Volvo Cars Presents A Unique System Solution For Integrating Self-Driving Cars Into Real Traffic Volvo Car Group Logo

Volvo Cars presents a unique, complete system solution that makes it possible to integrate self-driving cars into real traffic – with ordinary people in the driver’s seat. “We are entering uncharted territory in the field of autonomous driving,” says Dr Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development of Volvo Car Group. “Taking the exciting

Parents Of Novice Drivers Show Strong Support For Black Box Technology And The Graduated Driving License

Nearly half of all parents of novice drivers in the EU (46%) support black box technology[1] that would allow them to monitor their child’s speed and driving behavior according to new findings from tire manufacturer Goodyear. In the EU, the strongest support is in Italy (73%), Poland (72%) and Romania (72%). Across Europe, the level

The Auto Industry’s Newest Concern: Cyberproofing The Modern-Day Connected Car

Frost & Sullivan, Automotive Industries (AI) and cybersecurity experts explore growing automotive security concerns and what the industry is doing to protect vehicles during a complimentary webinar WHEN: 10:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 LOCATION: Online, with free registration MODERATOR: Frost & Sullivan Automotive & Transportation Research Manager Praveen Chandrasekar PANELISTS: Bill Mazzara,

Kiekert Introduces New Automotive LED Latch System

Door Latch Module Offers Safety and Security for Customers Kiekert AG, the global technology leader in automotive locking systems, has developed an industry-first LED door latch with a variety of unique safety, security and product-branding features. Compared to conventional warning-light systems, Kiekert’s new system has an LED warning light built into the latch itself. The

A Historical Analysis Of Vehicle Theft In Texas 1960 – 2013

Thefts are Down 60 Percent from Their Peak The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a historic look at vehicle theft in Texas. From its peak auto theft year in 1991 when 163,830 vehicles were stolen, Texas has experienced a significant decline ending 2013 with 65,745 thefts. That’s a reduction of 60 percent since

A Historical Look At Vehicle Theft In The United States

Technology and Teamwork Drive Dramatic Reductions The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a national analysis of vehicle theft which compares annual statistics for thefts, population and vehicle registrations from 1960 through 2013. Just released FBI crime figures for 2013 show that 699,594 vehicles were reported stolen last year—a 58 percent reduction—from 1991 when

What the “F”…Series? Ford F-Series Trucks Take 7 Of 10 Spots On IBC’s Top 10 Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles List For 2014

Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks are big, rugged – and loved by thieves across the country. This year’s Top 10 Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles list, published annually by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), shows a growing interest by organized criminals in Ford (“F”) series trucks. Top 10 List The Top 10 Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles

NICB Releases Annual Holiday Vehicle Theft Report

Report shows top holidays for vehicle theft Car thieves don’t take a break for the holidays, according to new data released today by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. NICB’s 2013 Annual Holiday Vehicle Theft Report analyzes data from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), which showed a total of 708,909 vehicle thefts for the year.

NICB – Newer Model Vehicles Stolen Less And More Likely To Be Recovered

In a new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), analysis of thefts of 2013 model year vehicles provides good news for consumers who are upgrading from their older models in favor of a new set of wheels. According to data from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), thefts of 2013 models through June

Winner International’s The CLUB Earns 2014 Women’s Choice Award® As America’s Most Recommended Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Lock

As the leading advocate for female consumers, WomenCertified Inc. is delighted to honor Winner International’s “The CLUB” with the 2014 Women’s Choice Award® seal. This award designation is based on a national survey of thousands of women across America who were asked to select the brands they would most highly recommend to family and friends.