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News•April 14, 2010

Lexus GX 460 Sales Temporarily Halted

WASHINGTON - Toyota Motor Corp. has suspended sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 in response to a Consumer Reports warning that the vehicle has handling problems that increase the chance of a rollover during sharp turns, the Associated Press reported.

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News•April 14, 2010

United Rentals Launches Driver Training Program

ALEXANDRIA, VA - United Rentals Inc. has kicked off a driver safety initiative designed to improve safety among its drivers.

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News•April 14, 2010

Werner Enterprises Truck Driver Saves Girl's Life

ARLINGTON, VA - When Werner Enterprises truck driver Dave Nelson decided to help a stranded motorist on Feb. 10, he saved the life of a seven-year-old girl.

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News•April 14, 2010

ADTS Launches In-Territory Driver Safety Ride-Along Program

TROOPER, PA - Advanced Driver Training Services (ADTS), a leading provider of driver safety training services, has launched a new Safety Ride-Along Program designed to train business drivers in territory, reducing an organization's risk while eliminating travel costs.

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News•April 14, 2010

Investigators Find Police Chief Got Special Treatment in DUI Stop

RIVERSIDE, CA - Riverside police and city Investigators have found that former Riverside Police Chief Russ Leach received preferential treatment back on Feb. 8, when he was stopped by police after crashing his city-owned car following a night of drinking, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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News•April 14, 2010

2010 Acura ZDX Cars Recalled

WASHINGTON - American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 1,854 MY 2010 Acura ZDX cars -- all of which were manufactured between Nov. 12, 2009 and March 22, 2010 -- because of an airbag issue.

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News•April 12, 2010

Goodyear Recognizes Oregon Truck Driver as Highway Hero

LOUISVILLE, KY - The 27th annual Goodyear North America Highway Hero is an Oregon truck driver who helped save the lives of three people involved in a fiery traffic accident, including one driver who was trapped in his burning vehicle.

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News•April 12, 2010

DRIVING DYNAMICS Launches New Web Site

NEWARK, DE - DRIVING DYNAMICS has dramatically redesigned its Web site to embody the company's forward-thinking vision and commitment to the growing needs of its fleet-based clientele.

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News•April 11, 2010

Study Shows Ford SYNC Helps Drivers Keep Eyes on Road

NEW YORK - A new Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) study lends further evidence that voice-controlled Ford SYNC helps drivers minimize electronics-related visual distractions compared to manually operating hand-held cell phones and music.

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News•April 9, 2010

DOT Cracks Down on Distracted Drivers

WASHINGTON - Connecticut and New York drivers caught texting or talking on a hand-held cell phone will be pulled over and ticketed in the latest "Phone in One Hand, Ticket in the Other" distracted driving campaign.

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