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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsJuly 19, 2019

How to Make Three-Point Turns

Three-point turns and other slow-speed maneuvers can easily result in minor collisions, so it's important to execute them in a safe way.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2019

AAA Evaluates Vehicle Escape Tools

Three spring-loaded and three hammer-style vehicle escape tools failed to successfully break laminated glass windows when recently tested by AAA.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2019

Fleet Response Promotes Varner to VP of Client Engagement

Fleet Response has promoted Jodie Varner to vice president of client engagement, the Cleveland-based accident management provider announced.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2019

Resale of Flood-Damaged Vehicles on the Rise

Several thousand vehicles that were flooded and damaged during tropical storm Barry may reappear for sale across the country in the coming months, warns the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2019

Advanced Driver Monitoring Tech Gaining Wider Acceptance

Almost half of the respondents to a survey (46%) agreed that a driver monitoring system should be required by law in vehicles. The younger the driver, the more likely they believe that these systems make a vehicle safer.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

Troopers in Trucks Curb Distracted Driving in Illinois

Trooper in a Truck, a joint effort between the Illinois Trucking Association and Illinois State Police, helped officers curb distracted driving in the state in early July.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

Two-Lane Roundabouts Cut Crashes 9% a Year

The number of crashes at two-lane roundabouts decreased on average 9% per year of their existence in the roadway, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Mazda Recalls Three Models for Engine Software

Mazda is recalling approximately 262,220 2018-2019 CX-5 compact SUVs and Mazda6 midsize sedans, as well as 2019 Mazda3 compact sedans because a software error in the powertrain control module may cause the engine to stall.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Ford Recalls Ranger Pickup for Seat Belt Issue

Ford Motor Co. is recalling an estimated 7,580 2019 Ranger SuperCab vehicles for a seat belt issue. Specifically, the right-front seat belt may have been improperly assembled.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2019

Florida Vehicle Thefts Fall 4.1% in 2018

Vehicle thefts in Florida fell 4.1% to 41,119 vehicles in 2018, but the crime remains a significant problem, according to law enforcement officials.

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