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News•April 7, 2010

MCI to Recall Coaches Due to Windshield Wiper Motor

WASHINGTON - Motor Coach Industries has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of a defect in more than 1,200 MY 1999-2010 E4500 and J4500 coaches equipped with a DOGA windshield wiper motor.

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News•April 5, 2010

GM to Expand Brake Override Technology for Added Safety

DETROIT - General Motors will expand use of "enhanced smart pedal" technology globally to all passenger cars with automatic transmissions and electronic throttle control.

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News•March 31, 2010

GM to Recall 5,000 Heavy-Duty Vans

General Motors said it plans to recall about 5,000 heavy-duty vans built in February and March -- and halt production and sale of the vehicles -- because an alternator may pose a fire engine risk, Reuters reported.

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News•March 31, 2010

NASA, Science Academy to Probe Unintended Acceleration

WASHINGTON - NASA and the National Academy of Sciences are joining the U.S. government's efforts to investigate the root causes of the unintended acceleration issues that have prompted Toyota's major vehicle recalls.

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News•March 31, 2010

L.A. Official Apologizes for DUI in City Car

LOS ANGELES - The top budget analyst for the city of Los Angeles, City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana, was arrested early Friday, March 26, on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. He was driving a city vehicle at the time the California Highway Patrol arrested him, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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News•March 31, 2010

Caliber Collision Centers Expands in San Antonio

IRVINE, CA - Caliber Collision Centers, a major collision repair company with locations in California and Texas, said it has acquired Bracken Collision in San Antonia, Texas.

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News•March 31, 2010

Crash Parts Bill Spurs Debate

WASHINGTON - Auto manufacturers found themselves pitted against the insurance industry and some consumer advocate groups March 22, during a Congressional hearing on auto replacement parts and design patents, according to a report from Body Shop Business.

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News•March 31, 2010

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

In light of the devastating flooding taking place in New England, now is a good time to revisit driving tips for flash flood conditions.

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News•March 31, 2010

Gov't Pushes for Permanent Trucker Texting Ban

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Transportation Department is proposing a ban on behind-the-wheel text messaging by interstate commercial truck and bus drivers.

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Articles•March 30, 2010

Should Companies Charge Employees Deductibles for Preventable Accidents?

Several questions must be asked and answered prior to adopting a corporate policy of charging deductibles for preventable accidents.

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