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IIHS Report: Drivers quickly learn to skirt limits set by partial automation systems

IIHS Report: Drivers quickly learn to skirt limits set by partial automation systems

Drivers are more likely to multitask when using partial automation, and some manage to do so even while playing by the rules of the systems’ attention requirements, new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. “These results are a good reminder of the way people learn,” said IIHS President ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up September 8-14, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up September 8-14, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week ... Continue reading

Big SUV's and Pickups Mean BIG TROUBLE For Pedestrians - Finaly ON NHTSA Do Something List

Big SUV's and Pickups Mean BIG TROUBLE For Pedestrians - Finaly ON NHTSA Do Something List

DETROIT September 9, 2024; The AP reported that the U.S. government's road safety agency wants the auto industry to design new vehicles including increasingly large SUVs and pickup trucks so they reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that for the first tim ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: 2024 Travel Trends: List Of Most Popular Destinations in Every State

ROAD TRIP: 2024 Travel Trends: List Of Most Popular Destinations in Every State

WARWICK, R.I., Sept. 10, 2024 -- A new report from InsureMyTrip ranks the most popular international destinations by state. The data shows 31 states favor trips to Mexico, while other states prefer visiting Bahamas and Italy. Results are based on all travel insurance purchases for international trips departing in 2024. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 9, 2024

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 9, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

From the Cox Auto Industry Newsroom

From the Cox Auto Industry Newsroom

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. With Labor Day behind us, initial August new-vehicle sales results, as expected, are showing healthy volume gains. ... Continue reading

National Safety Council Preliminary Analysis: Traffic Deaths Remain High in First Half of 2024

National Safety Council Preliminary Analysis: Traffic Deaths Remain High in First Half of 2024

NSC urges continued action to implement the Safe System Approach to create a safe transportation system for all WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2024 -- Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council shows an estimated 20,900 people died in preventable traffic crashes in the United States through the first six months of 202 ... Continue reading

Hurricane, high-wind zones get added protection with launch of new StormMax® Level E products from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Hurricane, high-wind zones get added protection with launch of new StormMax® Level E products from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

DALLAS, Sept. 3, 2024 --Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® (OBE), a leading global supplier of architectural glass, metal, and hardware, announced today the launch of StormMax® Level E as an extension of its trusted StormMax® storefront and entrance product portfolio. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 2, 2024

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 2, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

General Motors and In One Instant Promote Teen Driver Safety Through Nationwide Program

General Motors and In One Instant Promote Teen Driver Safety Through Nationwide Program

DETROIT, Aug. 29, 2024 -- In One Instant, a leading teen safe driving program, proudly celebrates over six years of support from General Motors (GM) to educate and empower young drivers across the United States. ... Continue reading

I-CAR ACADEMY EARLY CAREER TECHNICIAN PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE FOR COLLISION REPAIR SHOPS

I-CAR ACADEMY EARLY CAREER TECHNICIAN PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE FOR COLLISION REPAIR SHOPS

I-CAR, the leading provider of automotive collision repair industry education and credentialing, technical information and services, and talent crisis solutions, today announced that its innovative new I-CAR Academy Program is now available to collision repair facilities, after launching for schools earlier this year. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 26, 2024

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 26, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

73% of Insured Drivers Prefer to Pay Out-Of-Pocket Rather Than Filing Insurance Claim

73% of Insured Drivers Prefer to Pay Out-Of-Pocket Rather Than Filing Insurance Claim

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 20, 2024 -- While auto insurance is meant to be a financial safeguard for drivers, many are opting not to use it. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 4-10, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 4-10, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories ... Continue reading

Cox Auto News Midweek

Cox Auto News Midweek

From the Newsroom, a biweekly newsletter providing a roundup of data, insights and news from Cox Automotive. View this email in your browser Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. ... Continue reading

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