver safety tips, driving safety, Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

April 30, 2013 - Industry News

Obama Nominates Charlotte, N.C., Mayor for Secretary of Transportation

<p>Charlotte, N.C.'s Mayor Anthony Foxx speaking at an event promoting sustainable transportation. Image courtesy City of Charlotte.</p>

According to the White House, Charlotte, N.C.'s Mayor Anthony Foxx made a major investment in Charlotte’s transportation infrastructure, which helped improve the region’s economy.

Tags: Obama Administration, U.S. Transportation Secretary, Department of Transportation

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