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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway Testing Safety Tech to Reduce Insurance Claims

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies will begin testing advanced safety technology from Safe Drive Systems with a select group of vehicles in client fleets to see if the radar-based collision avoidance technology can reduce insurance claims.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2018

Video: Reminding Drivers to Wear Seat Belts

Commercial fleet managers should mandate that drivers always remain buckled up when operating a company vehicle. While it's a relatively simple reminder, seat-belt use should be strongly emphasized as a way to keep the employee driver safe and limit liability.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2018

Speeding Declines After Boston Reduces Limit

Speeding declined significantly in Boston, after the city lowered the limit to 25 miles per hour from 30 mph, according to new analysis from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released today.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2018

Ford Recalls Edge, Three Others for Power Supply Cable

Ford is recalling about 100 vehicles from four nameplates, including the 2018 Edge midsize SUV, because the power supply cable fastener may not be properly secured to the alternator or the starter motor, Ford has announced.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2018

Ford Recalls Three Electric Cars

Ford is recalling 50,000 older battery-electric passenger cars from three nameplates, including the Focus Electric, Fusion Energi, and C-Max Energi, due to a possible defect with the 120-volt convenience charging cable that could cause a fire, according to the company.

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Articlesby Andy LundinAugust 27, 2018

Motor Vehicle Record Checks Lower Personal Use Risks

Fleets are encouraged to review company driver motor vehicle reports more than once a year, as this will help further limit potential liability risks resulting from a crash.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2018

Aerial Platform Company to Lead Safety Workshops

Two representatives from JLG will offer workshops on safety standards and aerial devices at an upcoming safety conference.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2018

Improved Headlights Help Hyundai Kona Earn Top Safety Award

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has upgraded the 2018 Hyundai Kona to a Top Safety Pick+, after the automaker began offering LED projector headlights to limit glare for oncoming drivers in May.

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NewsAugust 24, 2018

Video: What to Do If Brakes Fail

With today’s sophisticated vehicles, fortunately, brake failure isn't a common occurrence. However, even the unexpected can happen — and if it does, it can be a frightening and dangerous situation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2018

FCA Recalls Four Models for Rear Brakes

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 154,337 Dodge Grand Caravans, Jeep Compasses, Dodge Journeys, and Jeep Cherokees for brake performance problems.

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