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News•August 19, 2010

Swedish Man Gets $1 Million Speeding Ticket

SWITZERLAND - A Swedish driver caught driving at 180 mph in Switzerland is likely to receive a world-record speeding fine of $1 million, according to Press TV. .

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News•August 18, 2010

Cadillac CTS, Infiniti M37/M56 Draw 'Top Safety Pick'

ARLINGTON, VA - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given Top Safety Pick awards to the 2011 Cadillac CTS and Infiniti M37/M56, after the vehicles performed exceptionally well in roof strength tests that assess how well vehicles would protect people in rollover crashes.

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News•August 18, 2010

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

Here's a simple driving safety tip, culled from the California Driver Handbook, which you may want to pass along to your fleet drivers as a friendly reminder.

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News•August 18, 2010

Mazda3 & Mazda5 to Be Recalled

WASHINGTON - Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling MY 2007-2009 Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles because of reports of sudden failure of the power steering assist, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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News•August 18, 2010

Seatbelt Issue Spurs GM Crossover Recall

WASHINGTON - General Motors Corp. is recalling more than 207,000 crossovers because of a potential problem with the second row of seatbelts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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News•August 18, 2010

Curt Manufacturing Recalls Class 3 Hitches

WASHINGTON - Curt Manufacturing Inc. is recalling nearly 6,700 Class 3 receiver hitches sold as aftermarket equipment, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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News•August 18, 2010

AAA Warns Dog Owners About Furry Distractions

ORLANDO, FL - A recent survey conducted by AAA and Kurgo asked dog owners how often they drive with their dog and about their habits behind the wheel. The survey found that drivers not only love to bring Fido along, but they also often engage in risky behaviors when man's best friend is along for the ride.

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News•August 18, 2010

Clinic Uses Simulator to Study Drowsy Driving

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Sleep Medicine Clinic, in association with NeuroTrials Research, recently received a driving simulator to test new sleep medications. The clinic is the only accredited sleep disorders center in Georgia to house a driving simulator.

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News•August 18, 2010

Hyundai Warns About Aftermarket Crash Parts

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - Hyundai Motor America recently issued a statement advising vehicle owners against the use of aftermarket crash parts. This is an issue that continues to stir debate among three distinct industries: auto, insurance and collision repair.

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News•August 12, 2010

Safety Management Webinar to Focus on Cost-Cutting Prevention Measures

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - GE Capital Fleet Services will host a free safety management webinar Aug. 17 to examine best practices in safety management and how those measures can deliver fleet cost reduction.

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