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News•May 22, 2013

KME Recalling 695 Emergency Vehicles

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling 695 emergency vehicles, including Predators and Panthers.

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News•May 22, 2013

Tornado-Preparedness Advice for Your Fleet Drivers

Here’s some advice, culled from AAA and State Farm, on what safety measures your drivers can take if a tornado approaches while they’re on the road.

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News•May 22, 2013

New IIHS Video Explains Frontal Crash Testing Methods

The video demonstrates how structural performance, dummy injury measures and restraint systems affect a vehicle's frontal crash rating.

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News•May 21, 2013

Hawaii's Governor Signs Seat Belt and Distracted Driving Bills into Law

New Hawaii laws require seat belts for both front and back seat occupants, and prohibit texting while driving.

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News•May 20, 2013

Ford Fusion Energi Earns Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA

The Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid joins the Ford Fusion and the Ford Fusion Hybrid, which previously received five-star safety ratings.

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News•May 20, 2013

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: What to Do When You're Stuck in Mud or Sand

It’s one of those uh-oh moments – you realize your wheels are spinning because your vehicle is stuck in mud or sand. So what steps can you take to get unstuck?

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News•May 20, 2013

NHTSA Says It's Working to Mitigate Vehicle Cybersecurity Risks

NHTSA’s David Strickland, NHTSA's administrator, testified during a U.S. Senate Committee on Science, Commerce, and Transportation hearing on May 15 regarding the challenges advanced electronics represent in modern and upcoming vehicles.

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News•May 16, 2013

2013 Outlander Sport and 2014 Forester Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Recognition

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said the 2014 Subaru Forester is the first vehicle to earn top scores in the organization’s new small overlap front crash test. IIHS said the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport earned “acceptable” ratings in the test.

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News•May 15, 2013

NTSB Recommends Changing Legal Standard for DUI

The National Transportation Safety Board on May 14 voted to recommend that all 50 states lower the blood-alcohol content (BAC) DUI threshold from 0.08 to 0.05.

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News•May 15, 2013

Chrysler Recalling Certain Jeeps and RAM 1500 Trucks

Chrysler Group is issuing three separate recalls affecting a total of 301,283 vehicles. The largest of the three recalls affects 295,345 Jeeps.

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