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Vehicle Researchby StaffNovember 13, 2018

Volvo's XC40 Tops Kelley's Best Buys

Kelley Blue Book has rated Volvo's XC40 as its best new model among its 2019 Best Buy award winners, which offer high value at purchase and during the ownership experience, according to the vehicle valuation firm.

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Fuelby StaffNovember 13, 2018

Gasoline Plunges to $2.70 Per Gallon

The national average gasoline price fell sharply across the country to $2.70 for the week ending Nov. 12 in the face of flagging demand, according to AAA.

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Telematicsby Paul ClintonNovember 13, 2018

Telematics Brings Big Efficiency Gains for Quanta's Mega Fleet

By implementing telematics in Quanta Services, Inc.'s mega fleet, Dave Meisel was able to achieve an array of efficiency improvements in reduced miles traveled, idling, and fuel consumption.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffNovember 12, 2018

VW Adds Siri to Vehicle App

Volkswagen has integrated Apple's Siri voice commands into its Car-Net mobile app to help drivers better interact with their vehicles, the company announced.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 12, 2018

Illinois Establishes Autonomous Vehicle Initiative

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has directed the state's Department of Transportation to spearhead a statewide testing program for connected and autonomous vehicles so the state will be on the forefront of emerging vehicle safety technologies.

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Vehicle Researchby Paul ClintonNovember 9, 2018

Toyota Mirai Adds Safety Tech for 2019

Toyota's Mirai will add a pair of safety packages for the 2019 model year, as the company continues to offer the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle mostly on retail leases to private owners, according to the company.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 9, 2018

Subaru Recalls 200K Legacy and Outback Vehicles

Subaru of America is recalling an estimated 228,648 2018 Subaru Legacy midsize sedans and Outback crossovers because a software error is causing the fuel display to malfunction.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 9, 2018

Video: How to Drive Safely in Dense Fog

Fleet managers should remind drivers about how to drive safely in dense fog. Fog can come on suddenly — and it can reduce a driver's visibility to one-quarter of a mile or less.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffNovember 9, 2018

Chevrolet Marks Four Years of Colorado Sales

U.S. customers have bought more than 428,792 Colorados since 2014. To celebrate the past four years, Chevrolet is expanding the Colorado range with two new special editions: the off-road Z71 Trail Runner and street-focused RST.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 9, 2018

2019 Ram 1500 Improves IIHS Safety Rating

The 2019 Ram 1500 crew cab fell short of earning a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) because its headlights earn a marginal rating, but the institute recognized the redesigned large pickup for its safety improvements.

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