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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 30, 2023

IIHS Developing Virtual Testing to Prevent Neck Injuries

IIHS' long-term goal of the testing is to be able to evaluate how well each combination of a seat and head restraint protects people in a variety of seating positions and crash scenarios.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 28, 2023

Stellantis Recalls PHEVs Due to Fire Risk

Over 30,000 hybrid SUVs have been recalled after a review of customer data discovered some vehicles caught fire while turned off and some while connected to chargers.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 27, 2023

Read: Eric Richardson’s Fleet Safety Award Acceptance Speech

In accepting the award at the 2023 Fleet Safety Conference, Richardson shared how his team is working to make the New York City fleet and the city’s roads safer, while recognizing members of the community who have been lost.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 15, 2023

NTSB Recommends Technology in New Cars to Reduce Speeding

The NTSB is prioritizing eliminating speeding through the implementation of a comprehensive strategy.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 15, 2023

New IIHS Research Shows These Vehicles Pose Greater Risk to Pedestrians

Pickups, SUVs, and vans with a hood height greater than 40 inches are about 45% more likely to cause fatalities in pedestrian crashes, according to the IIHS.

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Newsby Christian LopezNovember 10, 2023

Eric Richardson Wins 2023 Fleet Safety Award

Richardson, deputy chief fleet officer for the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), has been instrumental in implementing the city’s safe fleet transition plans, safety rules for city contracts, and two citywide pilots.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 10, 2023

Large Pickups Falter in Back Seat Safety

Here are the vehicles that all passed the IIHS updated side crash test but rated poorly when it came to rating back seat safety.

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ArticlesNovember 7, 2023

Deadly Dangers of Distracted Driving

Each year, approximately 3,000 people lose their lives to car accidents resulting from distracted drivers.

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Articlesby Judie NuskeyNovember 6, 2023

Take the Highway to Safety

Regardless of your assigned territory, at some point you’ll find yourself driving on a limited access highway either for business or personal travel. It’s critical to understand the risks involved with highway driving and practical ways to avoid them.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2023

Study Reveals Concerns Hindering EV Adoption by Women

Charging safety seemed to be a key component for the 1,000 women and men surveyed who were considering buying an EV.

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