Monthly Archives: March 2022
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News Featured Stories News Releases- March 29, 2022 106
It’s not always cut and dry.
The decision to invest in a potentially life-saving system might seem intuitive to many, but there are some who are either on the fence about it or just under-informed.
Use this quick checklist to know where you stand:
- Was Your Car Built Before 2018?
The older your vehicle, the higher the chances are that it lacks a backup camera system, since the law requiring it in all new vehicles was passed just 4 years ago. If you answered yes, proceed further on.
- Do You Have Any Previous Accidents On Your Record?
This one’s obvious, but we’ll spell it out anyway. Not only...
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News Featured Stories News Releases- March 23, 2022 895
We’re going back in time.
We’re traveling back to the days when automakers prioritized sales, competing with Asia for market share, and gimmicks over safety. Standards weren’t nearly as high as today, and legislation was lacking.
Forget backup cameras or sensors–some of the models on this list barely possessed the ability to stay upright!
These 5 vehicles are arguably the most unsafe cars of all time:
- DeLorean DM-12
Please note, we didn’t list this just to stay in theme with the “time travel” intro: it really was unsafe! Its two most appealing features, the bat-wing doors, were also its...
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News Featured Stories News Releases Fleet Solutions- March 16, 2022 87
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you already know that geopolitical tensions have driven oil prices up to near historic levels, making the price of gas at the pump oppressively high.
Considering the current global conditions, the weaponization of oil supply in conflicts involving major suppliers (like China and Russia), and inflationary concerns that exacerbate these issues even more, oil and gas prices may not see relief anytime soon.
The impact of all this price movement won’t be felt at just the pump–it will directly and indirectly alter many facets of our lives:...
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News Featured Stories News Releases- March 09, 2022 151
In 2014, a group of 2,705 American drivers aged 16 and up were surveyed by AAA.
These drivers had driven at least once in the 30 days before the survey and the group was weighted so as to reflect the overall American population.
The questions in this survey focused specifically on their reactions when feelings of anger were triggered, and the answers revealing the uglier side of driving: road rage.
The resulting statistics in lighter cases were as follows:
- 1/3rd of drivers admitted to have made an angry gesture at another driver
- 50% admitted to tailgating on purpose
- 46%...
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News Featured Stories News Releases Safety Guides Safety Stats- March 02, 2022 4502
We’re consummate advocates of and experts on good visibility–it’s literally in our name!
That’s why digging up a list of cars known for their great (or not so great) sightlines is right in our wheelhouse.
These are 5 top-ranked vehicles and their defining features when it comes to visibility, according to Motor and Wheels:
Subaru Legacy
- Thin pillars
- Big windows
- Upright cab
- Rear-view camera
- Blind-spot monitor
Honda Fit
- Multi-angle rearview camera
- Blind spot monitor
Nissan Altima
- Extra rear-quarter window
- Rearview camera
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Forward-collision alert
Toyota...