Study Finds Drivers On Cell Phones as Dangerous as Drunks

Hands-free phones just as bad as handheld phones, and more high-tech devices could mean more accidents.

Networkcar Receives Stevie® Award for Most Innovative Company in Fourth Annual American Business Awards

Device Prevents Operation if Car Payments Are Late

Manufacturers say market for starter-interrupters is growing.

PHH Onboard Wins 2006 Stevie Award, Telematics-Powered Fleet Service Named Best New Product or Service

SPARKS, MD – PHH Arval's new telematics-powered fleet service, PHH Onboard, won the “Best New Product or Service” award by The American Business Awards, also known as the “Stevie” Awards.

Best Telematics Devices Announced

Telematics Update revealed the winners of the fourth annual Telematics Awards this week in Detroit. “Eventually we won't even need to 'drive' at all,” says event director.

J.D. Power Revamps Initial Quality Study

Respected quality study will include questions on new high-tech items such as rear-view cameras, audio and video systems and cell phone devices.

Portable Parking Meters Gaining Steam Throughout U.S.

New devices enable motorists to never over or under pay for parking.

Use of Devices to Deter Drunk Driving Gaining Support

New York state legislators are considering requiring ignition interlock devices on all cars and trucks by 2009.

Fatigue-Warning Device Monitors Eye Blinks

Product designer believes his machine can detect fatigue faster than most lane-tracking devices because eyes tend to close before a driver starts swerving. Some believe device is too invasive.

Gas Station Chain Cited for Loading 85 Octane, Selling as 87 Octane

The owner's switcheroo tactics uncovered by investigative television news report.