Categories: Rental Operations, Safety, Small Fleet

Despite the government shutdown, Kia is recalling approximately 68,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of a fuel injector pipe issue that can potentially lead...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/323222/kia-recalls-nearly-70-000-vehicles-for-fuel-injector-pipe

Categories: Legal & Legislative, Safety, Safety & Compliance, Small Fleet

A diverse group of automakers, non-profits and other industry stakeholders have launched PAVE — a new coalition dedicated to educating the public and...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/322276/autonomous-vehicle-coalition-formed-to-educate-public

Categories: Rental Operations, Safety, Safety & Risk Management, Small Fleet

Albuquerque, N.M., recorded the highest rate of vehicle thefts in the U.S. in 2017 as vehicle thefts increased 4.1% across the nation, reports the National...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/306710/albuquerque-tops-vehicle-theft-list

Categories: Rental Operations, Safety, Small Fleet

A vehicle was stolen once every 40 seconds in 2017, the National Insurance Crime Bureau has announced.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/322174/nicb-launches-psa-to-help-prevent-auto-theft

Categories: Legal & Legislative, Safety

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada recently became the world's first road agency to digitize roadway information for utilization by...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/324104/las-vegas-digitizes-roadway-info-for-autonomous-vehicle-testing

Categories: Legal & Legislative, Safety, Safety & Compliance, Small Fleet

As the end of the year approaches, U.S. senators are making a final push to pass comprehensive legislation for a regulatory framework that would accelerate...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/320705/senators-make-final-attempt-to-pass-autonomous-vehicle-bill

Categories: Fleet Insurance, Maintenance, Safety, Safety & Risk Management, Small Fleet

Vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) can add on average an extra $3,000 to the repair bill after a crash due to pricey sensors...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/317683/advanced-safety-systems-cost-twice-as-much-to-repair

Categories: Rental Operations, Safety, Safety & Compliance, Small Fleet

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling roughly 4.8 million vehicles due to a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging, the...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/303102/fca-us-recalls-4-8-million-vehicles

Categories: Legal & Legislative, Safety, Small Fleet

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding vehicle owners and drivers, as well as fleet managers, to check for open recalls on their...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/318483/nhtsa-reminds-fleets-to-check-recalls

Categories: Safety, Small Fleet, Telematics

Data and telematics provider Geotab is deepening its role in seeking to increase safety in municipalities by forming partnerships with Vision Zero Network...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/313771/geotab-hoping-to-increase-city-safety-with-more-data