Nissan to Demonstrate New Accident-Avoidance Technologies

FRANKLIN, TN --- Nissan Motor Co. announced it will demonstrate its advanced "All-Around Collision Free" prototype vehicle -- complete with two new accident avoidance technologies -- at the 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).

Amazon is Target of $100 Million Lawsuit for Causing Driver Distraction

A new lawsuit claims the tech giant put unrealistic expectations on a delivery driver that caused a collision and resulted in a motorcyclist losing his leg.

PHH Arval Completes Acquisition of driversshield.com FS

Driver in Tesla Autopilot Crash Ignored Vehicle Warnings

Newly released NTSB reports reveal more details about the May 2016 fatal collision that involved a Tesla Model S in Autopilot mode and a tractor-trailer truck in Florida.

Former Allstate Adjuster Sentenced for Taking Payments from Body Shops

CHICAGO --- Court documents released last month confirmed that Robert Groebner, a 35-year employee of Allstate, was sentenced to one year probation, fines and restitution after admitting he received payments from collision repair shops in exchange for keeping the shops in Allstate's direct repair program.

Nissan's 2018 Murano Retails for $31,525

Nissan's 2018 Murano will increase $810 to $31,525 (including delivery fees) and will add several features across all trim grades, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and upgraded infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

How to Reduce the Risk of Electric Vehicle Fires

While batteries can pose a risk and EV fires burn worse than ICE car fires, data shows EV fires are not nearly as common as recent headlines would suggest.

Ford Recalling Certain Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Explorer Vehicles

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 3,037 2012 model-year Taurus, 2012-MY Lincoln MKS and 2013-MY Explorer vehicles because of a potential fuel tank-related fire risk in the event of a collision, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

This week law enforcement investigators released a report summarizing their investigation of the July 11 fatal collision involving a commercial truck and an Amtrak passenger train in North Berwick, Maine. The report's findings underscore the dangers of distracted driving and the extra precaution necessary when drivers approach a railway crossing.