Expert Sounds Warning Over Road Safety in Developing Countries
Travelers abroad may worry about drinking the water or being mugged. They might be better advised to be concerned about the bus or cab they ride in. Traffic accidents are the number one cause of death and injury to Americans in foreign countries. And the threat is poised to grow as more people gain access to motor vehicles.
Tired Truckers Kill People But Some Still Resist Electronic Logs
Cheating on paper hours-of-service logs is widespread. Over-worked commercial truck drivers are tired and are responsible for hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries annually. The FMCSA is planning to require electronic log systems for only the worst offenders while critics want the rule universally applied.
Passenger Car Resale Value Remains Strong, But Not Trucks
Black Book says resale value of passengers cars holding strong, but trucks and SUVs took a steep hit. Experts say market has been particularly volatile in recent months.
Ford Will Keep Cutting Rental Sales in 2008
Although not expected to be as large as this year's cuts, Ford will continue reducing sales to rental car companies in 2008. The company slashed rental sales by 135,000 units this year.
