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News•by Staff•August 15, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLE Midsize SUVs

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling several 2018 GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, and GLE43 AMG vehicles for an issue associated with the panoramic sunroof.

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2018

Fleet Response Elevates Genger to VP of Risk and Finance

Fleet Response has promoted Mark Genger into the role of vice president of risk and finance for the Cleveland-based fleet safety provider.

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News•by Staff•August 14, 2018

NHTSA Seeks Public Input on Crash Testing Program

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will hold a public meeting on Sept. 14 to collect public feedback about its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) that determines crash worthiness and rollover safety, according to the agency.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2018

2019 Acura RDX Earns Top Safety Pick+

After passing five crashworthiness tests with flying colors, the redesigned 2019 Acura RDX was awarded a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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News•by Staff•August 10, 2018

Three FCA Recalls Address Powertrain Defects

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently issued three separate recalls of select Jeep Cherokee compact SUVs and Chrysler Pacifica minivans for diverse problems connected with the power train.

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News•by Staff•August 10, 2018

Video: Driving in a Lightning Storm

Follow these tips to stay safe if you're driving during a lightning storm.

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Articles•by Marianne Matthews•August 9, 2018

IIHS Developing Ratings for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

The new ratings program would extend the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's work toward developing objective tools for evaluating adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping systems.

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News•by Staff•August 9, 2018

Pot Breathalyzer Device Holds Promise for Detecting Drug Impairment

A new device developed by Oakland-based Hound Labs can detect whether a driver has smoked marijuana in the last two hours — a peak impairment timeframe.

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News•by Staff•August 8, 2018

Volkswagen Tiguan Recalled for LED Module

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., is recalling an estimated 45,457 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUVs because the LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit and increase the chance of a fire.

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News•by Staff•August 7, 2018

Sacramento Allows Driver-less Car Testing

Phantom Auto will begin testing autonomous vehicles in Sacramento, Calif., under a new agreement with the city that allows testing with no occupants in the car. The vehicles will be operated by remote drivers at computers in Silicon Valley, reports the Sacramento Bee.

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