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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 14, 2023

IIHS Gives Big Safety Nod to Several Small and Midsize Cars

Numerous cars rolled away with 2023 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards. Find out which popular fleet cars made the list!

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 14, 2023

SUVs Steal the IIHS Safety Awards Show

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has granted Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ status to 30 SUVs after enduring rigorous testing and stricter criteria than ever before.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 13, 2023

Over 46,000 Dead in 2022 Traffic Crashes

The National Safety Council estimates 46,980 U.S. roadway fatalities for 2022 — down slightly from 2021, but up 9% from 2020.

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Videosby StaffMarch 6, 2023

Fleet Liability Concerns about “Phantom Braking” by Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Systems

Several incidents have arisen with vehicles prone to stop suddenly due to the false triggering of the automatic emergency braking system. Stay informed about potential issues arising around “phantom braking” in this week's State of the Fleet Industry video.

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ArticlesMarch 6, 2023

Fleet Safety Training: E-Learning or Behind-the-Wheel?

Smith System’s Tony Douglas examines how COVID-19 has changed the safety training paradigm and what he believes are the most effective methods for changing drivers’ behaviors.

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ArticlesMarch 3, 2023

A Passion for Safe Driving

In the U.S., crashes accounted for 42,915 fatalities in 2021. A safety expert who has coached countless drivers and worked with numerous fleet managers discusses the importance of cultivating a passion for safe driving.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 28, 2023

Stealing the Show: Auto Thefts Rise Due to Social Media Videos, Stakeholders Fight Back

Insurance industry associations and two automakers take decisive actions after TikTok and YouTube allowed “how to” videos that provide detailed instructions for stealing Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 27, 2023

IIHS Challenges Automakers to Make Greater Safety Strides

New, stiffer criteria for the 2023 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards target both headlights and side crash protection.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 22, 2023

Study Looks at What Makes Drivers “Move Over” and Save Road Workers’ Lives

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted two field studies to determine the effectiveness of various countermeasures designed to protect roadside workers.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 17, 2023

Fleets Beware of ADAS Post-Repair Problems

Crash avoidance technologies offer proven safety benefits. But a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that 50% of drivers had issues with the features after a repair job.

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