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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2018

Four Automakers Back Blockchain Tech

BMW, Ford, General Motors, and Renault have supported blockchain technology, which has been used in cryptocurrencies, for future vehicles. The four have joined the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI).

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NewsMay 5, 2018

Tips for Setting Mirrors to Eliminate Blind Zones

When you're behind the wheel, what you see — and what you don't see — can mean the difference between a safe ride or a sudden collision. That's why properly setting your mirrors to minimize blind spots is critically important.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2018

Ex-Volkswagen CEO Indicted for Fraud Over Diesel Scandal

Volkswagen's former chief executive Martin Winterkorn has been charged with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with the company's scheme to cheat U.S. diesel vehicle emissions requirements.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2018

Toyota to Build 60-Acre Automated Vehicle Test Site in Michigan

In an effort to rapidly advance development of its Toyota Guardian automated vehicle mode, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is building a closed-course test facility in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, which will be operational in October.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2018

Ford Broadens Recall of Transit Vans

Ford Motor Company is adding an estimated 26,000 2015 to 2017 Ford Transit full-size vans equipped with a trailer tow module to an existing recall — bringing the total recall in North America to nearly 99,900 vehicles.

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NewsMay 3, 2018

Consultant Touts Reimbursement as Risk Reducer

A consultant that offers vehicle reimbursement plans is touting the option as a way for corporations to reduce the risk associated with accidents, but the company's advice doesn't address several pitfalls of the strategy.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2018

Autonomous Vehicles May Reach Battlefields Before Roads

The Pentagon may deploy self-driving vehicles in combat zones to reduce the risk for military personnel who need to deliver supplies to troops, according to a report on Bloomberg.com.

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NewsMay 1, 2018

Drivers Not Ready for Autonomous Vehicles

If given a choice, a whopping 75% of U.S. drivers said they would still rather drive than ride in an autonomous vehicle with 71% noting that they would miss the act of driving, according to a recent survey by CariD.

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NewsApril 30, 2018

Vehicle Crashes Cause Most Workplace Fatalities

Transportation-related incidents ranked as the most common fatal event for workers in the U.S. in 2016, accounting for 2,083 deaths according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That number marks a slight increase over the 2,054 fatalities in 2015.

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NewsApril 28, 2018

Video: 12 Tips for Driving at Dawn and Dusk

Sunrise and sunset are two of the most dangerous times to be behind the wheel because the driver's view and vision are compromised. It's due to the fact that the light sky prevents a driver's eyes from adjusting to the dark roadway, which makes it very challenging to see pedestrians, cyclists and even other vehicles.

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