IIHS: Most Midsize Cars Need to Improve Rear Seat Passenger Safety
By Dave Bean, FMW Associate Editor
When the IIHS initiated its revised ‘Moderate Overlap Front Test’ in 2022, it revealed that belted passengers in the rear of newer midsize cars were now in more danger of death in road accidents than those seated up front.
Only the Honda Accord rated ‘good’ among midsize cars in the IIHS updated moderate overlap front crash assessment.
Suburu Outback rated ‘acceptable’, and both Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry earned ‘marginal’ ratings. ‘Poor’ grades were issued to Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5 and Volkswagen Jetta.
Preparing Your Car for a Hurricane: An Emergency Checklist
If you live near the coast, you may already have emergency preparedness plans for your family and house, but is your car ready?
Check out our comprehensive guide for advice on preparing your car for a hurricane. These tips and safety reminders are relevant whether you plan to hunker down at home or evacuate from the path of a dangerous storm.
- Getting ahead of scheduled service and maintenance should be part of your emergency preparedness plan.
- If you don’t have a garage, storage options include car covers, cushioned protection, and strategic parking.
- Keep your fuel tank full, evacuate early, and stock your car with a hurricane-specific emergency kit.
AI Can Improve Multiple Facets of Fleet Management
From load planning to predictive maintenance, from crash probability to climate impact, AI has the ability to improve many facets of fleet management.
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The idea that EVs are going to stretch the grid too much is overblown — in fact, these situations need to be looked at in a far more nuanced and granular way.
AI is Everywhere
We hear about AI everywhere these days, and fleet management is no exception. In today’s first video, Jim Noble from Greater Than informs us that climate impact and crash probability are two key areas in which AI can make a difference right now. WATCH IT HERE
Customer service is yet another area where AI and machine learning are making a difference in this industry, as our friends at Wheels are learning rapidly. READ MORE
Want EV Cargo Vans Immediately?
It sounds too good to be true, but it’s actually possible. Kingbee’s long-term rental model gives fleets instant access to electric cargo vans, all upfitted with work shelves and ladder racks. READ MORE
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