Autonomous Vehicles Are Coming Soon, Says Report
While individual advanced driver assistance features have been pervasive in new vehicles for years, 2012 was a significant year toward autonomous vehicles, according to a new report from Navigant Research. Functions such as adaptive cruise control and lane departure warnings were offered as standard features on cars for the first time. The 2014 model year […]
NCFSA Hosting Free Webinar on Alternative Fuels Technology
The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators is hosting a free webinar on alternative fuels technology. Mike McGarry, GM Alternative Energy Sales Manager and Brian Bowden from GM Fleet and Commercial will discuss news and trends across the industry covering the spectrum of alternative fuel vehicle markets. Barb Bonansinga, NCSFA President, State of Illinois, will serve […]
GPS Winter Maintenance Reporting System Available
GPS DataSmart winter maintenance reporting system delivers automated performance reports and easy-to-interpret maps tailored specifically for winter road maintenance managers. Available from Cirus Controls, the GPS-based system analyzes data collected by sensors and controls on snowfighting vehicles and generates maps and reports to help fleet managers reduce winter road maintenance costs.
Manufacturers Required to Provide VINs for Recall Information
All major automakers and motorcycle manufacturers will be required to provide consumers with free online search capability that will enable them to access recall information by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Manufacturers will have until August 14 of next year to comply with once-a-week updates. The new rule […]
GM Pickups First to Earn 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating in Adjusted Program
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, High Country, and GMC Sierra and Sierra Denali 1500 became the first pickup trucks to receive a five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety since NHTSA has adjusted its New Car Assessment Program. Only crew-cab models of the Silverado and Sierra were tested; GM says that crew-cabs make up 60% of […]
