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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

NHTSA Seeks Public Input on Crash Testing Program

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will hold a public meeting on Sept. 14 to collect public feedback about its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) that determines crash worthiness and rollover safety, according to the agency.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2018

2019 Acura RDX Earns Top Safety Pick+

After passing five crashworthiness tests with flying colors, the redesigned 2019 Acura RDX was awarded a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2018

Three FCA Recalls Address Powertrain Defects

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently issued three separate recalls of select Jeep Cherokee compact SUVs and Chrysler Pacifica minivans for diverse problems connected with the power train.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2018

Video: Driving in a Lightning Storm

Follow these tips to stay safe if you're driving during a lightning storm.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsAugust 9, 2018

IIHS Developing Ratings for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

The new ratings program would extend the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's work toward developing objective tools for evaluating adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping systems.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2018

Pot Breathalyzer Device Holds Promise for Detecting Drug Impairment

A new device developed by Oakland-based Hound Labs can detect whether a driver has smoked marijuana in the last two hours — a peak impairment timeframe.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

Volkswagen Tiguan Recalled for LED Module

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., is recalling an estimated 45,457 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUVs because the LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit and increase the chance of a fire.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2018

Sacramento Allows Driver-less Car Testing

Phantom Auto will begin testing autonomous vehicles in Sacramento, Calif., under a new agreement with the city that allows testing with no occupants in the car. The vehicles will be operated by remote drivers at computers in Silicon Valley, reports the Sacramento Bee.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

Distracted Driving Citations Spike in Georgia

Georgia law officers wrote 961 tickets in July for motorists who violated the state's new hands-free law, which went into effect on July 1, which was a more than 30% increase from the year before.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2018

Video: 5 Tips for Replacing Tires

Keeping fleet vehicle safe requires drivers to pay closer attention to the tread wear pattern on the company vehicle. Here are five tips to enhance preventive maintenance.

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