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NewsApril 2, 2018

LeasePlan Adds Mobile Driver Scorecard

LeasePlan USA has introduced a new feature within the MyLeasePlan mobile app. The feature, called OneScore, is designed to help drivers get feedback on driving styles to improve on potentially risky and inefficient behavior on the roads.

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NewsApril 2, 2018

28% of Drivers Call Car Data a Myth

Many drivers are unaware that their cars are capturing data and revealing everything from driving patterns to roads traveled to music selections, according to a new insurance-industry report.

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ArticlesApril 2, 2018

How Holman Is Redefining Insurance for Fleets

Holman Insurance’s new program combines its in-house risk expertise with technology and fleet management experience to enhance the company’s role of advising and consulting fleets in the area of insurance.

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NewsApril 2, 2018

1 in 3 Drivers Type Texts or Email

Nearly 35% of drivers say they have typed a text message or email while driving, even though 95.6% agreed that the behavior is unacceptable, according to new findings from AAA.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2018

11 Tips to Prevent Drowsy Driving

Fatigue can have deadly consequences on the road. Sleepy drivers cause nearly one in 10 crashes nationwide and drivers who skimp on sleep — getting just five hours of shuteye nightly — nearly double their risk of a crash.

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NewsMarch 30, 2018

Tesla Model S Sedans Recalled for Power Steering Component

Tesla Motors is recalling an estimated 123,000 Model S vehicles built before April 2016 because the bolts in the power steering component may be corroded and could possibly fail. In the event the bolts fail, the driver would still be able to steer the car but would be required to use "excessive force," leading to an increased risk of injury.

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NewsMarch 29, 2018

Uber Settles in Fatal Autonomous Crash

Uber has halted all testing for self-driving vehicles after what is considered the first fatality by an autonomous car.

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NewsMarch 29, 2018

Les Schwab Recalls Retread Truck Tires

Les Schwab is recalling 41,336 steel-belted radial retread truck tires because the vulcanizing compound used during the process may not have been completely cured, which can lead to incomplete adhesion of the tread to the tire casing.

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NewsMarch 29, 2018

Affectiva's AI Tech Detects Driver Emotions

A Boston-based company that specializes in emotion detection technology has begun offering its Affectiva Automotive AI product to vehicle manufacturers. The product, which is considered the first in-cabin artificial intelligence sensing solution, is designed to improve road safety by identifying dangerous driving behavior.

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Close-up of a seatbelt buckle fastened in a vehicle, highlighting the importance of seatbelt use for driver and passenger safety.
Articlesby StaffMarch 29, 2018

Why Seatbelts Still Matter More Than Ever

Seatbelts remain one of the most effective safety tools in any vehicle. Here’s why buckling up matters beyond avoiding a ticket.

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