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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2019

Drugged Driving Deaths in Iowa Nearly Double

Incidents of drugged driving that resulted in a death in Iowa are on the rise, state law enforcement officers have told a local media outlet.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2019

Pickup Trucks Need to Improve Passenger-Side Protection: IIHS

While most pickups put through the passenger-side small overlap front test struggled to maintain their structure, the Ford F-150 and the Nissan Titan earned a "good" rating.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

Nevada Considering Textalyzer Tech to Reduce Crashes

Nevada is considering legislation that would allow police to use a device known as a "textalyzer," which connects to a cell phone and looks for user activity, to determine if a driver was texting during a car crash.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

Volvo to Add Camera System to Reduce Distracted, Drunk Driving

Starting in the early 2020s, Volvo Cars will install in-car cameras and other sensors that monitor drivers for intoxicated or distracted behavior and allow the car to intervene if the motorist does not respond to warning signals.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMarch 19, 2019

Hyundai, Kia Face New Engine Fire Investigations

Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. face new investigations into a spate of mechanical issues, including engine fires, that has led to the recall of millions of vehicles sold in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

Ford Recalls 2019 Fusion Energi for Voltage Issue

Ford Motor Co. is recalling an estimated 2,106 2019 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid midsize sedans because they may not adequately protect against direct and indirect contact of high voltage sources during normal operation.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

Audi's 2019 A6, Q8 Capture IIHS Top Safety Picks

Two of Audi's 2019 vehicles, including its next-generation A6 midsize sedan and Q8 flagship crossover, have earned recognition from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as top safety picks when equipped with specific headlights.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2019

Autonomous Vehicle Coalition Adds 9 Members

The Partners for Automated Vehicle Education has welcomed nine members to a coalition that was launched in January to educate the public and policymakers about the safety benefits of advanced vehicle technologies and self-driving vehicles.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2019

GM Recalls Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Trucks for Fuel Tanks

General Motors is recalling an estimated 18,547 2016 to 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks for a possible defect involving a sensor.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsMarch 15, 2019

How Stay on Top of Motor Vehicle Records

Regular monitoring of drivers' motor vehicle records help fleets further reduce accident risk. Here's how to do it.

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