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News•December 14, 2015

Subaru Recalls Legacy, Outback Cars for Fire Risk

The recall, which began Dec. 10, covers more than 3,000 vehicles in the 2016 model year.

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News•December 14, 2015

Video Safety Tip: Averting Vehicle-Deer Crashes

Here's some advice, provided by the Insurance Information Institute, aimed at helping drivers avoid a collision with a deer.

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News•December 11, 2015

FCA Fined $70M for Regulatory Reporting Lapses

The penalty follows the automaker’s September admission that the company failed to provide NHTSA all required early-warning report data, which includes death and injury reports.

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News•by Staff•December 10, 2015

Watch 48 Models Earn Top IIHS Award

In addition to these Top Safety Pick+ winners, 13 more models qualify as 2016 Top Safety Picks as automakers respond favorably to stricter award criteria from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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News•December 9, 2015

Video: NHTSA Revamping Crash Tests

Additions to NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings program would include assessment of advanced technologies and reliance on more lifelike crash-test dummies.

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Articles•by Staff•December 9, 2015

Drowsy Driving on the Rise

A growing cause for concern, drowsy driving is a major safety threat. Fleet managers and drivers must recognize signs of fatigue or tiredness.

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News•December 7, 2015

Connected Vehicle Tech to Also Protect Pedestrians

The position and predicted movements of pedestrians and cyclists will be transmitted anonymously to vehicles using short-range communication messages.

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News•December 7, 2015

Video Tip: Buckling Up in Back

Rear-seat passengers are three times more likely to die in a crash if they’re unbuckled, so it's important for fleet drivers to make sure all passengers are wearing seat belts each and every trip.

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News•December 4, 2015

Dodge Darts Recalled for Brake-Assist Risk

The action affects more than 105,000 compact sedans in the 2013 and 2014 model years.

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News•December 3, 2015

Modified Ford Paratransit Vans Recalled

The Ricon-made wheelchair lifts in 667 MobilityWorks-modified vans may have faulty parts that could lead to failure of the stowed platform mounting.

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