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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2018

Will We Become too Reliant on Driver-Assisting Tech?

Two out of three owners of vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems say they trust them, but many misunderstand the limitations of the technology. Evidence suggests that drivers could become over-reliant on the systems, according to a new study from the AAA Foundation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Derive to Demo Telematics Solution at Fleet Forward Conference

In addition to in-person vehicle demonstrations, attendees of the Fleet Forward Conference will hear directly from Derive Systems Chief Technology Officer Marco Torre on Oct. 10, during the scheduled conference TEK Talk – A Roadmap for Advanced Fleet Safety.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Travelers Institute Hosts Distracted Driving Events

"Every Second Matters," an educational event series for the public and designed to curtail distracted driving, kicked off in Hartford, Conn. on Sept. 25, with several future events planned in the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Mitsubishi Outlander Recalled for Rear Wheel Issue

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., is recalling an estimated 14,791 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander compact SUVs equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels because the certification label lists the wrong rear wheel rim size.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

CalAmp to Add Text-Blocking Feature

CalAmp will add technology to its fleet telematics solution that will block incoming text messages as a way to reduce texting while driving, the Irvine, Calif.-based company announced.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Hyundai's Santa Fe, Accent Named Top Safety Picks

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recently given two more Hyundai models 2018 Top Safety Pick status, including the 2019 Santa Fe and Accent. Hyundai has earned 10 2018 awards, including six models that have been named a Top Safety Pick+.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Driving Dynamics Hires Risk and Safety Consultant

Driving Dynamics, Inc. has hired Tracy Caldwell as its risk and safety services consultant for the Newark, Delaware-based provider of driver training to fleets in North America.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2018

Coping with Cognitive Distraction

At some point every driver will experience moments of tunnel vision — a sort of mental "checking out" that means they are no longer fully focused on the task at hand. In those moments, a driver may not see debris in the road or even an oncoming car.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2018

BMW MINI Cooper Countryman Recalled for Fuel System Issue

BMW of North America, LLC, is recalling nearly 10,000 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles because they may be missing a crash protection plate near the high-pressure fuel pump.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2018

Geotab Hoping to Increase City Safety with More Data

Data and telematics provider Geotab is deepening its role in seeking to increase safety in municipalities by forming partnerships with Vision Zero Network and Together for Safer Roads, the company has announced.

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