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News•March 14, 2012

Azure Dynamics Recalling 261 Balance Hybrid Vehicles

WASHINGTON – Azure Dynamics is recalling 261 2010-2012 model-year Balance Hybrid vehicles manufactured on the Ford E-450 chassis. An electrical system issue may lead to engine stalling and failure to restart.

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News•March 14, 2012

Caliber Collision Centers Continues Expansion in L.A. Area

LEWISVILLE, TX -- Caliber Collision Centers announced it has continued expansion into the Los Angeles area with the acquisition of Autocraft of Torrance, Calif.

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News•March 14, 2012

New Va. Law Amends Salvage Title Requirements

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has approved a bill that amends the state’s salvage vehicle laws. The new law, which goes into effect on July 1, adds a new type of vehicle classification – a “repairable vehicle” -- along with an exemption that lets insurers dispose of such vehicles at auction without having to apply for a salvage title certificate.

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News•March 14, 2012

Nissan Recalling 8,120 Infiniti M45 Vehicles

WASHINGTON – Nissan North America is recalling 8,120 2003-2004 model-year Infiniti M45 vehicles because of a potential problem with the fuel gauge.

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News•March 14, 2012

Mack Recalling 240 CNG Trucks

WASHINGTON – Mack Trucks Inc. is recalling 240 Mack LEU and MRU trucks built to operate on compressed natural gas. On these vehicles, the alternator ground cable runs directly to the starter, which defeats the circuit protection.

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News•March 14, 2012

U.S. Senate Passes $109B Transportation Bill

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday, March 14, approved a $109 billion transportation bill that would give states greater spending flexibility while maintaining the current level of funding for highway and transit projects for two years. The legislation includes funding for highway safety programs and for rebuilding roads, bridges and rail systems.

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News•March 13, 2012

Southern Louisiana Flash Floods Prompt State of Emergency

LAFAYETTE, LA – Louisiana state authorities on Monday, March 12, declared a state of emergency in four south Louisiana parishes because of flash flooding in the wake of overnight thunderstorms. Here is contact information on how to receive road condition updates, along with a list of safety tips to share with your drivers.

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News•March 13, 2012

Study Underscores Benefits of Ignition Interlock Devices for First-Time Offenders

ARLINGTON, VA — A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) concludes that motorists convicted for the first time of alcohol-impaired driving are less likely to reoffend if they have to install ignition interlocks on their vehicles.

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News•March 13, 2012

Embark Safety and Driving Dynamics Form Strategic Partnership to Further Improve Road Safety

ORLANDO -– Embark Safety LLC, the provider of “How’s My Driving” safety decals, announced a strategic relationship with Driving Dynamics, a leading provider of advanced behind-the-wheel and online driver training programs. The underlying mission behind the partnership is to better position both companies to reduce fleet-related accidents.

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News•March 13, 2012

Telogis Adds 'Driver Scorecard' Driver Behavior Management Feature to Telogis Fleet Platform

ALISO VIEJO, CA - Telogis Inc., further enhances its driver safety capabilities with the introduction of Telogis Driver Scorecard — part of the Telogis Fleet Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) fleet management system — to more easily manage and communicate the behaviors that directly influence driver and asset safety.

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