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Articlesby StaffJanuary 24, 2017

2017 Fleet Management Trends: Safety Tech

Commercial fleets seeking to reduce distracted driving and the associated risks are requesting more semi-autonomous features with leased vehicles such as forward braking, as well as other safety aides such as backup cameras, Bluetooth, and adaptive headlights.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichDecember 18, 2016

How Fleets Inadvertently Violate Privacy Laws

There are more than 3,000 federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unauthorized dissemination or access to employee personally identifiable information (PII). However, employee privacy is sometimes inadvertently compromised by fleets. The reason this occurs is because the PII that was electronically captured by the out-of-service fleet vehicle is not deleted.

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NewsApril 27, 2016

Jaguar Adds Bluetooth Item Tracking

Jaguar Land Rover has added a mobile app to its infotainment system that allows users to track tagged items with Bluetooth devices known as tiles, the automaker has announced.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2016

Technology Problems Lowering Vehicle Owner Satisfaction

Technology problems involving infotainment, navigation, and communication systems continue to affect vehicle reliability, as increasingly reported problems again lowered overall scores in J.D. Power's 2016 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2015

Senator Worries Vehicles Are Vulnerable to Hackers

New vehicles that have fully adopted Bluetooth and wireless internet technology leave themselves open to hackers, according to a new report from U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.).

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NewsDecember 13, 2011

NTSB Recommends Nationwide Ban on Driver Use of Portable Electronic Devices

WASHINGTON – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a recommendation to the 50 states, and D.C., to ban driver use of all portable electronic devices in a vehicle, including hands-free devices.

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NewsOctober 18, 2011

Ford SYNC Update Adds More Hands-Free Functionality

DEARBORN, MI – Ford has released a new update to its SYNC software, which gives users the ability to have text messages read to them aloud.

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NewsJuly 15, 2008

Toyota Offers Bluetooth System on 15 Models

TORRANCE, Calif. --- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A. Inc. currently offers integrated Bluetooth hands-free wireless systems in 15 models and will make it available on the all-new 2009 Venza when it goes on sale this fall.

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NewsApril 4, 2008

Motorola Redefines Driving Experience with Smart Rider

LAS VEGAS – Motorola, Inc. announced the debut of the Motorola Smart Rider phone, an in-vehicle solution featuring GPS navigation, interactive voice activation, Bluetooth wireless technology, and exceptional audio quality.

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