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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2018

Storm Delays NHTSA's New Car Assessment Meeting

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) postponed its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) public meeting to Oct. 1 due to anticipated severe weather from Hurricane Florence.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2018

Improved BMW X2 Earns Top Safety Pick

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has advanced BMW's 2018 X2 models built after July that offer improved head restraints and optional front crash prevention to a higher safety award level.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2018

Ford Edge Recalled for Door Striker Bolts

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 555 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles because some door striker bolts may be 5 millimeters shorter than the required length.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2018

Video: 9 Tips for Driving in Heavy Rain

Hurricane season is a good time to remind drivers how to stay safe if they are forced to drive in torrential rains and wind. Experts suggest these tips.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2018

GM Recalls 1M Pickups, SUVs for Steering Defect

General Motors is recalling an estimated 1.01 million 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, and Suburban; GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon; and Cadillac Escalade trucks and large SUVs for a steering problem.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2018

Nissan's 2018 Kicks, Sentra Named Top Safety Picks

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2018 Nissan Kicks and 2018 and 2019 Sentra with its Top Safety Pick award when the cars are equipped with specific features.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2018

GM Recalls 9 Models for Brake System Defect

General Motors is recalling 230,013 2018 and 2019 Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick vehicles because they may be equipped with brakes that have defective pistons.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2018

Feds Schedule Hearings on Trump's Fuel Economy Plan

Federal agencies will take public input on the Trump administration's plan to relax fuel economy standards at three hearings later this month, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

Non-crash Fire Claims 19% Higher in Recalled Vehicles

The frequency of non-crash fire claims for passenger vehicles subsequently recalled was 19% higher than non-recalled models, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute. After the recall, the difference in non-crash fire claim frequency dropped to 11%.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

Volvo Aims for Safety Standard for Autonomous Vehicle Communication

Safety engineers behind the Volvo 360c, a new autonomous concept from Volvo Cars, are aiming to create a universal standard for a safe method of communication between fully autonomous vehicles and other road users.

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