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News•June 19, 2012

Diesel Exhaust Linked to Lung Cancer, Says WHO

LYON, FRANCE – The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has classified diesel engine exhaust as “carcinogenic to humans."

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News•June 19, 2012

Honda Recalling 50,190 2012-MY Civics

WASHINGTON – American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 50,190 2012 model-year Honda Civic vehicles because of a potential problem with the driveshaft, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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News•June 19, 2012

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: What to Watch Out for on Rural Roads

Here are nine steps your fleet drivers can take to avoid mishaps on rural roads.

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News•June 19, 2012

Toyota to Correct Owner’s Manual for 2013-MY Scion FR-S

WASHINGTON – Toyota this month is mailing out corrected owner’s manual inserts to owners of the 2013 model-year Scion FR-S.

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News•June 19, 2012

NHTSA Honors 15 Highway Safety Advocates and Groups

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - The federal agency’s Public Service Awards are presented at the 30th annual Lifesaver’s Conference, held in Florida on Friday, June 15.

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News•June 14, 2012

Chrysler Says Data Shows 1993-2004 Jeep Models Are Safe In Response to NHTSA Investigation

AUBURN HILLS, MI - Chrysler Group said it's cooperating with a National Highway Transportation Safety Administration investigation of 1993 - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee models regarding the potential for a vehicle fire in a rear-end collision.

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News•June 12, 2012

NHTSA Study Says Improved Vehicle Designs Over 8 Years Reduced Highway Fatalities and Injuries

WASHINGTON –The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a report that said new vehicle designs between MY-2000 and MY-2008 helped save 2000 lives and prevented 1 million occupant injuries in 2008.

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News•June 11, 2012

Chrysler Expands Jeep Liberty Recall to 2006-2007 Model Years

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler is recalling 137,176 model-year 2006 and 2007 Jeep Liberty SUVs.

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News•June 7, 2012

U.S. DOT Issues New Plan and $2.4M in Funding to Prevent Distracted Driving

WASHINGTON - The plan provides an outline for different groups, including lawmakers and safety organizations, to follow in order to reduce the risk distracted driving presents. The funding is for two pilot programs, one in California, the other in Delaware.

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News•June 7, 2012

Texas DOT Approves 80 mph Speed Limit on Austin Area Roads

AUSTIN - The 82nd Texas Legislature passed the bill Texas’ Governor Rick Perry signed HB 1201, which allows the TxDOT to establish speeds up to 85 mph on certain Texas highways.

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