People-Driven Cars Should Share the Roads, Not Surrender Them to Robot Cars
The self-driving race is facing resistance as some people fear losing the freedom of personal car ownership and want to have control of their own mobility. They distrust autonomous technology and they worry about the loss of privacy.
McKeel Hagerty, CEO of a Traverse City-based company that bears his family name, launched a new mission called Save Driving, aimed at preserving human driving and keeping the car culture alive for future generations as the push toward self-driving cars accelerates.
Read the article at Detroit Free Press.
Holman Parts Distribution Earns NAFA Sustainable Fleet Accreditation
Holman Parts Distribution today announced the company has been recognized as an accredited NAFA Sustainable Fleet.
“Sustainability is integral to how we operate our business and this accreditation further validates the significance of our efforts to continue to reduce our carbon footprint,” said John Conte, Manager, Logistics and Operations, Holman Parts Distribution. “The transportation industry has the opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale and it is critical we understand the importance of committing to clean driving practices.”
A Driving Passion for Safety
Those of us who know Mike Pitcher, and we are legion, also know how passionate he is about driver safety and how he vigorously campaigns against distracted driving.
Now, on November 1st, Mike is joining Zendrive’s Cameron Jahn to host a webinar during which they will share some driver safety strategies they say will also deliver significant cost savings.
Until I read A Guide to the Confusing Hybrid Electric Vehicle Landscape, I was hard-pressed to explain the differences among the acronymed hybrids. Fortuitously, Andrew Boada has given us a very thorough cheat sheet!
If EVs are on your mind, on October 25th, Penske, Tesloop and TU Automotive are offering a topical webinar: Fleet Management in the Age of Electrification.
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
Let’s Do Lunch
By Suresh Rajapakse, Vice President of Client Relations, Wheels, Inc.
Years ago I read a book that still impacts my life today. “Never Eat Alone” by Keith Ferrazi and Tahl Faz centers around two of my favorite things – people and food! And ever since reading it, I’ve tried to stick to this principle of always sharing a meal with someone.
For me, this goes beyond having a meal together. It’s about the human connection and the opportunity to build a relationship. In our ever-evolving world, where we rely so much on electronic means of communication, we sometimes forget that at the end of the day, we are still doing business with people. And as humans, we crave that interaction.
You May Not Realize What’s Come and Gone ‘Til You’re Shopping for a New Car
Automakers are continually making changes in vehicles, and most new cars come with a range of connected options, from Bluetooth to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Changes can be technological breakthroughs, such as the automatic emergency braking systems that are increasingly becoming standard on new cars. Some are mandated changes, such as a federal requirement that all vehicles have backup cameras. What are the most popular features in new cars?
Read the article at USA Today.
