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Safetyby Paul ClintonJanuary 24, 2019

Hyundai to Offer Air-Bag System for Multiple Collisions

Because 30% of accidents involve a secondary impact, Hyundai Motor Group is developing a first-of-its-kind air-bag system designed to improve driver and passenger safety and reduce injuries in accidents with two or more collisions.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 24, 2019

AFLA Reveals 2019 Event Schedule

The Automotive Fleet and Leasing Association (AFLA) has scheduled several events for 2019, including the association’s Mini-MBA Program.

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Telematicsby Paul ClintonJanuary 24, 2019

Telematics Market Expected to See Explosive Near-Term Growth

Commercial fleet adoption of telematics systems is expected to continue its torrid growth trajectory and increase to 20 million units in three years from the current 13 million units due to the increasing popularity of video-based driver management products and other solutions, according to a leading industry analyst.

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Green Fleetby StaffJanuary 24, 2019

Toyota and Panasonic Collaborate on EV Battery Tech

Toyota and Panasonic established a joint venture with the goal of developing research and development in the automotive prismatic battery business in an effort to advance vehicle electrification technology and solving environmental issues.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 23, 2019

Best, Worst Driving States Ranked

Oregon tops the list as the most driver-friendly state in the nation followed by Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Texas, according to a new report from WalletHub.

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Operationsby Andy LundinJanuary 23, 2019

In Memoriam: Former State Farm Fleet Administrator Malcom

Richard “Dick” L. Malcom, former fleet administrator for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., passed away on Jan. 20 in Bloomington, Ill. He was 67.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffJanuary 23, 2019

2020 GMC Sierra HD Can Now Tow 30,000 Pounds

The 2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty pickups, which include the Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD, can now tow more than 30,000 pounds when properly equipped and will offer a camera system to improve visibility when towing, GM has announced.

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Telematicsby Paul ClintonJanuary 23, 2019

Bridgestone Acquires TomTom Telematics

Bridgestone Europe N.V. will acquire TomTom's commercial telematics business, which is the largest among European fleet telematics providers, to create a leading data platform for connected vehicles, the company has announced.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

Jeep Announces Subscription Pilots with Avis, Turo

Both pilots begin this week in Boston and are open to the first 100 owners who register.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

Texas Forms Autonomous Vehicle Task Force

The Texas Department of Transportation is developing a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Task Force with the goal of advancing Texas as a hub for new initiatives and investments in self-driving vehicle projects.

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