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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2023

Honda Accord is Safety Standout in Rear-Seat Protection

Seven mid-size cars recently underwent a new rigorous moderate overlap front crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The majority of results indicate a need for enhanced backseat protection.

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ArticlesAugust 25, 2023

Safety Pointers for Before You Get Behind the Wheel

Driver safety starts before the pedal hits the medal. An expert offers advice on key steps drivers should take — from checking the condition of the vehicle to properly positioning mirrors to stowing items securely — before they hit the road.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 25, 2023

Traffic Fatalities Dip Slightly for First Half of 2023

Preliminary data from the National Safety Council indicates a 3% decline in roadway deaths for the first six months of 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 22, 2023

NHTSA Aims to Expand Seat Belt Warnings for All

To reduce injuries and fatalities, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s newly proposed rule requires automotive manufacturers to outfit cars, trucks, most buses, and more with seat belt use warning systems for the right front passenger and rear seats.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 21, 2023

Survey: 37% of U.S. Drivers Texted Behind the Wheel in Past Month

A new survey from Assurance explores which states have the highest percentage of drivers texting behind the wheel as well as where texting occurs most frequently. It also identifies other common distracted driving behaviors.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 21, 2023

AstraZeneca Fleet Sustainability Champion in the U.S. Retires

Barbara Zuroick, U.S. fleet & safety manager at AstraZeneca, retired from the global biopharamceutical company on June 2023. Zuroick was recognized as a leader in sustainability, championing AstraZeneca’s transition to a zero-emission fleet.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 17, 2023

Volvo Car & NETS Align on Common Fleet Safety Goals & Objectives

Volvo Car USA has joined forces with The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) as a platinum sponsor to enhance road safety among all drivers, employees, and their families, and the communities where they live and work.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2023

Study Identifies Worst Drivers by Generation

A new analysis finds that American drivers between the ages of 25 and 34 account for the most car accidents, the most fatal car accidents, and the second-highest percentage of distracted drivers in the nation.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 10, 2023

Readers are Talking: Risk & Safety

To encourage and facilitate discussion of today’s industry challenges, Automotive Fleet offers a platform for fleet managers and other fleet professionals to exchange their diverse opinions and perspectives.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 9, 2023

Honda Pilot Captures Top Safety Pick+ Award

Honda recently snagged its seventh 2023 safety award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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