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Safetyby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanMay 24, 2018

Uber's Self-Driving Vehicles Rely on Humans to Brake in Emergencies

A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board found that Uber does not enable the automatic braking feature while its self-driving test vehicles are under computer control to “reduce the potential for erratic vehicle behavior.”

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Safetyby StaffMay 24, 2018

Crashes Shake Faith in Driverless Vehicles: AAA

Today, nearly three-quarters (73%) of American drivers report they would be too afraid to ride in a fully self-driving vehicle, up significantly from 63% in late 2017.

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Vehicle Researchby Paul ClintonMay 24, 2018

Trump Floats Tariffs on Imported Vehicles, Parts

President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation to determine whether to impose new tariffs on imported light-duty vehicles and parts following a tweet promising "big news" for the auto industry.

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Safetyby StaffMay 24, 2018

FCA Recalls 7 Models for Transmission Defect

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 71 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and Ram 1500 vehicles because the wrong transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffMay 23, 2018

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Powers Up for 2019

Mercedes-Benz is upgrading its V-6-powered E-Class lineup for the 2019 model year by boosting engine power, a new navigation logic that increases safety, and interior upgrades, the company has announced.

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Safetyby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanMay 23, 2018

Uber to End Self-Driving Vehicle Testing in Arizona

According to the Arizona Republic, about 200 Uber employees in Arizona, most of them vehicle drivers, will lose their jobs.

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Vehicle Researchby Paul ClintonMay 23, 2018

Volvo Offers 2019-MY Fleet Incentives

Volvo Cars will offer street fleet incentives for four of its 2019 models, including the XC60, XC90, V90, and S90.

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Operationsby Mike AntichMay 23, 2018

ADP Names Fleet Financial Analyst

Brian Woodson was named fleet financial analyst for ADP in Norfolk, Va.  He assumed this position in February 2018.

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Operationsby Mike AntichMay 23, 2018

Corteva Agrisciences Names Transportation Specialist

Steven Macom was named transportation specialist - environment, health, safety & security at Corteva Agrisciences in Wilmington, Del.

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Operationsby Mike AntichMay 23, 2018

Pfizer Names Global Fleet Operations Director

Ivor Johnson has been appointed operation director global fleet at Pfizer. The pharma giant has a global vehicle fleet of over 20,000 vehicles in more than 70 countries.

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