Hacker attacks or faulty software could shift the burden of legal and regulatory liability toward makers of self-driving cars and away from customers, experts say, forcing regulators and insurers to develop new models.
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Female truckers are sliding into long-haul cabs as companies seek to end a U.S. driver shortage, and they’re proving to be better behind the wheel than men.
That’s no surprise to Stephanie Klang, 57, who used to drive in a team with her former husband. She stays on the road alone for up to five weeks and lives out of her truck with her cats as companions. “We’re more patient.” Continue reading
Hackers can already take control of a car. And as vehicles become rolling shopping malls, cybercriminals will have an opportunity to snatch your identity, too.
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Personal auto insurance has become more affordable over time for all income groups, including low-to-moderate income groups, and in most states, according to a report from the Insurance Research Council (IRC).
The industry group says the study also shows that the degree of improvement in auto insurance affordability is not being witnessed in other industries. Continue reading
Many Americans will take to the road this summer to explore nature’s beauty. Traveling by Recreational Vehicles (RV) has been a very popular activity that dates back to the early 1800’s. Owning a RV or motor home is like having a home away on wheels, travel possibilities become endless. Before you take to the road make sure your insurance policy is up to date and accurate. Ensure coverage in the event of an incident involving your RV and other land vehicles like ATV’s, Dirt Bikes Etc Continue reading
Last week, the National Transportation Safety Board cited a Walmart truck driver’s fatigue as the chief cause of a crash on the N.J. Turnpike last year that killed one man and seriously injured four others, including comedian Tracy Morgan. Continue reading
Traffic deaths are 14 percent higher through the first six months of 2015 than they were during the same period in 2014, and serious injuries are 30 percent higher, according to the National Safety Council.
An executive with one of Southern Nevada’s dominant taxicab companies says the Nevada Transportation Authority’s proposed regulations for transportation network companies “is going to represent a public safety disaster for Las Vegas.” Continue reading
