Self-Driving Cars Creating Safety Fears on Twitter

A recent analysis of nearly 400,000 Twitter posts about self-driving car technology found that 17% of the conversations related to topics surrounding fear, according to a new report from Esurance.

Most Countries Lack Vehicle Safety Standards, Reports Says

In its "2015 Global Status Report on Road Safety," WHO cited “worrying data showing that less than half of countries implement minimum standards."

Jeep Wrangler Again Tops Residual Value List

Jeep's four-door Wrangler has placed at the top of a list of 10 vehicles that retain the highest percentage of their value over a five-year period, according to the latest report from iSeeCars.

Study Links Poor Visibility of Stopped Cars to Collisions

The report discusses possible countermeasures that could help reduce crashes associated with stopped vehicles.

Hyundai Adds Connected Services to 2018 Models

Hyundai is adding remote door lock, remote start with climate control and a monthly vehicle health report as connected-vehicle services to its 2018 model-year lineup and 2017 Ioniq vehicles, the automaker has announced.

PepsiCo Commits to Reducing GHG Emissions

The food and beverage company committed itself to an absolute reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its global operations, with a goal to reduce fuel-use intensity by 25 percent per unit of production by 2015.

Hybrid Large Trucks: The Road to Viability

Through the support of WestStart CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.

High-End Fleet Salaries Reach All-Time High

There was a jump in fleet managers who reported seeing a decrease in their salaries in 2020, though the majority continued to report annual salary increases.

Arizona Limits Use of Fleet Vehicles