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News•March 15, 2011

GM SUVs, Honda Odyssey, Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

ARLINGTON, VA – The IIHS announced that three GM vehicles, the GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, and Chevrolet Traverse, and the Honda Odyssey, are the 2011 Top Safety Pick winners.

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News•March 10, 2011

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

Here are some safety tips -- provided by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles -- to help drivers who suddenly find themselves in a roadway work zone.

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News•March 8, 2011

New inthinc Portal Scores Commercial Drivers in Real Time

SALT LAKE CITY - The Web-based reporting system provides commercial fleets with a way to increase driver safety and monitor organizational compliance by monitoring risky or inefficient driving behavior.

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News•March 8, 2011

Survey Finds 19% of Drivers Use Internet on the Road

BLOOMINGTON, IL – Results from an online survey conducted by State Farm found that 19 percent of drivers use the Internet while driving, primarily on their smartphones.

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Articles•March 7, 2011

Identifying Safety Metrics to Create a Safer Fleet

Attaining a high level of safety within a fleet is more than a policy and a dollop of training. Fleet managers must identify and implement key metrics to keep drivers safe and minimize costs.

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News•March 2, 2011

IIHS Petitions for Stronger Underride Guards on Tractor-Trailers

ARLINGTON, VA - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said it is petitioning the federal government to require stronger underride guards that will remain in place during a crash and to mandate guards for more large trucks and trailers.

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News•March 2, 2011

AAA Offers Advice on Protection from Potholes

When winter's snow and ice finally melt away, they invariably leave behind an unpleasant reminder of this winter's severe storm season -- potholes.

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News•March 2, 2011

Ford's Rear Inflatable Seat Belt Wins Award

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - Ford's rear inflatable seat belt was named the "2011 Best New Technology" by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at the Canadian International Auto Show.

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News•March 2, 2011

Ford Introduces SYNC Emergency Assistance in Multiple Languages

COLOGNE, GERMANY - Ford announced it will provide vehicle drivers and passengers across Europe and nearby regions with a new Emergency Assistance feature as part of the SYNC package.

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News•March 2, 2011

Diamond Coach Recalling 1,320 Buses

WASHINGTON - Diamond Coach Corp. is recalling 1,320 model-year 2006-2010 buses because of a potential fire risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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