California DMV Will Post Autonomous Vehicle Accident Reports On Its Website
Oct 12, 2015
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today said it will now post all autonomous vehicle accident reports on its website. The move comes after Consumer Watchdog recently suggested to the DMV that it make the required reports easily available online. "Our highways are being used as corporate laboratories for robot ... Continue reading
MOTOsafety Challenges Parents During National Teen Driver Safety Week
Oct 9, 2015
MOTOsafety, the #1 solution on the market that prevents teen accidents on the road, is promoting National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 18-24, 2015) with resources to support parents in the "5 to Drive Campaign." According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the goal of this campaign is to encoura ... Continue reading
Auto Lab Car Call In Show Live From NY - October 10, 2015
Oct 9, 2015
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With 2016 New Car Models Now Available, The Hanover Offers Insurance Tips for New Car Shoppers
Oct 8, 2015
Adjusting insurance coverages before buying a new vehicle can protect car owners As new 2016 car models arrive and auto dealers clear their lots of 2015 models, shoppers planning to buy a new vehicle may want to consider updating their insurance policies to protect their purchases. The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. rec ... Continue reading
Mercury Names Its 10 Most Affordable Vehicles To Insure
Oct 8, 2015
IIHS Top Safety Pick-rated Honda Fit takes top honors; Small fuel-efficient vehicles fill-up the Top-10 Mercury Insurance has been providing auto insurance to California drivers and families since 1962, covering everything from Audis to Teslas. Since all cars and trucks are not created equal in the realm of insurance, ... Continue reading
2016 Subaru WRX Earns IIHS 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award
Oct 8, 2015
Subaru is the only manufacturer with the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK for all models for six years running (2010-2015). - With the addition of the 2016 WRX, Subaru now has six models that have earned the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ including the 2015 Legacy, Outback, Forester, Impreza and XV Crosstrek models when equipped with optio ... Continue reading
Roadside Breakdowns Preventable with Proper Maintenance
Oct 8, 2015
A new analysis of AAA roadside assistance data reveals that millions of roadside breakdowns each year could be prevented with basic vehicle maintenance. Despite this, a recent AAA survey found that 35 percent of Americans have skipped or delayed service or repairs that were recommended by a mechanic or specified by the ... Continue reading
How to Tell if Flood Water Has Damaged Your Car
Oct 8, 2015
Following unprecedented rainfall on the Atlantic coast, flooding is taking its toll on car owners. Many in the affected areas have driven through high water that may have damaged their vehicles. Even though your vehicle may not have been flooded or completely covered in water, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2015
Teenagers with ADHD are four times more likely to be in an auto accident than their non-ADHD peers are, yet driver's education courses do little to prepare these young people for the rigors of the road. With October being National ADHD Awareness Month, the authors of "What Teenage Drivers Don't Know: The Unwritten Rule ... Continue reading
Beyond Ice and Snow: Cold Weather Driving Hazards to Avoid
Oct 6, 2015
Rear-ending accidents, wildlife collisions and parking lot hazards spike in the fourth quarter, according to Farmers Insurance While icy and snow-packed roads get the most attention as temperatures drop, drivers should also be on the lookout for less conventional but equally dangerous hazards, according to the latest F ... Continue reading
NETS: Off-the-Job Traffic Crashes Pose Significant Costs to Employers
Oct 6, 2015
NETSâ Drive Safely Work Week campaign kicks off today When many think of the human and financial impact of traffic crashes on the workplace, they think about company car drivers. But the last published report of The Economic Burden of Traffic Crashes on Employers shows that, in crashes resulting in injury, there i ... Continue reading
Teens Steer the Conversation to Promote Safe Driving
Oct 3, 2015
Todayâs teens are digital natives who, on average, send over 100 textsi and watch 1.15 hours of online videos a day.ii Thatâs why Toyota TeenDrive365 is launching two defensive driving campaigns that harness teensâ love of texting and online videos: The Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge with Discovery ... Continue reading
Oct 1, 2015
The 2016 Honda Accord Sedan , named 29 times to Car and Driver magazine's coveted "10Best" list, have received a 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional front crash prevention from the Honda Sensing⢠suite of driver assistive technologies. Thi ... Continue reading
Acura Becomes First Luxury Brand to Earn 2015 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
Sep 30, 2015
Acura has become the first luxury brand to earn a 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating for its entire model line from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS announced today that the significantly refreshed 2016 ILX and 2016 RDX have each received a 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating, when equipped with AcuraWatc ... Continue reading
BRP Sponsors Free Avalanche Awareness Seminars to Promote Snowmobilers' Safety
Sep 29, 2015
For the sixth straight year, BRP (TSX:DOO) is taking the lead in promoting avalanche education and awareness by sponsoring 23 seminars in Canada and 34 in the United States this fall. Offered in multiple locations where avalanches can occur, BRP invites riders of all brands to attend and encourages those who register t ... Continue reading
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