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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2019

Advanced Driver Monitoring Tech Gaining Wider Acceptance

Almost half of the respondents to a survey (46%) agreed that a driver monitoring system should be required by law in vehicles. The younger the driver, the more likely they believe that these systems make a vehicle safer.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

Troopers in Trucks Curb Distracted Driving in Illinois

Trooper in a Truck, a joint effort between the Illinois Trucking Association and Illinois State Police, helped officers curb distracted driving in the state in early July.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

Two-Lane Roundabouts Cut Crashes 9% a Year

The number of crashes at two-lane roundabouts decreased on average 9% per year of their existence in the roadway, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Mazda Recalls Three Models for Engine Software

Mazda is recalling approximately 262,220 2018-2019 CX-5 compact SUVs and Mazda6 midsize sedans, as well as 2019 Mazda3 compact sedans because a software error in the powertrain control module may cause the engine to stall.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Ford Recalls Ranger Pickup for Seat Belt Issue

Ford Motor Co. is recalling an estimated 7,580 2019 Ranger SuperCab vehicles for a seat belt issue. Specifically, the right-front seat belt may have been improperly assembled.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2019

Florida Vehicle Thefts Fall 4.1% in 2018

Vehicle thefts in Florida fell 4.1% to 41,119 vehicles in 2018, but the crime remains a significant problem, according to law enforcement officials.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2019

Governors Highway Safety Group Joins Autonomous Vehicle Coalition

The Governors Highway Safety Association has joined Partners for Automated Vehicle Education in an effort to help disseminate factual safety information about automated vehicles to policymakers, the media, and motorists, according to the group.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2019

Braun Recalls Toyota Sienna Paratransit Vans for Brakes

Braun Corp. is recalling approximately 705 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions because the brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2019

Thermal Imaging Dash Cam Aims to Reduce Nighttime Accidents

Brooklyn, New York startup Wesa has introduced Nightride, a thermal imaging camera that can be mounted to the hood of a vehicle to allow drivers greater visibility at night to avoid objects on the roadway ahead, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2019

Volkswagen Recalls Passat, Atlas for Headlight Issue

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling an estimated 662,185 2012 to 2020 Volkswagen Passat midsize sedans and 2018 to 2019 Atlas midsize SUVs for a headlight issue.

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