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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2018

Audi Expands Traffic-Light-Sensing Tech

Audi of America has expanded its Traffic Light Information to Phoenix and areas of Kansas City, Kansas, to bring its connected communication capability to 10 U.S. cities and 2,250 intersections now activated around the country.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2018

Ohio Paves Way for Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Ohio Gov. John Kasich is opening public roads in the state to autonomous vehicle testing in a bid to make Ohio a hub for smart vehicle technology.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2018

Pedestrian Fatalities Up 46% Over Eight Years

Nearly 6,000 pedestrians lost their lives in crashes in 2016, which equates to 16% of all crash fatalities. That's a 46% increase in pedestrian fatalities since reaching their lowest point in 2009, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2018

15 Toyota Camry Parts Drawing Thieves

The 2016 Toyota Camry was the most stolen car model of 2016 and included 15 of the more commonly stolen parts, according to a recent report form the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2018

Self-Driving Startup to Launch Ride-Hailing in Texas

Drive.ai will gradually on-board partners into the program and allow Frisco residents access to its ride-hailing app beginning in July.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2018

Four Automakers Back Blockchain Tech

BMW, Ford, General Motors, and Renault have supported blockchain technology, which has been used in cryptocurrencies, for future vehicles. The four have joined the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI).

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NewsMay 5, 2018

Tips for Setting Mirrors to Eliminate Blind Zones

When you're behind the wheel, what you see — and what you don't see — can mean the difference between a safe ride or a sudden collision. That's why properly setting your mirrors to minimize blind spots is critically important.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2018

Ex-Volkswagen CEO Indicted for Fraud Over Diesel Scandal

Volkswagen's former chief executive Martin Winterkorn has been charged with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with the company's scheme to cheat U.S. diesel vehicle emissions requirements.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2018

Toyota to Build 60-Acre Automated Vehicle Test Site in Michigan

In an effort to rapidly advance development of its Toyota Guardian automated vehicle mode, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is building a closed-course test facility in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, which will be operational in October.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2018

Ford Broadens Recall of Transit Vans

Ford Motor Company is adding an estimated 26,000 2015 to 2017 Ford Transit full-size vans equipped with a trailer tow module to an existing recall — bringing the total recall in North America to nearly 99,900 vehicles.

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