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Safety•by Staff•June 8, 2018

Worn Tires Decrease Handling on Wet Roads Up to 33%

On wet roads, worn tires with a tread depth of 4/32 inch have an average increased stopping distance of 87 feet for a passenger car and 86 feet for a light truck when compared with new tires, according to a recent study from AAA. 

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Safety•by Staff•June 8, 2018

Iowa’s Texting Law Not Working: Law Enforcement

The Iowa texting and driving law that went into effect in July of 2017 hasn't been effective because it's too hard to enforce, law enforcement officials told WQAD.com.

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Vehicle Research•by Paul Clinton•June 8, 2018

Mitsubishi to Offer Fleet-Only Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

Mitsubishi Motors will offer a base model of its 2019 Outlander PHEV compact SUV to commercial and government fleets that will be available later this year, according to the company.

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Telematics•by Staff•June 7, 2018

Ford Establishes Fleet Vehicle Data Unit

Ford Motor Co. has established a connected-vehicle business unit to serve secure data about commercial and police fleet vehicles as part of its cloud-based mobility initiative.

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Telematics•by Staff•June 7, 2018

Spireon Gains Access to Ford's Mobility Cloud

Spireon has signed an agreement with Ford Commercial Solutions for the FleetLocate fleet management solution to access data through Ford’s open-platform Transportation Mobility Cloud (TMC).

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Vehicle Research•by Andy Lundin•June 7, 2018

Fleets Respond to Ford Discontinuing Its Sedans

Automotive Fleet reached out to fleets with a large percentage of Ford vehicles to have them weigh in on how the change may impact them.

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Vehicle Research•by Staff•June 6, 2018

Mercedes-Benz, FCA Set Three Tiers for Subscription Services

Mercedes-Benz has provided pricing for its three-tier subscription service, while Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will offer Jeep Wave that will also allow drivers to use a vehicle for a monthly fee across three levels similar to a short-term rental.

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Vehicle Research•by Staff•June 6, 2018

BMW's X5 Adds Cargo Space for 2019

BMW has lengthened its X5 midsize SUV for the 2019 model year, when the vehicle will enter its fourth generation with more room for passengers and cargo, according to BMW.

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Safety•by Staff•June 6, 2018

Illinois Distracted Driving Bill Heads to Governor

A bill that would impose stiffer penalties on Illinois motorists who text while driving has passed the state Senate on a 50-2 vote and has reached Gov. Bruce Rauner, reports the Chicago Tribune.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•June 6, 2018

Waste Management Unveils New RNG Facility

Waste Management unveiled the latest technology at its Outer Loop Recycling and Disposal Facility in Kentucky, turning waste from the landfill into usable, renewable natural gas (RNG).

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