First-Ever IIHS Headlight Ratings Show Most Need Improvement
The Toyota Prius v was the only midsize car out of 31 evaluated to earn a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s first-ever headlight ratings.
Auto Care Association Releases 2016 Digital Collision Repair Trends Report
The report highlights the size and scope of the U.S. collision industry and includes analyses of factors influencing the collision industry, automotive collision insurance coverage and DRPs.
US DOT Announces Steep Spike in Roadway Deaths
Latest estimate of traffic deaths shows a steep 9.3 percent increase for the first nine months of 2015.
U.S. DOT Reminds Americans to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ This Holiday Season
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveils a new Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over ad to run in movie theaters immediately before “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
Ohio Deer-Vehicle Crashes Down, Costs Rising
According to State Farm, 2015 vehicle damage from deer collisions averages $4,135 per claim nationally – up six percent from the 2014 average of $3,888.
U.S. Senate Bill Aims to Establish New Standards for Automobile Hoods, Bumpers
S. 1467 would require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to establish new standards for bumpers and hoods in order to reduce the number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
Car Safety Features May Not Lower Insurance Rates
While modern vehicles are safer than ever before thanks to crash avoidance technology, insurance experts are saying drivers will not see a decrease in insurance rates anytime soon, the Associated Press reports. Although features such as backup cameras and automatic braking can help drivers avoid crashes, vehicles with these technologies in place are more expensive
NHTSA Study Says Car Crashes Have $871 Billion Impact on U.S.
Hefty price tag includes $277 billion in economic costs and $594 billion in loss of life and decreased quality of life, according to 2010 data.
NHTSA to Require Backup Cameras on All New Vehicles by 2018
Agency says new rule will protect most vulnerable victims of backover accidents – children and seniors.
National Transportation Safety Board Puts Collision Avoidance Technology on Most Wanted List
Collision avoidance technology – along with distraction, fire safety, infrastructure integrity, pipeline safety and positive train control – is one of six new areas listed.