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Telematics•by Staff•August 16, 2018

Spireon Joins Connected Car Group

Six new members, including telematics provider Spireon, have joined Automotive Grade Linux, a collaborative effort to develop an open platform for the connected car. With the addition of these companies and organizations, the project is now 130 members strong.

Safety•by Staff•August 16, 2018

Mobility Shift Will Come with Mass Autonomous Vehicle Adoption

Mass adoption of autonomous vehicles should begin ramping up in 2023 and will ultimately drive a shift in vehicle ownership from consumers to larger mobility service providers with large fleets of battery-electric, autonomous vehicles, according to a new study from Cox Automotive.

Vehicle Research•by Staff•August 16, 2018

2019 Subaru Forester Starts at $25,270

Subaru's 2019 Forester compact SUV will retail for a starting price of $500 more than the comparable outgoing model, as it enters a generational update that brings a new engine, platform, and more standard driver-assisting features, the company announced.

Safety•by Staff•August 16, 2018

Minivans Run the Gamut in New Crash Test

The Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna were put through the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's new passenger-side small overlap test.

Operations•by Staff•August 16, 2018

Dollar, Thrifty Lower Rental Age to 20

In Michigan, New York, and the province of Quebec, the minimum age to rent a vehicle will remain 18 for both brands as required by law.

Safety•by Staff•August 16, 2018

NHTSA Campaigns Against Impaired Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a public awareness campaign to stop alcohol- and drug-impaired driving. The campaign, which includes television, radio, and digital ads, will run nationwide through Sept. 3, the Labor Day holiday weekend.