Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Could Avert Almost 30 Percent of Crashes, Says a New Study
Sep 29, 2015
If widely adopted, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) could generate tremendous benefits to society, sharply reducing the number, cost, and severity of automotive accidents, says a new study from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). "Because the vast majority of crashes in the United States are caused by driver er ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Congratulates Mature Driver Safety Class
Sep 27, 2015
Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller today presented certificates to approximately 25 Pennsylvanians who successfully completed a mature driver safety class in Lackawanna County at the North Penn AAA. Commissioner Miller also reminded participants that state law requires a minimum five percent discount for drivers age ... Continue reading
Hyundai Tucson and Sonata Earn IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards
Sep 25, 2015
In one of the industry's most rigorous tests of vehicle safety, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson and 2016 Sonata both earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. This is the first time Tucson, which received a significant redesign for the 2016 model year, has received the highest hono ... Continue reading
GM Reaches Agreement with U.S Attorney's Office Over Ignition Switch Defects +VIDEO
Sep 24, 2015
DETROIT - General Motors Co. confirmed today that the company has reached a settlement in the form of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorneyâs Office for the Southern District of New York regarding the companyâs handling of the ignition switch defect in certain older model vehicles. âThe ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2015
The seminar is on Tues., Oct. 6, at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that its Vice President of Transportation & Logistics Risk Control Michael Nischan will pre ... Continue reading
APU Plays Critical Role in Cross-Border Dismantling of Ugandan Car Theft Ring
Sep 23, 2015
Fusion of leading-edge technology and human intelligence helps Police investigate international organised crime syndicate National Crime Agency, National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NVCIS), Interpol and APU work together Cars worth £100 million stolen in Q1 2015 alone WEST SUSSEX, UK -- Sept. 22, 2015: A hig ... Continue reading
Americans Steer Away from Autonomous Parking
Sep 22, 2015
AAA finds self-parking technology lacks consumer trust, outperforms drivers ORLANDO, FL -- Sept. 22, 2015: As automakers increasingly integrate self-parking features into new vehicles, Americans say they are not ready to give up control. According to a new survey from AAA, nearly 80 percent of American drivers are conf ... Continue reading
Marital Status and Occupation Have Significant Correlation to Reported Traffic Violations
Sep 21, 2015
Findings Drawn from Study of Three Million Auto Insurance Quote Requests EverQuote Inc., operator of the leading online auto insurance marketplace in the U.S., today released findings showing that marital status and occupation have significant correlation to the number of traffic violations drivers report when requesti ... Continue reading
ZF TRW Highlights Why Automated Driving Starts with Safety at IAA Exhibition
Sep 21, 2015
ndustry's widest breadth and depth of safety systems form the basis for automated driving systems - Advanced generations of camera and radar technologies will help accurately sense the surrounding vehicle environment - ZF TRW longstanding expertise in safety puts automated driving development in the hands of a trusted ... Continue reading
Auto Lab Live From NY - Car Question? | Saturday September 19, 2015
Sep 18, 2015
Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading
Are You Taking the Proper Precautions for Your Child?
Sep 14, 2015
The California Office of Traffic Safety Reminds Parents to Put Safety First During Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 13-19) SACRAMENTO, CA -- Sept 14, 2015: Every day, children are injured or killed from the improper use of safety restraints. Recent studies show that, even when both cars and safety seats meet all requ ... Continue reading
Drivers Beware: With Deer on the Roads, the Odds Arent In Your Favor
Sep 14, 2015
Bloomington, IL -- Sept. 14, 2015: U.S. drivers are just as likely to have a claim involving a collision with deer, elk or moose than they were last year, according to new claims data from State Farm. The odds drivers will have a claim from hitting one of those animals is 1 out of 169, the same as it was in 2014. That ... Continue reading
IIHS Research Center Expansion Demonstrates Rapid Pace of Innovation in Vehicle Safety
Sep 14, 2015
Statement by John Bozzella, President and CEO of Global Automakers "Our members continue to strive toward the goal of zero traffic fatalities and are forging ahead in the development of new active safety technologies. Today's unveiling of the expanded Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) research center highli ... Continue reading
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for September 13: First Auto Fatality
Sep 14, 2015
Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: FIRST AUTO FATALITY Profile America â Sunday, September 13th. When Henry Bliss stepped off a streetcar at Central Park West and 74th Street in New York on this date in 1899, automobiles were a novelty. Thus, he didn't look carefully and ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2015
From Car Seat Checks to car seat recycling education and national partnerships, Safety 1st is a leading advocate for child passenger safety FOXBORO, MA -- Sept. 10, 2015: In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, taking place from September 13-19, Dorel Juvenile, a segment of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), and th ... Continue reading
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