Aftermarket Safety Assistance Device Available
Mobileye supplies components of driver assistance safety technologies available in Volvo, GM and BMW models. Its C2-170 system will be available for almost $1,000 from InstallerNet handling lane departure and tailgating warnings.
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Ford is installing its new MyFord/MyLincoln Touch in select models starting with the 2011 Edge this summer and expanding to Focus and MKS and other 2011 Lincolns.
NHTSA Working on Rules to Make Vehicles Safer
NHTSA is focusing rule making efforts on alerting pedestrians, avoiding backing-up accidents and minimizing driver distraction to improve vehicle safety. Hybrids may be required to emit a base level of noise. Driver zones may be declared gadget free. Backup technology may become mandatory.
Dealers Baffled By How Long Wholesale Values Will Increase
Tight wholesale volumes and rising market prices are putting dealers on edge these days for used wholesale market. Paying higher prices is better than having no inventory, however, as dealers can't sell from an empty lot, says Black Book managing editor Ricky Beggs.
Should Drivers Videotape Their Traffic Stops?
While it may be easy and probably legal to videotape the police during a traffic stop, it may not be smart. The officer's response is discretionary as most police departments don't have an official policy. Some officers don't like any object in the driver's hand while others expect simple courtesy. Most important, don't expect a break if you're recording the scene.
