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News•August 5, 2010

AmeriFleet Donates $10K to Georgia Special Olympics

ATLANTA - AmeriFleet Transportation donated $10,000 to Georgia Special Olympics from the company's fourth annual golf tournament.

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News•August 4, 2010

Ford Advancing Crash Avoidance Technology

TRAVERSE CITY, MI - Ford Motor Co.'s researchers are developing advanced crash avoidance systems that use wireless and GPS technologies to help vehicles communicate with each other in traffic and help drivers avoid or mitigate accidents.

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News•August 4, 2010

Drivers Often Ignore Calif. Cell Phone Law

SACRAMENTO, CA - Although California's hands-free cell phone law went into effect two years ago, statistics indicate far too many motorists are still not dialed-in to the rules, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

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News•August 4, 2010

Insurance Researchers: Cadillac Escalade Tops Theft Loss List

ARLINGTON, VA - The rate at which people file insurance claims for theft is highest for versions of the 2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade, a luxury SUV. The Escalade is followed by the Ford F-250 crew pickup, Infiniti G37 luxury car, and Dodge Charger with a HEMI engine.

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News•August 4, 2010

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

Here is an explanation of what all those road lines mean, taken from the California Driver Handbook. You may want to pass this along to your drivers as a friendly reminder.

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News•August 4, 2010

NHTSA Reveals Vehicles to be Rated Under New Program

WASHINGTON - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on July 29 announced the lineup of MY 2011 passenger vehicles that will receive new safety ratings under the agency's revamped and updated 5-star safety ratings program.

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News•August 4, 2010

New Jersey Changes Vehicle Inspection Requirements

TRENTON, NJ - Beginning Aug. 1, biennial passenger vehicle inspections in New Jersey will entail only an emissions check.

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News•August 4, 2010

2011 BMW 5 Series Draws 'Top Safety Pick' Award

ARLINGTON, VA - After earning "good" ratings -- the highest given -- in all four safety evaluations, the redesigned BMW 5 Series has drawn "Top Safety Pick" status among large cars, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced.

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News•August 1, 2010

Toyota to Recall 373,000 Avalons

TORRANCE, CA - Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. announced it intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 373,000 MY 2000-2004 Toyota Avalons sold in the United States because the vehicle's steering lock bar might break under certain conditions.

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News•August 1, 2010

Lexus to Recall 39,000 LX 470 SUVs

TORRANCE, CA - Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. announced that Lexus will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 39,000 MY 2003-2007 LX 470 vehicles to address a steering shaft condition.

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