The growth is majorly attributed to rising concerns about vehicle safety and increasing government regulations to integrate advanced safety systems into vehicles.
A collision avoidance system might have prevented or lessened the severity of a 2016 crash between a tractor-trailer and an SUV that killed six people and injured five, according to a new report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
As accident rates in the U.S. continue to climb, technology must evolve to ensure the safety of the drivers on the road. Both in-vehicle and fleet technology is continuing to find ways to do just that.
The Highway Loss Data Institute estimates when such features as autobrake and forward collision warning will represent the norm in how all registered vehicles are equipped.
The compact SUV, due in the fall, includes the latest generation of City Safety and the company's semi-autonomous Pilot Assist system.
An analysis by the Highway Loss Institute reveals that the GM rear automatic braking system cuts the frequency of property damage liability claims 26%.
A new study from IIHS concludes that the safety feature reduces rates of single-vehicle, sideswipe and head-on crashes of all severities by 11%.
The compact car, when equipped with an optional front crash prevent system, qualifies for the highest honor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The spectrum expansion is expected to improve performance of such advanced safety features as automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection and adaptive cruise control.
The National Safety Council partners with the University of Iowa on a phone app aimed at bolstering use of features such as lane departure warning and backup cameras.