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NewsMarch 30, 2018

Tesla Model S Sedans Recalled for Power Steering Component

Tesla Motors is recalling an estimated 123,000 Model S vehicles built before April 2016 because the bolts in the power steering component may be corroded and could possibly fail. In the event the bolts fail, the driver would still be able to steer the car but would be required to use "excessive force," leading to an increased risk of injury.

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NewsMarch 29, 2018

Uber Settles in Fatal Autonomous Crash

Uber has halted all testing for self-driving vehicles after what is considered the first fatality by an autonomous car.

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NewsMarch 29, 2018

Les Schwab Recalls Retread Truck Tires

Les Schwab is recalling 41,336 steel-belted radial retread truck tires because the vulcanizing compound used during the process may not have been completely cured, which can lead to incomplete adhesion of the tread to the tire casing.

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NewsMarch 29, 2018

Affectiva's AI Tech Detects Driver Emotions

A Boston-based company that specializes in emotion detection technology has begun offering its Affectiva Automotive AI product to vehicle manufacturers. The product, which is considered the first in-cabin artificial intelligence sensing solution, is designed to improve road safety by identifying dangerous driving behavior.

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Close-up of a seatbelt buckle fastened in a vehicle, highlighting the importance of seatbelt use for driver and passenger safety.
Articlesby StaffMarch 29, 2018

Why Seatbelts Still Matter More Than Ever

Seatbelts remain one of the most effective safety tools in any vehicle. Here’s why buckling up matters beyond avoiding a ticket.

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NewsMarch 29, 2018

Texas Leads Nation in Drowsy Driving Fatalities

Texas led the country in sleep-related crash fatalities in 2016, according to a recent study about the prevalence of deadly accidents stemming from sleep deprivation. The Lone Star state recorded 159 deaths, accounting for 22.1% of all drowsy driving fatalities nationwide.

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NewsMarch 28, 2018

Uber Ends Autonomous Car Testing in California

Uber will not renew its current permit to test autonomous vehicles in California, which ends testing in the state for the foreseeable future, reports the San Francisco Chronicle.

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NewsMarch 28, 2018

NADA Backs National Safety Council's Recall Campaign

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) announced its support of the National Safety Council "Check To Protect" recall campaign at its annual show in Las Vegas.

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NewsMarch 27, 2018

Arizona Halts Uber's Autonomous Testing

Arizona's Gov. Doug Ducey called the crash "an unquestionable failure" and suspended Uber's ability to test self-driving cars on public roads throughout the state.

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NewsMarch 27, 2018

Seatbelt Enforcement Aims to Reduce Fatalities in Rural Colorado

Colorado authorities have begun their Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement in rural counties to motivate drivers to buckle up and reduce fatalities.

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