2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Moving Beyond Hauling Cargo

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon will go on sale in North America in late 2013 and will be shown later this month at the Los Angeles auto show. The commercial vehicle has been redesigned for more passenger comfort and convenience, with specific features for child-hauling parents. The Transit Connect Wagon has sliding doors and […]

 

Toyota Recalling 2.77 Million Vehicles in Japan and Overseas

Toyota Motor Corp. will recall 2.77 million vehicles worldwide after detecting faults in the steering and water-pump systems of some of its gasoline and hybrid vehicles. The Prius hybrid and Corolla compact sedans are among the 14 models subject to inspection and repair. Toyota will recall 1.52 million vehicles in Japan and 1.25 million vehicles […]

 

NTSB Asking Feds for Comprehensive Anti-Distraction Technologies

The National Transportation Safety Board is asking for sweeping, comprehensive safety standards from NHTSA that would require investment in new technologies to reduce distracted driving. Along with forward collision and lane departure warning systems, adaptive cruise control and advanced braking, NTSB also wants performance standards for technologies primarily used on luxury vehicles.

 

Fleet Telematics Seeing Market Competition Grow on Global Scale

North America is the most active telematics market in the world, with analysts predicting double-digit growth in most telematics sectors to continue in the coming years. Strong as it may be, North America is seeing strong competition coming from the BRIC – Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Dynamics in fleet telematics are shifting, with OEMs […]

 

Enterprise Takes Top Three Awards in JD Power Study

Enterprise Holdings achieved a first time achievement when its Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands took the top three rankings in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 North American Rental Car Satisfaction Study. With the industry customer satisfaction scores at their highest in seven years, all three brands finished above […]