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News•by Staff•April 3, 2019

71% of Drivers Take Photos of Roadway Emergencies

While 24% of U.S. motorists admit to taking photos or video during normal driving conditions, about 71% say they do so when they see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road, according to a new survey.

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News•by Staff•April 3, 2019

2019 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler Recalled for Steering Column

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 52 2019 Ram 1500 pickups and 2019 Jeep Wrangler compact SUVs because the steering column stub shafts may break and cause the wheel to detach from the column.

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News•by Staff•April 2, 2019

Consumers Continue to Mistrust Autonomous Vehicles

Two-thirds of U.S. consumers said self-driving cars should be held to higher government safety standards than traditional vehicles driven by people, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

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News•by Staff•April 2, 2019

Hands-Free Law Fails to Deter Georgia Drivers

While 77% of Georgia respondents to a new survey know about a recent hands-free law while driving, more than 60% say they still see drivers texting or emailing behind the wheel.

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News•by Staff•April 1, 2019

Toyota Prius, Prius Prime Earn Top Safety Pick

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently recognized the 2019 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime with Top Safety Pick awards, which means Toyota now has earned seven safety awards for its 2019 models.

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News•by Paul Clinton•March 29, 2019

New Jersey Expected to Continue Marijuana Legalization Push

New Jersey lawmakers failed to agree on a plan to legalize marijuana in late March, which temporarily staved off a new wave of high-risk driver behavior from those who indulge.

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News•by Marianne Matthews•March 29, 2019

7 Tips for Navigating Potholes

Severe winter weather can often lead to potholes, which show up in the spring. That's because potholes are often caused when water seeps into soil under the pavement and then freezes and thaws, weakening the road.

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News•by Staff•March 29, 2019

Ex-NHTSA Official Joins Uber's Autonomous Vehicle Team

Uber Technologies Inc. has hired Nat Beuse, a long-time official at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration overseeing vehicle safety research, to support the company's efforts to develop safe self-driving vehicles, reports Reuters.

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News•by Staff•March 29, 2019

Volkswagen Recalls 2019 Quartet for Rear Axle Coil Springs

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling an estimated 56,173 cars and SUVs, because the rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

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News•by Staff•March 28, 2019

72% of Commercial Drivers Admit to Distracted Driving

More than 90% of commercial drivers believe that reading a text while behind the wheel of their company vehicle is considered distracted driving, yet nearly half of those drivers say they have done it.

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