A Small Canadian City Tries to Drag Intersections into the 21st Century
Have you ever sat pointlessly at a red light? There’s no cross-traffic, but the traffic light is clueless, so you’re forced to wait.
Miovision chief executive Kurtis McBride feels your pain.
“I can’t count the number of times I’ve been sitting at a red light with no cars around me and just wondering, ‘Why am I stuck in this situation,’ ” McBride said.
CDC: Men Account for 80% of Drunken Driving Episodes
Men are behind 80 percent of drunken-driving episodes, according to a new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Young men, ages 21-34, are involved in 32 percent of all such episodes.
Connected Fleets USA
Covering hot topics from data to driver management, Connected Fleets USA Conference & Exhibition returns to Atlanta this November 16-17. Speakers include Navistar, Continental and Leaseplan amongst 30+ experts.
The event will uncover how to integrate, analyze and secure data from the vehicle, driver and infrastructure for fleet efficiency.
With 300+ senior attendees this is the perfect opportunity to speak to your peers and find out how the industry is tackling the latest innovations in the connected fleet space.
Find out more at: www.tu-auto.com/fleet
The 10 Best New Cars for Your Teens
With the kids heading back to school, you may be thinking about putting some of your older ones on wheels. But what are the best cars for a teen driver?
Coming up with the right model can be a challenge, but there are some important factors to keep in mind, safety first and foremost. So, while your teen might have a BMW M3, Ford Mustang or Volkswagen Golf R high on their list, you’re likely to look for something a bit more practical.
Basically, Every Car Is Now Vulnerable To Hacking
The auto world has been thinking a lot about hacking lately. For years, it wasn't much of a concern, but now that many new cars are connected to telematics networks like Uconnect and OnStar and to cellular networks via dongles attached to their onboard diagnostics ports, our rides are becoming increasingly vulnerable.
As proof, consider recent stories about Volkswagen (including Audi and Porsche), BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. We have a feeling that this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
