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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2020

Isuzu’s D-Max Pickup Achieves Top Safety Recognition in Australia

The Isuzu D-Max one-ton pickup truck, which first debuted in Australia in September 2020, has been awarded a five-star rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), which comprehensively assesses the safety of new vehicles. 

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2020

ADAS Exaggerates Automated Driving Capabilities to Users

According to AAA, motorists using active driving assistance systems (ADAS), which combine vehicle acceleration with braking and steering, tend to overlook safety limitations on vehicles that suggest an “automated” driving experience.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2020

ADAS Tech Development Grows Despite Slowdown from COVID-19

The global market for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is expected to reach more than $67 billion by 2025, growing more than 10% each year, though automotive sensor growth has been slowed by COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2020

Effort to Standardize ADAS Nomenclature Expands

The effort —  lead by AAA, the National Safety Council, Consumer Reports, JD Power, and SAE International — is intended to help educate consumers on the benefits, limitations and proper usage of these technologies by establishing standardized naming that is simple, specific, and based on system functionality.  

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NewsAugust 6, 2020

AAA Test: Active Safety Systems Experienced Issues Every 8 Miles

Among other problems, AAA automotive researchers found that vehicles with active driving assistance systems often disengage with little notice — almost instantly handing control back to the driver.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2020

State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight: Alex May of Rollins

In today’s spotlight interview, which is hosted by AF Editor Mike Antich, May discussed how the Rollins fleet is incorporating telematics technology and how it is being used in the area of safety.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2020

Ford, Mobileye Partner to Offer Improved Camera-Based Collision Avoidance Tech

Ford will collaborate with Mobileye to utilize its technology throughout the life of the automakers next-generation production vehicles, as well as future products that offer advanced driver-assistance systems features.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJuly 20, 2020

The Evolving Challenges in Fleet Safety Management

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing fleet safety protocols as revealed in my recent survey of commercial fleet managers that identified the top safety challenges currently facing their fleets. 

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2020

Widespread Vehicle Safety Tech Adoption Could Save 20,000 Lives Annually, Study Finds

The study finds that widespread adoption of crash avoidance technologies available today and other existing safety systems could save upward of 16,800 to 20,500 lives annually.

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Driving Notesby Mike AntichJuly 13, 2020

Nissan Titan Pro-4X Meets Needs for Remote Fleet Usage

The 2020 Titan is available in a choice of 4X2 of 4X4 drive configurations. The 4X4 Titan Pro-4X Crew Cab provides work crews operating in remote locations with the capability to meet the most rugged fleet applications.

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