The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is extending the comment period on the Advanced Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS) Draft Research Test Procedures Request for Comment (RFQ) to March 6. The RFQ was published on Nov. 21, 2019 and was intended…
"Over 3,000 Dealers closed across the U.S. following the 2008 Great Recession, creating an unprecedented opportunity for Independent (non-Dealer) repair outlets to expand their share of the rapidly growing Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) light vehicle repair market. "In the wake of this…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) predicts that 6,590 pedestrian fatalities occurred in 2019, the highest number in more than 30 years. GHSA asked states to report pedestrian fatalities for the first six…
According to a recent study by Pew Research, women participate more on many social networks, including Facebook and Instagram, than men do. In addition, women use social media differently than men do. While men…
By Mike Gardner, VP Automotive Group at Fortegra Technology in the auto industry has become a must-have rather than a nice to have. And adoption isn't slowing down anytime soon — from the online car buying process to backup cameras…
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) is showcasing its advanced air free commercial truck tire concept1 for the heavy-duty trucking market at the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Atlanta.
From Consumer Reports More than 228,000 Kia Sedona minivans and Kia Sorento SUVs are being recalled over concerns that they could catch fire. The problem is caused by moisture that can get into the antilock brake system’s (ABS) electronics, which can lead to a…
Identifying the challenge often leads to a solution – why do customers do it?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor is accepting employer applications for the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The HIRE Vets Award Program recognizes small businesses, non-profit organizations and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing and retaining…
From Vox.com McAfee researchers recently tricked a Tesla into speeding while the car’s intelligent cruise control feature was engaged. This news signals, yet again, that completely safe, fully autonomous cars have still not arrived, and it suggests that they face…
