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Operations•by Staff•April 16, 2018

Kia Plugs Alexa Voice Commands into Vehicles

Kia Motors America is adding Amazon Alexa-powered voice recognition functionality to four of its vehicles to allow drivers to unlock doors, start and stop the engine, and heat or cool their cars using voice commands.

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Safety•by Staff•April 16, 2018

Ignition Interlocks Stopped the Most Drunk Drivers in Wis. Last Year

A state-by-state breakdown of drunk driving attempts prevented by ignition interlocks shows that a total of 354,372 incidents of driving while intoxicated were averted nationwide in 2017, according to Mothers Against Drink Driving (MADD).

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Global Fleet•by Staff•April 16, 2018

American Traffic Solutions Parent Acquires Toll Management Company

The corporate parent of toll management fleet services provider American Traffic Solutions (ATS) has acquired a Miami-based toll collection company and a European traffic fee company, according to a release.

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Telematics•by Staff•April 16, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Details 2019 Sprinter's Telematics Offering

Mercedes-Benz will offer eight factory telematics packages with its third-generation 2019 Sprinter that allow fleet managers to better track preventive maintenance, routing, and driver behavior with the full-size van, the company has announced.

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Safety•by Staff•April 16, 2018

Mercedes Recalls 2018 SUVs for Air Bags

Mercedes-Benz U.S.A., LLC is recalling approximately 57 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles because the housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel.

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Operations•by Staff•April 16, 2018

VW Truck Signals Interest in Acquiring All of Navistar

News reports out of Germany indicate that Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH is open to taking over Navistar International Corp.. VW already holds a 16.9% share in the U.S. company via a “wide-ranging strategic alliance," which was announced back in 2016.

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Safety•by Staff•April 16, 2018

Tips for How to Drive Among Cyclists

Cyclists have a legal right to the road. As a driver, showing respect and courtesy when sharing the road can help cut down on accidents and save lives.

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Safety•by Staff•April 16, 2018

2018 Kia Sedona Captures Top Safety Pick

The 2018 Kia Sedona minivan has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award when equipped with optional front crash prevention and good-rated headlights.

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Operations•by Staff•April 13, 2018

Jay Leno Headlining ARI's NAFA Presentations

ARI has prepared several presentations for the annual NAFA Institute & Expo held April 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., with its main event a headlined presentation from comedian Jay Leno.

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Operations•by Staff•April 13, 2018

VW Names Diess as New CEO

Herbert Diess has been named as the new CEO of the Volkswagen Group after the automaker replaced Matthias Mueller from the position for failing to refocus the group’s portfolio of car brands after the diesel emissions scandal in 2015.

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