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News•March 6, 2013

New Research Might Aid Efforts to Combat Drugged Driving

A study shows that cannabis can be detected in the blood of daily smokers for a month after last intake. The research results suggest that establishment of 'per se' THC legislation might achieve a reduction in motor vehicle injuries and deaths.

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News•March 6, 2013

National Safety Council to Host Free Seminar on Employer Cell Phone Policy

The one-day event, free of charge, will be held April 25 in Long Beach, Calif.

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News•March 6, 2013

Study: Making a Left-Hand Turn While Talking on a Hands-Free Phone Is a Risky Combination

New neuroscience research in Canada indicates that such a turn requires a huge amount of brain activation and involves multiple areas of the brain. Combining this task with a phone conversation is a dangerous undertaking, compromising vision and alertness.

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News•March 6, 2013

2014-MY Subaru Forester Draws IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick’ Award

The Top Safety Pick award recognizes vehicles that draw a “good” rating -- the highest rating available -- in four IIHS crash tests: moderate overlap front, side, rollover and rear.

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News•March 5, 2013

Volvo Unveils Cyclist Detection Safety Feature with Auto Brake

A cyclist in the same lane swerving out in front of the car is one incident type that is addressed by Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with full auto brake, which will be available in the Volvo V40, S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 models from mid-May this year.

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News•March 4, 2013

Volvo Group Invests in DriveCam, Inc.

DriveCam, Inc. today announced that Volvo Group Venture Capital, a subsidiary to the Volvo Group, has made a strategic investment in DriveCam, a global driver risk management company.

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Articles•by Grace Suizo•March 1, 2013

Raising the Bar for Fleet Safety Even Higher in 2013

While the first-ever Fleet Safety Conference in 2012 set the bar pretty high with an impressive turnout and packed sessions, this year’s event promises to provide even more value for safety and fleet professionals.

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News•February 28, 2013

Continental and BMW Partner to Develop Highway-Speed Automated Vehicle Technologies

Automotive supplier Continental and automaker BMW are working together to develop technologies that will allow for vehicles to drive themselves at highway speeds. The two companies signed a joint development agreement in Jan. 2013.

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News•February 27, 2013

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Safely Driving Around Slow-Moving Vehicles

A special symbol is commonly displayed on the back of slow-moving vehicles, alerting approaching drivers to slow down and use extra precautions.

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News•February 27, 2013

BMW Recalling Vehicles to Address Electrical Issue

BMW is recalling 504,545 2008-2012 model-year 1-Series coupes and convertibles, 2007-2011 MY 3-Series coupes and convertibles, 2007-2011 MY 3-Series sedans, 2007-2011 MY 3-Series sports wagons, and 2009-2011 MY Z4 vehicles.

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