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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2019

Lexus ES Recalled for Driver Knee Airbag

Toyota is recalling an estimated 560 2019 Lexus ES luxury sedans because the driver knee airbag may not have been properly fastened to the instrument assembly during the production process.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsApril 11, 2019

Why You Need a Fleet Safety Program

The annual accident rate for commercial fleets is around 20% and the average cost of a fleet accident is $70,000 — almost double the cost of the typical workplace injury.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2019

Ford Recalls F-Series for Engine Block Heater Cable

Ford Motor Co. is recalling an estimated 327,000 2015 to 2019 F-150 and 2017 to 2019 Super Duty vehicles with engine block heaters that had been inspected in accordance with a previous recall, specifically 18S45, for possible fire risk.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2019

Phone Addicts Worse Threat Than Drunk Drivers, Study Finds

Drivers are 10% more distracted behind the wheel than last year and the number of cell phone addicts has doubled, according to Zendrive's third annual "Distracted Driving Study," which analyzed over 160 billion miles of data.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2019

Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid Recalled for Taillights

Honda is recalling an estimated 322,897 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles because moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, which could cause the loss of the tailgate lids lights and the taillights.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2019

Volvo's 2019 XC60, S90 Recalled for Front Seat Issue

Volvo Car USA is recalling an estimated 2,297 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles because the driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2019

Speeding Deaths Increase with Higher Limits

Speeding-related fatalities have increased with rising posted limits, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsApril 8, 2019

Recalls Rise 13%, Affected Vehicles Fall in 2018

While the number of recalls increased to 914 in 2018 as compared to 810 in 2017, the number of affected vehicles fell to 29.3 million as compared with 30.6 million in 2017, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsApril 5, 2019

How to Back Up a Vehicle (Without a Camera)

When you back up a vehicle, it's important to pivot your body and place your left hand in the right position on the wheel.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2019

VW's 2019 Jetta Earns NHTSA's Highest Safety Rating

Volkswagen's 2019 Jetta has garnered a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under its crash-testing program.

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