Consumer Reports: Best 2018 Cars
Only the most excellent new cars of 2018 made the list of Top Picks.
The best cars of 2018 are outstanding all-around performers - shown to be reliable, safe and satisfying - scoring high in stringent track tests and extensive owner surveys.
"A model has to have an exemplary Overall Score in its category to be a Top Pick. This single number combines road-test performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. A car that scores high in all four of these key measures is truly extraordinary."
Read the article at Consumer Reports.
ARI Drives Greater Flexibility into Fuel Management with the WEX Millennium Platform
Integration with the ARI insights system will offer fleets access to real-time authorization data and new features that will provide greater levels of control and flexibility
ARI® announces the introduction of a revolutionary new tool for managing fuel expenses: the WEX Millennium Platform. With access to real-time authorization data, increased control over transactions, and the ability to create multiple fuel profiles with different parameters, the new platform offers organizations greater clarity into their fuel expenses and enhanced control over their fuel spend.
“ARI is proud to be the first fleet management company to integrate with WEX on this new platform,” said Frank Carbone, vice president of global product management. “This new platform will empower our clients and provide them with the data, insight and tools they need to meaningfully manage their fuel expenses.”
NAFA Announces Newest Members of Board of Directors
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is proud to announce the newest members of its Board of Directors.
Recently elected to three-year terms were:
• Nancy Bean, CAFM®, City of Provo, Utah
• Richard Battersby, CAFM®, City of Oakland
• Michael Camnetar, CAFM®, LeasePlan USA
• Maria Neve, Merchants Fleet Management
Backup Assist Technology is Definitely Making a Difference
Rear automatic emergency braking technology reduces backup crashes by 78% compared with vehicles with only rear cameras, rear sensors and beeping alerts.
The rear braking system significantly reduces claims under collision coverage and property damage liability claims, according to the study by IIHS.
"The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested six models and found two of them excelled: The Cadillac XT5 and Subaru Outback earned a superior rating from IIHS for their ability to operate safely in reverse. Four other companies offered 2017 models that scored advanced ratings in the first "backing crash" study of its kind: BMW 5 series sedan, Infinity QX60, Jeep Cherokee and Toyota Prius."
Read the article at USA Today.
Drowsy Driving Crashes Escalate
According to a report released earlier this month by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the percentage of crashes involving drowsiness on U.S. roads is nearly eight times higher than federal estimates indicate.
The difficulty in detecting drowsiness following a crash makes drowsy driving one of the most under reported traffic safety issues.
“Drowsy driving is a bigger traffic safety issue than federal estimates show,” Dr. David Yang, executive director for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, said in a statement. “Drivers who don’t get enough sleep are putting everyone on the road at risk. By conducting an in-depth analysis using video of everyday drivers, we can now better assess if a driver was fatigued in the moments leading up to a crash.”
Read the article at Forbes
