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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 10, 2022

Distracted Driving Surges in Massachusetts

The Bay State experienced over 38,000 distracted driving citations in the first eight months of 2022.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2022

Grants for Five Projects in Four States Aim to Improve Highway-Railway Crossing Safety

The FHWA’s Commuter Authority Rail Safety Improvement program has awarded $59 million in grants to enhance safety at highway-rail crossings for all travelers — drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2022

Older Model Hyundais, Kias Twice as Likely to Get Stolen

Many 2015-2019 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack electronic immobilizers, making them easy to break into and steal, according to a new report from the Highway Loss Data Institute.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2022

How Can Fleet Drivers Navigate Distractions, Impairment, and Rage?

The agenda for the 2022 Fleet Safety Conference will include a comprehensive study on distracted driving from Virginia Tech Transportation Institute as well as on-the-ground strategies from fleet managers on keeping drivers safe on our increasingly dangerous roadways.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2022

Half a Million Vehicles Go Missing in First Six Months of 2022

A new analysis from the National Insurance Crime Bureau finds a staggering rise in vehicle thefts, catalytic converters, and carjackings as compared with pre-pandemic highs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2022

2023 Mazda CX-50 Aces Evaluations, Earns Top Safety Pick+

Mazda’s new, small SUV recently rolled away with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest safety recognition.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 28, 2022

Volvo Driver Sensing System Aims to Reduce Distracted, Drowsy Driving Crashes

Engineered to help reduce crashes, Volvo Car USA will introduce a real-time interior sensing system in its EX90 this November.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2022

Study: People Who Imbibe in Dual Substances Drive Within Two Hours

A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that one-third of drivers who drink alcohol and use marijuana simultaneously drive within two hours of doing so.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2022

Tesla Recalls Vehicles for Window Issue

Tesla has issued a safety recall that affects 1,096,762 vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2022

Ford Explores Smartphone-Based Tech to Reduce Pedestrian, Cyclist Crashes

Ford Motor Company is researching a new communications technology that uses Bluetooth Low Energy to help drivers better detect obstructed pedestrians and more.

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