IIHS Launches First Evaluations of Commercial Vehicles
(photo credit: IIHS)
Four of the first nine heavy-duty pickups and cargo vans to be assessed come with a suite of features that IIHS considers essential for driver protection — including standard front and side airbags, advanced seat belt technology and effective seat belt reminders.
JD Power: Auto Insurers Struggle to Maintain Seamless Interactions for Customers
As the auto insurance market continues to soften, customers are holding more of the power—and they’re using it, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Auto Insurance Study. JD Power data indicates that approximately one‑third of auto insurance shoppers now turn to artificial intelligence (AI) tools when comparing coverage.
Amazon Now Has Over 50,000 Electric Delivery Vans In Its Fleet
The company has pledged to have 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road by 2030.
PepsiCo and Gatik Announce Multi-Year Agreement to Deploy Autonomous Freight in NA
PepsiCo has deployed a fleet of 35 driverless trucks on public roads in Arizona, becoming the first major U.S. consumer-goods company to launch a full-scale rollout of autonomous delivery vehicles.
Crash Study Finds Women Face 60% Higher Injury Risk in Cars
Cars have become dramatically safer recently, but according to a new study from Graz University of Technology proves women are not benefiting equally.
