Ford PRT Speeds Development of New Vehicles and Cuts Engineering Costs
Sep 27, 2018
Performance racing technology breakthroughs including a daily driving vehicle simulator, 3D race environment and other advancements are helping Ford improve product development fitness by reducing the number of physical prototypes. ... Continue reading
Ford, Uber, and Lyft to Share Data Through New Platform
Sep 27, 2018
Agreement To Share Data Through New Platform That Gives Cities And Mobility Companies New Tools To Manage Congestion, Cut Greenhouse Gases And Reduce Crashes ... Continue reading
AAA: Most Drivers Don't Understand New Car Driver Assistance Technology
Sep 26, 2018
Misunderstanding and misuse of driver assistance technology could lead to a crash WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 26, 2018) – More and more, drivers are recognizing the value in having vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like blind spot monitoring systems, forward collision warning and lane keeping assist ... Continue reading
IIHS: Parents use Ford system to place limits on teen drivers
Sep 21, 2018
These days when parents hand over the car keys to a teenager, they don't always relinquish total control. Some vehicles come equipped with systems that allow parents to monitor their child's driving or control things like top vehicle speed and sound system volume. ... Continue reading
Subaru Ascent Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
Sep 21, 2018
A new midsize SUV from Subaru earns the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with good-rated LED headlights. ... Continue reading
Hyundai has the Most IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and Top Safety Pick Awards in the Industry
Sep 20, 2018
A Total of Ten New Hyundai Models Have a TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) or TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) Rating when equipped with optional front crash protection and specific headlights, the Most in the Industry Six New Hyundai Models have a TSP+ Rating when equipped with optional front crash protection and specific headlights MONTG ... Continue reading
2019 Ford Edge Uses Artificial Intelligence To Improve Traction and Reduce Fuel Usage
Sep 13, 2018
The new 2019 Ford Edge with available all-wheel drive is smart enough to detect various driving conditions and automatically shift between two-wheel and all-wheel drive. The feature provides all-wheel-drive traction when it is needed, and helps reduce fuel consumption when it’s not. ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2018
Study rankings by brand were determined by the Pied Piper PSI process, which ties “mystery shopping” measurement and scoring to dealership sales success. ... Continue reading
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Partners with Safe Drive Systems on Pilot Project
Sep 3, 2018
Safe Drive Systems (SDS), the leading developer and distributor of advanced auto safety technologies, has announced a new alliance partnership with Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies in a fleet technology pilot project. During the pilot, SDS systems will be installed in the vehicles of selected fleet customer ... Continue reading
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Aug 31, 2018
Car Question or Concern? Automotive Repair Needed?, Automotive Career Opportunity? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Discuss Your Problem With A Helpful Auto Repair or Industry Expert ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Says: Parking and Reversing is Reason for Almost One-In-Ten Serious Van Accidents
Aug 29, 2018
Figures from the Department for Transport (UK) show there were 1,350 parking and reversing van accidents involving light commercial vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes in 2016 that resulted in deaths or serious and slight injuries to drivers, passengers, pedestrians or cyclists. ... Continue reading
City drivers slow down for lower speed limit in Boston
Aug 28, 2018
Practical applications: Local communities should consider lowering speed limits to improve road safety. The current practice of setting speed limits according to the 85th percentile free-flow speeds, without consideration of other characteristics of the roadway, can be a hurdle for local communities looking to lower sp ... Continue reading
2019 Honda Insight Named Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS
Aug 28, 2018
TORRANCE, Calif. August 28, 2018; Insight earns top ratings in all IIHS crashworthiness evaluations Collision Mitigation Braking System™ feature of standard Honda Sensing® rated ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: August 20-26 2018
Aug 27, 2018
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 25, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Aug 26, 2018
Last Week's Auto News Highlights: Best New Cars For Teens; Autonomous Not Ready For Prime Time; Google's Waymo and China; Kalashnikov Shocker; Monterey Unveilings, Mustang's Woodward Ave; Ford EV Recall; FCA Minivan Recall; Another Jaguar EV; Down Under NASCAR, ... Continue reading
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