2015 Vehicle Dependability Study: In-Vehicle Technology Significantly Impacts Owner Satisfaction
According to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, usability issues associated with in-vehicle technology increasingly influences vehicle owners' perception of vehicle dependability. In the study, redesigned for 2015, Bluetooth connectivity and built-in voice-recognition systems are the two most frequently reported problems.
"Technology issues with vehicles are viewed as significant problems by owners, and they typically don't go away after the honeymoon period of vehicle ownership is over," said Renee Stephens, vice president of U.S. automotive at J.D. Power. "Furthermore, indications from our upcoming 2015 Tech Choice StudySM show that consumer expectations on advanced technology capabilities are growing. Owners clearly want the latest technology in their vehicles, and they are particularly critical when it doesn't work."
The Evolution of Safety
Driver training from ADTS evolved out of driver training for police officers in the Philadelphia area, and has grown to over 300 locations per year that are taught by 100 different uniquely qualified instructors.
Senate Bill Would Bar Registration of Recalled Cars
U.S. car buyers would have to get most repairs subject to a recall performed before registering their vehicles under legislation being introduced by two Democratic senators concerned that too many defects are ignored.
The bill by Senators Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut would require state motor-vehicle departments to inform car owners of any incomplete recall repairs when mailing out renewal forms, and would deny registrations in many cases until recalls are completed.
NAFA’s International Fleet Academy Keeps Evolving
Global fleet management has gone from an exotic concept to something fleet managers are making happen -- despite all of its complexities -- and NAFA's IFA is an important part of the equation.
Paul Kasbar Joins Element Fleet Management as Regional Director of Sales
Element Fleet Management is pleased to welcome Paul Kasbar as regional director of sales for the West region.
Kasbar brings more than 25 years of fleet management and U.S. sales experience to the role. He most recently served as regional sales manager at Mobileye, a manufacturer of advanced driver assistance systems focused on collision avoidance.
