Vehicle Theft Has Reached Averages More Reminiscent of the Late 1960s
While the use of anti-theft technology in cars is strong, at the same time, thousands of vehicles are stolen every year from owners who leave their keys or fobs behind, says the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Among all vehicles on the road, the most stolen vehicle in the U.S. is the Honda Civic.
“Even with the slight increases in the last few years, the national vehicle theft problem today is at levels not seen since 1967,” NICB said in a news release Monday introducing the findings of its latest Hot Wheels report. “Enhancements in vehicle security and manufacturing are having a positive impact, but complacency can undermine their success.”
Read the article at Auto Remarketing.
Using Technology to Drive Down TCO
ARI has made tremendous investments in technology, which is key to helping fleets drive down Total Cost of Ownership.
J.D. Power Study Reveals Brands With Fewest Media Tech Problems
While voice recognition remains the top complaint among car owners these days, overall complaints about high-tech audio systems, entertainment, navigation and communication declined for the third year in a row, according to J.D. Power.
Ford, BMW, Kia and Porsche were reported to have the fewest media technology problems, with the Ford Mustang scoring the best of all the top cars in every category.
“In-car multimedia has been a problematic category for automakers for several years, as ever-more elaborate navigation, voice recognition and entertainment systems have proliferated in vehicles of every type," Brent Gruber, senior director of global automotive quality practice at J.D. Power said.
Read the article at USA Today.
ARI, SiriusXM Expands Partnership to Canada
ARI just announced a new partnership with SiriusXM Canada, the country’s leading audio entertainment company, to offer the SiriusXM Fleet Program to its clients throughout Canada.
All ARI clients with SiriusXM-equipped vehicles can now provide qualified drivers with the benefits of SiriusXM including a complimentary two-month, introductory subscription as well as discounted subscription rates. Drivers will have access to SiriusXM’s entire range of exclusive content across 130+ channels of commercial-free music, plus sports, entertainment, news, comedy and more.
Tesla ‘Production Hell’ Has Translated to ‘Delivery Hell’
Complaints about Tesla taking people's money while they wait weeks for the cars, often with no firm delivery dates, are all over Twitter, Facebook and the Tesla Motors Club user forum.
Tesla's service issues go beyond delivery glitches. Many of those who have cars complain that repairs can take weeks or months, and email and phone inquiries often don't get returned. A Tesla retail store rep said that big fixes in the delivery system are needed but that employees are reeling from constant change and inconsistent messages from management. "We've grown too fast."
Read the article at MSN Money.
