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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Mitsubishi Outlander Recalled for Rear Wheel Issue

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., is recalling an estimated 14,791 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander compact SUVs equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels because the certification label lists the wrong rear wheel rim size.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Hyundai's Santa Fe, Accent Named Top Safety Picks

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recently given two more Hyundai models 2018 Top Safety Pick status, including the 2019 Santa Fe and Accent. Hyundai has earned 10 2018 awards, including six models that have been named a Top Safety Pick+.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Driving Dynamics Hires Risk and Safety Consultant

Driving Dynamics, Inc. has hired Tracy Caldwell as its risk and safety services consultant for the Newark, Delaware-based provider of driver training to fleets in North America.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2018

Coping with Cognitive Distraction

At some point every driver will experience moments of tunnel vision — a sort of mental "checking out" that means they are no longer fully focused on the task at hand. In those moments, a driver may not see debris in the road or even an oncoming car.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2018

Texas Distracted Driving Law Not Working

A low number of tickets, critics say, shows that the new state law is much more difficult to enforce that earlier local ordinances.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2018

BMW MINI Cooper Countryman Recalled for Fuel System Issue

BMW of North America, LLC, is recalling nearly 10,000 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles because they may be missing a crash protection plate near the high-pressure fuel pump.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2018

Geotab Hoping to Increase City Safety with More Data

Data and telematics provider Geotab is deepening its role in seeking to increase safety in municipalities by forming partnerships with Vision Zero Network and Together for Safer Roads, the company has announced.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2018

Illinois Increases Penalty for Texting While Driving

A new law that will reclassify a first-time offense of texting while driving as a moving violation will go into effect on July 1, 2019 in Illinois and will boost the penalty for violators.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2018

Nissan Altima Tops Most-Stolen List

The 2017 Nissan Altima was the most frequently stolen vehicle in 2017 with 1,153 thefts nationwide, according to the latest Hot Wheels report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2018

2019 Subaru Ascent Earns Top Safety Pick+

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named Subaru's 2019 Ascent midsize SUV a 2018 Top Safety Pick+ when outfitted with good-rated LED headlights. This makes seven Subaru vehicles that have earned the institute's highest award.

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