GreenRoad’s Asimov Offers GPS and Built-in Accelerometers
GreenRoad is offering the world’s first smartphone-based driver performance solution for fleets. Encompassing several key technological and engineering breakthroughs, GreenRoad Smartphone Edition, code named “Asimov” is available now in beta for Android devices. Features include GPS and built-in accelerometers to eliminate the need for a professionally-installed telematics device in the vehicle.
Americans Will Be Buying Four Fewer Cars During their Lifetimes
Americans are expected to purchase fewer cars during their lifetimes, according to a study by research firm Polk. On average, that means four fewer new cars by the time the average consumer hits 76 years old, the age Polk says most people are done buying new vehicles. While owning the car for four-to-five years was […]
Automakers Counting on Brazil Auto Show for Market Growth
The Sao Paulo auto show is more important this year to automakers as Europe’s economy sags and China’s slows down. The show opens this week in Brazil with global debuts and first-class displays from General Motors, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Honda, Fiat, Hyundai, and several Chinese brands. Automakers are investing heavily in Brazil and other […]
Nissan Recall and Hyundai Investigation Focus on Steering Defects
Nissan is recalling nearly 14,000 of its 2012 and 2013 Altimas due to a steering defect that could cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle. The recall filed with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration applies to certain 2013 models as the Altima was redesigned for the 2013 model year. NHTSA also announced an investigation […]
Colorado State Fleet Looking at Bids for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Electric, hybrid and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles are being reviewed after 271 bids were recently submitted to supply non-gasoline vehicles to Colorado’s 5,800-vehicle state fleet. A budgeted $21 million was made to help meet Colorado’s 2007 “Greening Government” goals, which require that half the fuel bought for state vehicles be alternative fuel. State legislators […]
