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Articles•August 7, 2012

AAA Arizona 'Stretches the Safety Zone'

As a response to workplace accidents and high workers’ compensation expenses, AAA Arizona implemented and was recognized for its comprehensive safety program.

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Articles•August 7, 2012

2012 AFLA Conference to Focus on Innovation

Scheduled for Sept.10-12 in San Antonio, the 2012 Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) Conference is centered on the principles of innovation, all from the perspective of the commercial fleet manager.

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News•August 2, 2012

Driving Dynamics Honored With Two Awards for Publication Excellence

NEWARK, DE - The APEX Awards for Publication Excellence is an annual competition for publishers, editors, writers and designers who create print, web, electronic and social media.

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News•August 1, 2012

Honda Recalling Acura ILX, Honda CR-V Vehicles

WASHINGTON – American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 172,837 2013 model-year Acura ILX and 2012 model-year Honda CR-V vehicles because of a potential problem with the door latch mechanisms.

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News•August 1, 2012

GM Developing Wireless Pedestrian Detection Technology

DETROIT – General Motors researchers are developing a promising driver assistance feature designed to detect pedestrians and bicyclists on congested streets or in poor visibility conditions before the driver notices them.

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News•August 1, 2012

Hyundai Recalling Santa Fe, Sonata Vehicles to Address Airbag Issues

WASHINGTON – Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc. is issuing two vehicle safety recalls – one covering 199,118 2007-2009 model-year Hyundai Santa Fe crossover SUVs and another covering 22,512 2012-2013 model-year Hyundai Sonata sedans.

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News•August 1, 2012

TRW Automotive Subsidiary Agrees to Plead Guilty to Safety Systems Price Fixing

WASHINGTON – TRW Deutschland Holding GmbH, a Germany-based subsidiary of U.S.-based TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., has agreed to plead guilty for its involvement in a conspiracy to fix prices of seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels. The parts were sold to two German automobile manufacturers and installed in cars sold in the U.S., the Department of Justice announced.

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News•August 1, 2012

‘Drive by Example’ Group Launches Corporate Protection Program

INDEPENDENCE, MO - Driver safety organization Drive by Example has launched the Drive by Example Corporate Protection Program, a national driver safety initiative designed to help businesses and corporations address the serious risk and liability issues created by employee cell phone and smart phone use while driving on the job.

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News•July 30, 2012

inthinc Focuses on Driver Behavior to Improve Fleet Safety and Efficiency

SALT LAKE CITY – By integrating inthinc telematics, fleet solutions and driver safety solutions, fleets on average reduce speeding by 86 percent, aggressive driving by 89 percent, crashes by 90 percent and improve seat belt use by 88 percent.

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News•July 30, 2012

Ford Recalling MY 2001-2004 Escapes

WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. is recalling 423,634 2001-2004 model-year Ford Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control to address the risk of a stuck throttle.

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