Encouraging older drivers to self-regulate their driving rather than revoking their licence based on age, has the potential to improve their safety and maintain their independence, a QUT study has found. Ides Wong, from QUT's Centre for ...
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Teens may begin their driving habits with great caution, but as months behind the wheel pass, they begin to multi-task at higher frequency rates - dialing cell phones, eating, and talking to passengers, etc. - and therefore greatly raise ...
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Introduced for the 2013 model year, the new-generation Toyota Avalon dramatically energized the sedan’s position in the highly competitive premium mid-size segment, blending emotional design, more engaging performance, new technology ...
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Chevrolet Sales Thailand’s (Chevrolet) booth at the 30th Thailand International Motor Expo will be showcasing products and technologies that underline the automaker’s constantly evolving products, passion and ingenuity. ...
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The all-new Honda City has been unveiled in India ahead of its international launch in early 2014. The fourth-generation compact City sedan becomes the third new global model built on Honda's new-generation light-car platform, following ...
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The NRMA has called for supervisors of learner drivers to improve their familiarity with the road rules after 97 per cent failed a test replicating the Roads and Maritime Services’ (RMS) driver knowledge test. Just 18 of the ...
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The European version of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is undergoing testing at Germany’s Nurburgring just ahead of its expected on-sale. The US manufacturer says a team of its technical experts led by Chevrolet Europe technical ...
BMW has announced upgrades to its ConnectedDrive suite of telematics safety and convenience features for 2014 models, including the ability to access Apple's Siri or Android S-Voice interactive features through a button on the steering ...
US personal lines insurer Allstate has introduced its usage-based insurance device, Drivewise, in additional six states across the US, to help identify and improve driving habits of policyholders by delivering constant feedback. Available ...
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Few tech industry buzzwords have gotten as vigorous a workout as "big data," but while the hype remains plentiful, it is starting to give way to real-life successes as well as formal ways companies can develop big data strategies, according ...
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Navman Wireless has launched the Driver Scorecards, a new driver behavior feature under its OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking system in the US. The new system has four reports and two new dashboard key performance indicators (KPI) that identify ...
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U.S. drivers seem to hold conflicting opinions on in-car Internet access, viewing the technology as a driving hazard and even a threat to privacy while praising the entertainment and safety features it offers. These opinions, presented in ...
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Ford announced today that the redesigned Fusion hybrid sedan has been EPA certified at an even 47 mpg highway, city, and overall, thus laying claim to the title of most fuel-efficient midsized sedan available in the United States. The ...
Trimble has made enhancements to the GeoManager Driver Safety system, allowing transport organisations to manage and communicate driver behaviours and vehicle safety more effectively. Trimble GeoManager Driver Safety enables ...
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Sprint has rolled out new integrated insurance solutions usage-based insurance (UBI) services designed specifically for the auto insurance industry, which will assist in driver safety, reduce risk and save consumers money. According to ...
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