First Rollover Resistance Ratings Announced

U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater has announced the first rollover resistance ratings for passenger vehicles as the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rating program that provides a measure of a vehicle's resistance to rolling over in a single vehicle crash.

New Thunderbird Debuts at NAIAS

The all-new 2002 Ford Thunderbird has made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich.

GM Unveils Vibe SUV and Chevy Borrego Concept at L.A. Auto Show

DaimlerChrysler to Discontinue Jeep Cherokee

DaimlerChrysler AG has announced it will discontinue the Jeep Cherokee, which helped build the U.S. popularity of sport-utility vehicles in the 1980s.

Mercedes-Benz Sets U.S. Sales Record

Though bumped from of the top-selling luxury brand slot by Lexus, Mercedes-Benz USA is still claiming record-breaking sales of 205,614 vehicles in 2000.

Bumps in the Road

In-vehicle technology has already started to transform the way we navigate, the way we communicate, and the way we keep track of vehicles -- and one of the fastest growing and most promising areas of telematics is fleet management.

Dramatic Change in Vehicles on U.S. Roads: Lang Study

The new century is starting with a much different mix of cars and light trucks on U.S. roads.

Hino Diesel Trucks Promotes Linden to National Fleet Sales Manager

Hino Diesel Trucks (U.S.A.), Inc., a manufacturer of medium-duty diesel trucks, has promoted Ken Linden to the position of national fleet sales manager.

GM Technology Helps Identify a Driver's Intent to Help Avoid Crashes

The continued popularity of sport utility vehicles has led one auto company to work toward making them among the safest vehicles on the road.