OnlineAutoInsurance.com Rates Texting While Driving Penalties Across the Nation

OnlineAutoInsurance.com has rated statewide texting-while-driving penalties throughout the US in a new study. Some states have much more severe penalties than others, according to the study. The top five hardest and weakest bans are outlined in the study. Alaska was rated harshest at a $10,000 fine and a one-year prison sentence depending on severity, and […]

 

Driverless Cars — the Key to Solving Distracted Driving?

In the next decade there will be more driverless cars that will allow passengers to be as distracted as they wish, said a panel of engineers at the 2013 SAE World Congress, on April 16. Christian Schumacher, head of advanced driver assistance systems with supplier Continental estimates that partially automated cars will be on the […]

 

NADA Reports 2013 Used Vehicle Prices Highest in March

Wholesale used car and light truck prices hit a record annual peak in March, according to NADA Used Car Guide, in its April edition of Guidelines. Wholesale used vehicle prices up to 8 years old went up 12% in March, considerably higher than the 3% increase in the same month last year. NADA UCG looks […]

 

Kelley Blue Book Names 10 Best Green Cars for Fuel Efficiency

Kelley Blue Book has once again released its 10 Best Green Cars of the year, just in time for Earth Day. KBB has been releasing these rankings for years, and has been following all the diverse powertrain offerings that have become mainstream – from hybrid, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and even pure battery electric. The KBB team test drove the wide array of products looking for ways consumers can get more miles from each gallon, or to eliminate gasoline altogether. Read on for more details on the best of the green….

 

LeasePlan Names New Exec and ePlan Mobile, ARI Upgrades Call Center System, GECFS and Carfax Offering Safety Recall Data, NexTraq Works with ETAdirect for Mobile Workforce Solutions, Visit GammaTech Booth at NAFA for Mobile Rugged Tablet and PC Display

LeasePlan USA Names VP Sales and Releases ePlan Mobile for Fleet Managers LeasePlan USA has recently appointed Steve Swyter to the position of vice president, sales. In this role, he will be responsible for tailoring fleet management solutions for new client relationships, and business development in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Prior to […]