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News•January 4, 2013

Kasbar Joins Mobileye as Regional Sales Manager

JERICHO, NY - Paul Kasbar will cover the company’s western region as well as work with fleet management and accident management companies.

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Articles•by Chris Wolski•January 4, 2013

Safety and Accident Management Gains Traction

The end of the 20th century saw safety and accident management programs gain traction.

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News•January 3, 2013

New Study Finds Digital Billboards Distract Drivers

WASHINGTON – A study published in a journal called Traffic Injury Prevention found that digital billboards hold a driver’s gaze for longer than other signs on the road.

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News•January 3, 2013

Subaru Recalls Vehicles for Lighting Issue

WASHINGTON – Subaru is recalling a number of its vehicles for an issue with the accessory puddle lights that brighten the doors under the vehicle. Affected models include the 2009-2012 Forester, the 2010-2011 Legacy, 2010-2011 Outback, and 2006-2012 Tribeca.

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News•January 3, 2013

CDC Study Finds One in 24 Drivers Admits to Falling Asleep While Driving

ATLANTA - Out of 147,076 respondents, 4.2% reported having fallen asleep while at the wheel during the previous 30 days.

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News•January 2, 2013

2013 Ushers in New Laws Affecting California Motorists

SACRAMENTO, CA – California motorists face a number of new laws that went into effect Jan. 1. Perhaps the most controversial is one that permits hands-free, voice-activated texting and emailing by drivers.

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News•January 2, 2013

Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Lack Vehicle Winter Emergency Kit

RICHMOND, VA -- Results of a recent CarMax-sponsored online survey indicate that most drivers aren't adequately prepared for winter weather. A total of 65% of respondents said they don't have a winter emergency kit in their car.

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News•January 2, 2013

IIHS Says Family Cars Outperform Luxury Counterparts in New Frontal Crash Tests

ARLINGTON, VA - Of the models IIHS tested, two mid-size cars earned the top rating of “good,” 11 earned the “acceptable” rating, three earned “marginal,” and two earned a rating of “poor.”

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News•January 2, 2013

Autocar Issuing 3 Vehicle Recalls to Replace Steel Wheels

WASHINGTON – Autocar Industries, an Indiana-based manufacturer of refuse and street sweeper trucks as well as yard tractors, is issuing three separate recalls so dealers can replace steel wheels (model 90262) manufactured by Hayes Lemmerz.

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News•January 2, 2013

Recent Fatal Accidents Underscore Need for Safe Winter Driving Practices

Here is a list of valuable winter driving tips, compiled by the Kansas Department of Transportation, that you can share with your fleet drivers.

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