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News•August 3, 2011

NTSB Crash Investigation Underscores Dangers of Panic-Like Steering

WASHINGTON - A recent finding by the National Transportation Safety Board drives home one of the tenets of fleet safety: At highway speeds, overcorrecting or excessive steering can cause the driver to lose control, forcing the vehicle to slide sideways or roll over.

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News•August 3, 2011

Dodge Durango Named IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick’

AUBURN HILLS, MI - Dodge Durango has been named a “Top Safety Pick” for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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News•August 3, 2011

Volvo Warns Against Using Aftermarket Parts in Collision Repair

ROCKLEIGH, NJ – Volvo Cars of North America LLC on July 18 issued a service manager bulletin advising its dealers to warn collision shops, insurance adjusters and vehicle owners against the use of aftermarket or salvage parts in the repair of a Volvo vehicle damaged in a collision.

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Articles•by Cheryl Knight•August 1, 2011

Valero Saves 6.5 CPM With Fleet Right-Sizing Initiative

Thanks to advancing technology, four-cylinder models are producing better performance for North America’s largest independent petroleum refiner and marketer versus its previous V-6 models.

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Articles•by Sean Lyden•August 1, 2011

6 Mobile Applications to Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents

This article features six apps that can curb distracted driving by disabling app and mobile device functionality or by providing hands-free functionality of various types.

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News•July 25, 2011

Nissan LEAF Earns 5-Star NCAP Rating

FRANKLIN, TN Nissan said the LEAF is the first all-electric vehicle to earn this distinction.

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News•July 20, 2011

Faulty Switch Prompts Ford Truck & SUV Recall

WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. is recalling 26,715 trucks and SUVs because of a potential problem with a multi-function switch. The problem could lead to malfunction of turn signals, tail lights, hazard warning flashers and brake lights, reported the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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News•July 20, 2011

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

Here is some advice, offered by the Utah DMV, on the proper way to park on a hill.

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News•July 20, 2011

E-One Recalling 80 Fire Trucks

WASHINGTON – Fire rescue truck manufacturer E-One is recalling 80 model-year 2010 and 2011 vehicles because of a potential problem with door handle mount brackets.

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News•July 20, 2011

Detroit to Host EV Safety Summit

WARRENDALE, PA - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and SAE International will co-sponsor the 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit Sept. 27-28 at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Hotel in Detroit.

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