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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Auto Thefts Spike in New Orleans

Since January, 914 vehicles have been stolen in the city of New Orleans. That's about equal to the total vehicle thefts (913) in the state of North Carolina in 2017.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Americans Want More Education on Distracted Driving

Some 89% of U.S. motorists say they need better education about the impact of distracted driving and 74% say they would pay more for a vehicle with built-in features to correct or prevent distractions on the road.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Ford Recalls Ranger, Fusion for Transmission

Ford Motor Co. recently issued two separate safety recalls for its 2019 Ranger pickup and older Fusion sedans for possible transmission problems.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

Audi Q5, SQ5 Recalled for Brake Master Cylinder

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling an estimated 12,645 2018 to 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 luxury SUVs, because the brake master cylinder casting may be too short.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

Volvo Offers Accident Management Service

Volvo has begun offering Accident Advisor, a smartphone-based service that provides resources for drivers shortly after they have been involved in an accident. The service could most likely be used by executive drivers.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

NHTSA Withdraws Brake-Throttle Override Mandate

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has withdrawn its 2012 proposal requiring all passenger vehicles to include safety systems that prevent unintended acceleration.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2019

Mercedes Recalls A-Class for Brake Pedal

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling an estimated 1,051 2019 A220 entry luxury sedans because of a brake pedal issue. Specifically, the pedal plate may bend due to improper welding, impairing the operation of the brake pedal.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsMay 10, 2019

Drowsy Driving: 6 Avoidance Tips

All drivers are vulnerable to drowsy driving, but commercial drivers are at higher risk as they log more and often longer consecutive hours on the road than the average motorist.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2019

2019 Mazda3 Earns Top Safety Pick

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently awarded the 2019 Mazda3 hatchback and sedan with its Top Safety Pick. While the hatchback captures the award with standard equipment, the sedan qualifies when equipped with an optional front crash prevention system.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2019

Ford Transit Vans with Supreme Service Body Recalled

Supreme Corp. is recalling an estimated 99 2014 to 2018 service bodies that were added onto a Ford Transit van chassis because they may lack the required padded trim that protects occupants from a head impact.

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