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Connectivity or Not? Pew Cell Phone Research Inconsistent
We have all been in these situations. Many who say that phone use is a social hindrance also admit to using their phones when they are in social groups. Continue reading
Posted in distracted driving, news analysis, people
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, cell phones, Ken Zino, pew
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Consumer Electronics Association Denies Distracted Driving
In a cynical, profit-motivated move, the head of the Consumer Electronics Association today said he would support a campaign to end texting and driving. “I have made a personal commitment not to text and drive, and to use my devices ‘responsibly’ while operating my car,” claimed Gary Shapiro the head of the pressure group for the $209 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. Continue reading
Class Action Suit Filed Against MyFord Touch System
A well-know, or infamous, national law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that Ford Motor Company’s MyFord Touch, MyLincoln Touch and MyMercury Touch touchscreen systems are defective. The firm of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro claims that the system often freezes, fails to respond to voice and touch commands and will not connect to mobile phones. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, litigation, news analysis
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, cell phones, distracted driving, ford mytouch, infotainment, Ken Zino, telematics
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U.S. DOT Publishes Distracted Driving Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Transportation finally released today distracted driving guidelines in an attempt to “encourage automobile manufacturers” to limit the distraction risk connected to electronic devices built into their vehicles, such as communications, entertainment and navigation devices. These are of course among the most profitable and sought after accessories in new cars and trucks. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, distracted driving, news analysis, safety
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, cell phones, distracted driving, dot, Ken Zino, nhtsa
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Distracted Driving Prompts Technology Forced Compliance
Most fleet managers lack confidence in current enforcement methods, so 27% plan to investigate cell phone use analytics and 21% plan to explore ‘smartphone’ software within the next twelve months to automate and force employee compliance with regulations and company policies. Translation: big brother is going to get bigger, ultimately with privacy and civil liberty implications for all drivers. It is also just a matter of time before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gets more involved in regulating all drivers. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, distracted driving, news, news analysis, safety, transportation
Tagged auto informed, autoinformed.com, automotive news, cell phones, distracted driving, dot, Ken Zino, nhtsa, ntsb
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Cell Phones Prevail as Dominant U.S. Electronic Device. Distracted Driving Enabler Now Owned by 85% of Adults
Cell phones are now the most prevalent electronic device among U.S. adults, with an 85% ownership rate, and 90% of all adults—including 62% of those ages 75 and older—living in a household with at least one working cell phone. Continue reading
