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A white 2025 Mazda CX-70 during the updated moderate overlap front crash test.
Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2025

2024 IIHS Wrap-Up: 19 Vehicles Secure Top Safety Honors

IIHS added a last group of vehicles to their 2024 safety ratings, reflecting stricter standards and highlighting Top Safety Pick and Pick+ winners.

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A white Tesla Model S driving down a paved road with hills and mountain in background on a sunny day.
Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2025

Tesla Recalls Over 239,000 Vehicles for Potential Rearview Camera Image Defect

The recall addresses a circuit board issue that may cause rearview camera failure, resolved with an OTA update or parts replacement if needed.

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An image of a snowy town road with cars driving. Text overlayed reading "Holiday Road Risks Rise".
Articlesby Elora HaynesDecember 23, 2024

More Drivers, More Danger: Why This Holiday Season Could Be the Riskiest Yet

A record 119 million holiday travelers are expected in 2024. See why traffic delays, drunk driving risks, and rising fatalities call for heightened road safety measures.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2024

Speed, Distraction, and Aggression: Drivers Report Their Riskiest Behaviors

Drivers who categorized themselves in a recent AAA Foundation survey as displaying the most dangerous behaviors are also among those who use the roadways the most.

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A collage with 10 photos from Automotive Fleet's top 10 stories of the year is shown. Includes an EV in snow, drink with keys, red light camera, safety cone, futuristic road, AEB technology, and more.
Newsby Christy GrimesDecember 13, 2024

Top 10 Safety Stories From 2024

As we close out 2024, we're highlighting this year's most read safety news and features.

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An image of the rearview mirror and a SureCam dashcam attached to the inside of a car windshield.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 11, 2024

SureCam and Blackout Technologies Launch Video Telematics with Mobile Device Blocking

The new fleet dashcam with mobile device blocking improves driver safety and limits distractions with no additional hardware required.

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A black, white and red graphic with the word "RECALL ALERT" above a Hyundai Elantra and Santa Fe.
Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2024

Hyundai Recalls Over 226,000 Vehicles For Potential Rearview Camera Failure

Due to potentially damaged printed circuit boards, the rearview camera may fail to display an image, increasing the risk of injury to bystanders.

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Articlesby Judie NuskeyDecember 2, 2024

Safety on Trial: Insights From a Crash Scenario & Mock Trial

Enhance fleet safety and reduce liability with insights on driver training, video tech, and robust policies shared in a recent Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conference session.

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A graphic with cars driving past in the background with motion blur. Text reads "Reducing Preventable Accidents".
ArticlesNovember 26, 2024

Seven Strategies to Reduce Preventable Accidents

“Accidents” suggest inevitability, but most crashes are preventable — caused by driver actions and behaviors. Here’s why shifting the narrative can improve road safety.

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An image of a car speeding around a bend with orange fall trees on either side of the road. "2024 Thanksgiving Road Safety" can be read.
Articlesby Judie NuskeyNovember 25, 2024

NHTSA, USDOT Launch Safety Campaigns for 2024 Thanksgiving Week

Thanksgiving travel means crowded roads and celebrations like Blackout Wednesday. Plan ahead to stay safe and avoid impaired driving.

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