PEMCO To Disclose Flood Info to Public

Following floods in Northwest and Eastern US, PEMCO will voluntarily disclose vehicle flood damage on history reports

Safety Concerns Rise with Popularity of Third-Row Seats

Automakers are cramming third-row seats into smaller vehicles, but their safety is largely untested. Safety advocates say third-row seats are often lacking in basic features such as built-in anchors for firmly attaching child safety seats.

NHTSA’s New ESC Rule Criticized by Safety Advocates, Automakers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been hit by both safety advocates and automakers over its rule requiring electronic stability control systems in all vehicles by 2012. Safety groups want a shorter deadline while auto manufacturers cite technical concerns and say the full phase-in period is needed.

FedEx Innovation Ahead of Federal Regulations

The head of FedEx Freight said the company is developing its own electronic onboard recorder that will track more than just a driver's compliance with federal hours-of-service regulations.