Hyundai Expands Campaign to Educate Customers on Counterfeit Auto Parts
The campaign is aimed at warning American drivers of the risks involved when using counterfeit automotive parts.
Feds Outline Plan to Regulate Self-Driving Cars
The policy includes a voluntary 15-point “safety assessment” for automakers developing and testing driverless cars as well as model state regulations expected to address areas in which local agencies will have more discretion, such as liability standards.
AAA American Driving Survey Reveals 15 Key Findings
Among the key findings are that American drivers travelled nearly 10,900 miles on average and spent more than 290 hours on the road, and more than 87.5 percent of Americans aged 16 years and older reported driving in the past year.
Technical: Recalibration – A Mandatory Procedure
No light on the dash no longer means a car’s systems are back to normal after a crash repair, which is why recalibration is a must.
Report Outlines the Dangers of Drowsy Driving
While not a new traffic safety problem, the recognition of drowsy driving as a significant public health and traffic safety issue has only recently been made a priority.
Hit the Brakes: AAA Test Reveals Not All Self-Braking Cars Are Designed to Stop
Tests revealed that automatic emergency braking systems – the safety technology that will soon be standard equipment on 99 percent of vehicles – vary widely in design and performance.
Ford Targets Fully Autonomous Vehicle for Ride Sharing in 2021
The company is investing in or collaborating with four startups to enhance its autonomous vehicle development, doubling its Silicon Valley team and more than doubling its Palo Alto campus.
Survey Looks at Baby Boomer Vehicle Technology Preferences
The survey revealed that 76 percent of drivers 50 and older who plan to buy a new car will seek out high-tech safety features.
Most Companies Unprepared for Emergence of Autonomous Vehicles
According to global consultant McKinsey & Co., consumers will begin to adopt autonomous vehicles (AVs) starting in 2020 – and autonomous vehicles will become the primary mode of transportation by 2050.
Survey Finds Consumers Crave Advanced Technology in New Vehicle Purchases
Findings from a new IHS Automotive global consumer survey, Connected Cars, indicate that new advanced technologies and increased connectivity are driving consumer preferences as they consider new vehicles.