THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
In winter, it’s not uncommon for the battery to fail — which can leave your drivers stranded on the side of the road.
February 21, 2020
Motorists who drove off road, drove at an unsafe speed, drove left of center, failed to yield, and followed too close accounted for nearly two-thirds of roadway fatalities.
February 20, 2020
An estimated 38,800 people were killed in automotive collisions in 2019, which translates into a 2% decline as compared with the 39,404 fatalities in 2018.
February 20, 2020
A coolant leak in conventional gasoline vehicles can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the likelihood of a collision.
February 19, 2020
Presently, distracted driving, which includes texting, making calls or surfing the internet behind the wheel, is a secondary offense for drivers over 18 in Ohio.
February 19, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded $562 million in grants to Offices of Highway Safety to fund various initiatives that address impaired driving, promote seat belt use, enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety, and improve overall roadway safety.
February 19, 2020
Only six out of 156 2020 vehicle models that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated so far come equipped with good-rated headlights.
February 18, 2020
Faulty brakes that work inefficiently or sporadically greatly increase the chances of a collision. In fact, brake-related issues are a common cause of accidents.
February 14, 2020
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles because the certification label may have been printed with ink that can be wiped away with a solvent.
February 13, 2020
Twenty-three cars and SUVs have captured 2020 Top Safety Pick+ awards and another 41 earned Top Safety Pick status under stricter criteria than ever before.
February 13, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 2020 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles because the rear reflex reflectors may not reflect an adequate amount of light.
February 12, 2020
The Virginia Senate recently passed a bill to raise the reckless driving threshold from over 80 to over 85 mph in a 70 mph zone.
February 12, 2020
For truck fleets, even just a few percentage points’ improvement or a few thousand dollars saved, when repeated and accumulated across multiple vehicles, can add up to great savings and improved efficiencies. This guide covers core ways fleet professionals can make an impact on their bottom line through elements like proper vehicle choice, upfitting, cycling, and more.
February 11, 2020
Drivers failing to maintain their lane were responsible for 55% of fatalities on Georgia roads in 2018 and experts believe distracted driving is the culprit.
February 11, 2020
High winds are an often overlooked danger to drivers, yet winds can wreak havoc on the roadways and lead to serious collisions.
February 10, 2020