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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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NewsMay 24, 2018

4 Ways to Avoid Road Debris

Debris in the road or from an unsecured load falling off another vehicle is a roadway hazard. In fact, a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found 39,000 injuries and more than 500 deaths from those incidents between 2011 and 2014.

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Newsby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanMay 24, 2018

Uber's Self-Driving Vehicles Rely on Humans to Brake in Emergencies

A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board found that Uber does not enable the automatic braking feature while its self-driving test vehicles are under computer control to “reduce the potential for erratic vehicle behavior.”

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2018

Crashes Shake Faith in Driverless Vehicles: AAA

Today, nearly three-quarters (73%) of American drivers report they would be too afraid to ride in a fully self-driving vehicle, up significantly from 63% in late 2017.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2018

FCA Recalls 7 Models for Transmission Defect

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 71 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and Ram 1500 vehicles because the wrong transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

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