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NewsMay 31, 2018

U.S. Leads World in Traffic Fatalities

Roadway deaths increased in the U.S. by the highest percentage between 2010 and 2016 among 29 countries, accounting for nearly half of the group's total fatalities in 2016, according to a new report.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2018

CalAmp Expands Crash Data Availability

Irvine, Calif.-based CalAmp is expanding the availability of its CrashBoxx risk management system and will begin providing more detailed collision information as an over-the-top service, the telematics provider has announced.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2018

GM's Autonomous Vehicle Initiative Draws $3.3B

The General Motors autonomous driving unit, GM Cruise Holdings, will receive $3.35 billion in new capital investment to further accelerate its research toward producing a market-ready fully autonomous vehicle, the company has announced.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2018

Subaru's EyeSight System Reducing Pedestrian Claims: HLDI

Subaru vehicles equipped with the company's EyeSight collision mitigation system that detects pedestrians have significantly lower rates for insurance claims for pedestrian injuries than the same vehicles without the system, a study by the Highway Loss Data Institute has found.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2018

Hyundai Recalls Genesis G80 and G90 for Windshield, Rear Window

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 and Genesis G90 vehicles because the incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshields and rear windows, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2018

Sprinter Vans Recalled for Structural Issues

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling approximately 153 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans because they may have structural problems, according to federal records.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2018

NAAA Begins Recall Awareness Campaign

The National Auto Auction Association will begin raising awareness among its members about dealing with open recalls on vehicles that are sold at wholesale auctions under a new partnership with the National Safety Council.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2018

FCA Recalls 4.8M Vehicles for Cruise Control

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling roughly 4.8 million vehicles due to a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging, the company has announced.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichMay 25, 2018

Commercial Fleet Accident Rate Reaches 20%

The annual accident rate for commercial fleets is around 20%. Even with vehicle safety technology proliferating, traffic deaths are on the rise after years of decline. The culprit for the increase in fatalities is distracted driving.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2018

CEI Regional Manager Joins NPTC Board of Directors

The CEI Group’s northeast regional manager was elected to the board of directors of the National Private Truck Council (NPTC).

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