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NewsOctober 10, 2012

2013-MY Honda Ridgeline Truck Arrives With Standard Rearview Camera

TORRANCE, CA – The 2013 model-year Honda Ridgeline truck, which went on sale Oct. 3, features a rearview camera now standard on all trim levels, Honda announced.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2012

Cadillac Automatic Braking System Designed to Avoid Crashes

DETROIT – Three new Cadillac models, including the ATS sport sedan, have a new advanced safety system that can automatically stop the vehicle in low-speed conditions to help avoid crashes.

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NewsAugust 28, 2012

Ford Survey: Drivers Want Safety Features that Bolster Awareness of Hazards

DEARBORN, MI -- Nearly nine in 10 drivers are interested in alert and assist technologies like those offered on the all-new Ford Fusion launching this fall, according to a new Ford survey.

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NewsMarch 30, 2012

OSHA Issues RFI for Methods to Prevent Vehicle Backover Accidents

WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said it is accepting comments until June 27, 2012.

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NewsMarch 6, 2012

Safety Features Top AAA’s 2012 Automotive Technology Trends List

ORLANDO, FL – AAA recently released an overview for 2012 of the automotive technologies that were once mainly offered in luxury vehicles but have made their way into a wide range of vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 29, 2012

U.S. DOT Delays Rear-view Camera Ruling Until the End of 2012

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation has decided to conduct further research before issuing a final ruling on a proposed mandate to install rear-view cameras on late-model vehicles.

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Articlesby Grace SuizoFebruary 1, 2012

Onboard Technology: To Have or Have Not

Advancements in technology are on the rise — and so is the number of new-vehicle models available with the “latest and greatest” OEMs have to offer. With more “bells and whistles” than can be counted on one hand, several fleet managers shared which features catch their eye when selecting a vehicle.

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NewsMarch 23, 2011

US DOT Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Rear Visibility Rule

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation held a public hearing on government proposals on safety measures to help eliminate blind zones behind vehicles.

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NewsMarch 1, 2011

NHTSA Scraps Window Reversal Rule, Delays Rear-view Camera Regulations

WASHINGTON - NHTSA decided to scap the rule that would have required automatic window reversal in vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2011

Image Sensor Designed to Improve Safety Camera Images

YPRES, BELGIUM - Melexis has launched the MLX75411 "Avocet" High Dynamic Range image sensor. Originally designed for automotive driver assistance and night vision applications, this camera sensor chip will also be beneficial for fleet safety cameras, the manufacturer said.

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