IIHS-HLDI: Crash Prevention Needle Hardly Moves for Vehicles with Partial Automation
By Dave Bean, Content Editor, FMW
New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS-HLDI) finds that vehicles equipped with partial automation crash avoidance systems don’t really seem to do what they were designed to do.
Recent studies of BMW and Nissan vehicles support the contention that while certain fully automated crash avoidance components can be relied upon, partial automated systems need to be purposefully engaged by the driver. Quite simply, many drivers ignore these features and fail to turn them on before driving.
“With no clear evidence that partial automation is preventing crashes, users and regulators alike should not confuse it for a safety feature,” said Jessica Cicchino, Senior Vice President for Research at IIHS.
Fleetio Launches New FuelCloud and Fill-Rite Integrations for On-Site Fuel Management
Fleetio, a leading fleet maintenance management software company, announced a major advancement for businesses that leverage on-site bulk tank fueling. Fleetio’s new integrations with industry leaders, FuelCloud and Fill-Rite, empower fleet operators to streamline fuel management, gain valuable insights and optimize overall fleet fueling operations.
“Integrations with FuelCloud and Fill-Rite are a game-changer for Fleetio customers who manage on-site fueling,” said Jake Martino, Vice President, Partnerships at Fleetio. “Adding these capabilities to our growing suite of solutions helps fleets control costs and minimize exposure to market fluctuations.”
4 Car Brands with the Most Reliable Safety Features that Won’t Break the Bank
There are numerous factors that weigh heavily into buying a car, but none more so than safety and cost. That being said, no one wants to sacrifice protecting their loved ones to save a few extra dollars, nor be hoodwinked into buying upgrades that they cannot afford.
Luckily, there are car brands out there that consistently offer some of the best safety protection without high markups. GOBankingRates connected with several automotive experts to find out the best car brands with the most reliable safety features that won’t break the bank.
Among the safe, yet affordable, brands are Mazda, Honda, Hyundai and Suburu.
Here are All of the Upcoming EVs for 2024, 2025 and 2026
We’ve driven a lot of cool new EVs at InsideEVs this year — everything from sporty cars like the new Lotus Emeya to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to family crossovers like the Kia EV9. But the most intriguing car is often the one we haven’t met yet. A profusion of new EVs will be debuting over the next couple of years. Here are some of the ones we are most excited about.
Ram is the last of the Big Three coming to the full-size electric pickup truck party. But the truck won’t be least in the specs department. Ram is promising that the truck will deliver up to 500 miles of EV range with its massive 229 kWh battery pack. It can also tow up to 14,000 pounds and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. For more future EVs, click below.
-via Inside EVs
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Rental Market Size to Reach USD 203.77 Bn by 2033
The global heavy-duty vehicle rental market size is predicted to grow from USD 103.61 billion in 2023 to approximately USD 203.77 billion by 2033, according to a study published by Towards Automotive a sister firm of Precedence Statistics.
The heavy-duty vehicle rental market stands as a critical sector within the broader transportation and logistics industry, offering businesses and individuals flexible access to essential commercial vehicles without the burden of ownership.
Rapid advancements in technology, including telematics, GPS tracking, and fleet management software, are revolutionizing the heavy-duty vehicle rental industry.
