Sprint Brings Out Teen and Fleet Products to Support Distracted Driving Awareness

Sprint is kicking off April’s “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” with a large scale Distracted Driving Campaign and by officially launching their DRIVE FIRST app for cell phones. As a major mobile phone provider, Sprint wants parents to know that they are dedicated to reducing distractions in the car and with DRIVE FIRST, where registered phones automatically activate when in motion and sends all calls to voicemail and responds to incoming texts with a pre-set message. Sprint also has a business version of DRIVE FIRST for businesses and fleets, called FleetSafer....

 

ARI Speeds Up and Simplifies MVR Program, LeasePlan USA Names Top Auction Partners, Wheels Takes I-CAR Gold Class Again, GreenRoad Increases Efficiency and Safety for South Mill’s Fleet

ARI Upgrades its Motor Vehicle Records Program ARI’s recent system enhancements have brought added speed and ease-of-use to its Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) Program. The ARI MVR program operates through ARI’s advanced web-based and mobile system, ARI insights®. Recent enhancements to site appearance and navigation have improved the MVR request process, and new in-memory technology […]

 

Potential Vehicle Fossil Fuel Cuts: Emissions Decrease 80% by 2050

A National Research Council report states that the US could reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 for light-duty vehicles. This far-reaching goal could be reached through a combination of hybrid vehicles and biofuels such as electricity and hydrogen, according to the report. The U.S. has already seen a reduction […]

 

New Ford Fusion Designed with Allergies in Mind

Ford is beginning to lean toward more hypoallergenic vehicles to minimize allergy issues. Ford is requiring that more than 100 materials and components meet strict standards, such as using fewer allergenic materials. These allergenic materials include latex, chrome, and nickel. Cabin air filters in 2013 Fusions and other new Ford vehicles will function similarly to […]

 

Connected Car Study Looks at Changes in Telematics Market

A new market report, “The Connected Car Market 2013-2023: Telematics for in-Vehicle Safety, Security and Infotainment,” looks at the outcome of the recent boom in smartphones and tablets. While in-vehicle connectivity has been around for two decades, improvements in the field have made for new possibilities. Government regulations for emergency assistance and for stolen vehicle […]