Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Safety

News•January 12, 2011

Mazda2 Draws Top Marks in Frontal & Roof Crash Tests

ARLINGTON, VA - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said it has given its highest rating of "good" to the Mazda2 minicar for frontal crash protection and for roof strength in rollover crashes.

Read More →
News•January 12, 2011

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

The snow storms that brought much of the South to a frigid standstill this past week provided a reminder of how surprising the weather can be -- and how unprepared some cities and drivers can be when they're not accustomed to such harsh weather. This week's tip comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Read More →
News•January 12, 2011

Toyota Launches Safety Research Center

ANN ARBOR, MI - Toyota announced it is launching an advanced safety research center that will collaborate with leading North American universities, hospitals, research institutions, federal agencies and other organizations on projects aimed at reducing the number of traffic fatalities and injuries on America's roads.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
News•January 11, 2011

Volvo C30 Electric Undergoes Successful Crash Test

DETROIT – Volvo and Ener1 announced that the companies have achieved a milestone in their two-year development relationship with Volvo by unveiling a crash-tested C30 Electric that uses Ener1’s EnerDel battery. The company said that this is the first time that a crash-tested electric car has been displayed in public.

Read More →
News•January 10, 2011

Volvo Shows Electric Car Safety Leadership at the Auto Show In Detroit

ROCKLEIGH, NJ - By displaying a crashed Volvo C30 Electric in its stand at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will take a unique, very visual approach to future safety.

Read More →
News•January 10, 2011

AT&T to Provide Connectivity & Communication in Future BMW Models

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - The Ultimate Driving Machine just may boast being the Ultimate Connected Machine with the announcement that AT&T will provide BMW Assist services in future BMW models.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
News•January 10, 2011

Driving Dynamics Enhances Driver Safety Training Curriculum - Adds New “Driver Responsibility” Module

NEWARK, DELAWARE – Jan. 10, 2011 – in response to the continuing and increasing safety challenges fleets are experiencing as a result of inappropriate and dangerous driver activities, DRIVING DYNAMICS has just completed a major instructional enhancement for the classroom portion of its Behind-The-Wheel safety training courses. Effective immediately, the “DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY” instructional module is being included in all of its courses.

Read More →
News•January 7, 2011

President Signs Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama signed into law this week the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (S. 841), which will protect pedestrians from injury as a result of silent vehicle technology.

Read More →
News•January 5, 2011

Study: U.S. Road Fatalities Down 22%

ANN ARBOR, MI - Over the past five years, road fatalities in the United States have fallen 22 percent, primarily because of the poor economy and the increased prevalence of air bags, according to University of Michigan researchers.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
News•January 5, 2011

Ford Recalling Edge, F-Series Trucks, Lincoln MKX

WASHINGTON - Ford Motor Co. is recalling 14,737 model year 2011 vehicles because of the potential for an electrical short, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall covers the MY 2011 Edge; F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 trucks and the Lincoln MKX.

Read More →