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News•by Marianne Matthews•May 30, 2019

Honda Recalls CR-V for Steering Wheel Core

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling an estimated 118,598 2019 CR-V vehicles because the metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs. These can damage the harnesses routed within, possibly disabling the driver’s air bag or causing it to deploy unexpectedly.

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News•by Staff•May 29, 2019

Daimler Vans Recalls Metris for Power Steering Problem

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling an estimated 9,471 2016-2017 Metris vehicles due to a power steering issue.

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News•by Marianne Matthews•May 29, 2019

NICB Warns Drivers to Lock It or Lose It

From 2016-2018, nearly 230,000 vehicles nationwide went missing due to keys left inside, creating a crime of opportunity for auto thieves, reports the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

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News•by Marianne Matthews•May 28, 2019

NHTSA Gives 2019 Infiniti QX50 5-Star Safety Rating

Under its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently gave the 2019 Infiniti QX50 its 5-star overall safety rating—the highest rating a vehicle can receive.

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News•by Marianne Matthews•May 28, 2019

Kia Stinger Captures IIHS Top Safety Pick+

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently bestowed its highest safety recognition on the 2019 Kia Stinger. The car received a Top Safety Pick+ award when it is equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights.

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Articles•by Marianne Matthews•May 24, 2019

8 Summer Driving Tips

Of AAA's 7 million calls during summer, the top issues include flat tires, dead batteries, and lockouts.

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News•by Staff•May 24, 2019

Ignition Interlocks Helping Lower Drunk Driving Fatalities

In-vehicle breathalyzers have halted alcohol-impaired drivers from starting their engines over 3 million times in the past 12 years, according to data collected from 11 ignition interlock manufacturers and evaluated by Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

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News•by Staff•May 24, 2019

General Contractors Create Highway Work Zone Safety Campaign

Associated General Contractors of America officials noted that 73% of contractors report that the risk of highway work zone crashes is greater now than it was a decade ago.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Andy Lundin•May 23, 2019

Fleet Safety's Focus on Policy and Technology

Fleets need to have back up from its organization to instill a profound safety culture. Having full support from the top down will initiate efforts that are aimed at improving driver safety.

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News•by Staff•May 23, 2019

Florida Makes Texting While Driving Primary Offense

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has signed legislation into law that makes texting behind the wheel a primary traffic offense. Only three states now categorize it as a secondary offense.

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