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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2019

FCA Issues Two Safety Recalls

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued two separate safety recalls for different issues, each of which involves over 5,000 vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2019

Chevrolet Recalls Malibu for ECM Software Issue

General Motors LLC is recalling an estimated 177,276 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles equipped with a 1.5L turbo engine because an error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may disable the fuel injectors.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2019

Roadway Crashes Up 21% in Five Years in Central Ohio

Central Ohio roadway collisions increased by 21% in the 5-year period between 2013 and 2017, according to the 2019 Central Ohio Transportation Safety Plan, reports The Columbus Dispatch.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2019

20% of Cocaine Users Fail to Report Driving Under the Influence

Drivers who test positive for drugs — prescription drugs or illegal substances — often fail to report the fact that they’ve taken them within 24 hours of getting behind the wheel, according to a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2019

Brake Safety Week Underway for Commercial Fleets

The annual Brake Safety Week led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) kicked off on Sept. 15 and runs through Sept 21. For the duration of the initiative, enforcement officials will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial motor vehicles throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2019

GM Recalls Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana for Seatbelt Warning Issue

General Motors LLC is recalling an estimated 91,399 2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles for an electrical issue.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2019

Jeep Cherokee Snags Top Safety Pick Award

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has recognized the 2019 Jeep Cherokee with a Top Safety Pick Award when the vehicle is outfitted with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Will Bring More Flood-Damaged Cars to Used Market

An increasing number of flood-damaged vehicles are returning to the used market across the country, and increasingly in states where flooding might not be top of mind, according to new data from Carfax.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsSeptember 11, 2019

How to Deal with High-Risk Drivers

Fleet managers should know that a small group of people — specifically, high-risk drivers — cause the bulk of their collisions.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

GM Recalls 3.4M Pickups, Large SUVs for Brake Issue

General Motors is recalling more than 3.45 million of its large SUVs and trucks, including the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon for a braking issue, according to federal records.

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