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ArticlesCover Storyby Andy LundinJuly 25, 2019

Rear-End and Parking Crashes Dominate the Fleet Industry

Accident rates remained mostly consistent in this year’s safety report. Rear-end and parking collisions were the most prevalent.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Car Tech Poses Heightened Risk for Older Drivers

On average, older drivers removed their eyes and attention from the road for more than eight seconds longer than younger drivers, according to a new AAA study.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

2019 Mazda3 Cars Recalled for Head Restraint Issue

Mazda North America Operations is recalling an estimated 9,430 2019 Mazda3 compact sedans and hatchbacks for a problem with the front seat head restraints.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Motorcyclists Complacent About Wearing High-Visibility Gear

The majority of motorcycle riders said they do not regularly wear high-visibility or reflective apparel when riding and 88.9% cited the weather as the top factor when choosing to wear, according to a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

Daimler Recalls Sprinter Vans for Rear Windows

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 1,079 2018 and 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans due to a possible defect involving the rear window glass.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

Kia Telluride Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has recognized the 2020 Kia Telluride with a Top Safety Pick award, when the three-row SUV is equipped with optional LED headlights.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2019

Subaru Recalls 2019 Legacy, Outback for Structural Problem

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling an estimated 2,107 2019 Legacy midsize sedans and Outback compact crossovers because spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2019

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Named Top Safety Pick

The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross compact SUV has earned a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when it's equipped with optional crash prevention and outfitted with specific headlights.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2019

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Captures Top Safety Pick+

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has bestowed its highest safety recognition on Subaru's new plug-in hybrid version of the Crosstrek wagon, the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid.

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NewsJuly 22, 2019

Driverless Shuttle Strikes Pedestrian in Vienna, Operations Suspended

Navya, the autonomous shuttle operator, is investigating the cause of a crash that left a woman injured after being struck by one of its driverless shuttles. The shuttles had been operating as part of a pilot program that began in June.

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