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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2020

Should Carsharing Drivers Submit to Breathalyzers?

If installed, drivers would need to blow into the device in order to start the car. If alcohol is detected over the legal limit, the vehicle won't start.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 24, 2019

New Vehicle Technology and Its Effect on the Rental Car Industry

Cars with new accident avoidance systems can be compromised even in minor fender benders. Not handling their repairs properly could lead to increased liability exposure.

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NewsNovember 24, 2019

'Inadequate Safety Culture' to Blame for Uber's Automated Vehicle Crash

During a board meeting held to determine the probable cause of the March 2018 crash in Tempe, Ariz., the NTSB said an Uber Technologies Inc. division’s “inadequate safety culture” contributed to the fatal collision between an Uber automated test vehicle and a pedestrian.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2019

Tesla's Smart Summon Causing Collisions

One user's Tesla was backed into by another car; another user's social media post shows a Tesla narrowly avoiding a collision with a different car in parking lot.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2019

China Executes Ride-Hailing Driver Who Murdered Passenger

Didi admitted it failed to act on complaints against the man after he drove a different female passenger to a remote area, and followed her with his car after she was dropped off.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2019

LexisNexis Introduces Tool that Finds Correct Owners of Recalled Vehicles

Recall Clarity leverages billions of records from over ten thousand data sources to help recall customer outreach teams identify, locate, and contact the right owner of those hard to find recalled vehicles.

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NewsAugust 22, 2019

What Happens When Autonomous Technology Goes Wrong?

The report explains the test results of 40 individuals and gives suggestions on what mobility and infrastructure changes may need to be implemented to ensure safety on roadways.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2019

North Carolina Adopts New Ride-Hailing Safety Law

The bill, which passed the General Assembly unanimously last month, makes impersonating a ride-hailing driver a crime, among other provisions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

Portugal to Issue Rental Car Fines More Quickly

In 2018, about 100,000 cars were rented during peak season, the Association of Driverless Car Hire Manufacturers reported.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

Was Rented Tesla Involved in SF Crash on AutoPilot?

The Telsa Model 3, rented through the peer-to-peer platform Getaround, killed a pedestrian and seriously injured another after driving though a red light.

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