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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2019

2019 Ram 1500 Pickups Recalled for Power Steering

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling nearly 160,000 2019 Ram 1500 pickups — almost one-third of which are still in dealer hands — due to reports of power-steering loss.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2019

Driver Assistance Systems Need Common Naming: AAA

In an effort to clear up confusion for motorists when researching or using advanced safety systems, AAA has proposed a set of standardized technology names for describing an array of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

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NewsJanuary 26, 2019

Dangers of Leaving a Warming Up Vehicle

In the chilly winter weather many drivers think warming up their car by leaving the engine idling makes smart sense. Actually, it can be dangerous in a number of ways.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2019

Over 50% of Michigan Medical Marijuana Users Drive High

Some 56% of people who use medical cannabis for chronic pain say they have driven under the influence of the drug within two hours of using it, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2019

UPS Collaborates on Global Road Safety Initiative

UPS is working on a global safety initiative that is designed to address several global road safety issues, including driver training and pedestrian safety.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2019

Cellphone Manipulation Rises 57% in Virginia: IIHS

Virginia drivers were 57% more likely to manipulate a cellphone in 2018 than they were when IIHS conducted the same study in 2014, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found in an observational survey.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2019

Distracted Driving Decreases Slightly in Washington

A new observational survey finds a slight decrease in distracted driving in Washington, with the distraction rate dipping by 1% in 2018 as compared to 2017, reports MyNorthwest.

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Newsby Paul ClintonJanuary 24, 2019

Hyundai to Offer Air-Bag System for Multiple Collisions

Because 30% of accidents involve a secondary impact, Hyundai Motor Group is developing a first-of-its-kind air-bag system designed to improve driver and passenger safety and reduce injuries in accidents with two or more collisions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2019

Best, Worst Driving States Ranked

Oregon tops the list as the most driver-friendly state in the nation followed by Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Texas, according to a new report from WalletHub.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

Texas Forms Autonomous Vehicle Task Force

The Texas Department of Transportation is developing a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Task Force with the goal of advancing Texas as a hub for new initiatives and investments in self-driving vehicle projects.

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