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News•March 27, 2012

AT&T Labs Develops Steering Wheel That Provides Navigation Via Haptic Feedback

FLORHAM PARK, NJ – AT&T Labs has developed a new type of steering wheel that uses vibration patterns to deliver navigation information to drivers, according to the MIT Technology Review.

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News•March 27, 2012

Volvo Debuts Pedestrian Airbag in V40

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – This month’s International Geneva Motor Show saw the debut of the 2013 model-year Volvo V40 – a vehicle that features airbag technology designed to protect pedestrians as well as occupants. Though Volvo doesn’t intend to sell the model in the U.S., the five-door hatchback’s pedestrian airbag represents a milestone in automotive safety technology.

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News•March 26, 2012

Subaru Recalling 275,000 Forester SUVs

WASHINGTON – Subaru of America Inc. is recalling 275,000 2009-2012 model-year Forester SUVs because their rear seat belts fail to permit proper installation and attachment of a child restraint in the seat. There’s a problem with the automatic locking retractor in the seat belt assemblies located in the rear center seating.

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News•March 26, 2012

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

This week's installment addresses the art of parallel parking. Some of today's cars can manage this task automatically. But most drivers still need to master the more traditional method.

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News•March 26, 2012

SmartDrive’s Fleet Safety Program Recognized in 2012 Computerworld Honors Program

SAN DIEGO - SmartDrive was recognized for its innovative fleet safety solutions that improve driver performance, helping to lower fuel consumption, decrease harmful emissions, reduce collisions, and save lives.

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News•March 26, 2012

NHTSA Offers Tips for Safe Travel in 15-Passenger Vans

WASHINGTON – As the spring driving season gets under way, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging drivers of 15-passenger vans to take specific steps to keep safe — including buckling up every trip, every time.

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News•March 26, 2012

Liggio Elected President of Driving Dynamics

NEWARK, DE – The Driving Dynamics board of directors has elected Art Liggio president of the company, effective March 21.

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News•March 22, 2012

Fleet Safety Conference: Learn How to Avoid Fleet-Related Lawsuits

TORRANCE, CA - The inaugural Fleet Safety Conference will take place May 22-23 at the Renaissance Schaumburg in Schaumburg, Ill. Litigation is expensive, time-consuming, and stressful. Let the experts at the Fleet Safety Conference help you protect your fleet.

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News•March 22, 2012

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

CYPRESS, CA -The vehicle received a "good" test score in front impact crash testing, side impact crash testing, roof strength test results, and rear crash protection/head restraint ratings.

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News•March 21, 2012

2012-MY Hyundai Sonata Hybrids May Face Recall

WASHINGTON – Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center might recall 14,728 2011-2012 model-year Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vehicles because the center rear seat belt in these vehicles fails to meet all applicable federal safety standards, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported. However, the full recall is still in question.

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