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News•March 17, 2010

GM Recalls Chevy Express, GMC Savana Vans

General Motors is recalling more than 9,000 MY 2009-2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles because of problems with the defroster/defogger system.

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News•March 17, 2010

Va. to Reopen Rest Stops; States Struggle to Fund

DINWIDDIE, VA - Virginia is reopening 19 rest stops it closed less than a year ago because of budget shortfalls, the Associated Press reported.

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News•March 17, 2010

Motorcoach Crash in Texas Kills 2, Injures 40

CAMPBELL, TX - An Americanos USA bus on Tuesday, March 16, veered out of control on a Texas highway before flipping over, killing two passengers and injuring 40 others on board, the Associated Press reported.

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News•March 17, 2010

Volvo Works to Curb Distracted Driving

ROCKLEIGH, NJ - As more campaigns surface to fight distracted driving, Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) is encouraging other U.S. employers to join the movement by enacting stronger policies regarding the use of cell phones while driving.

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News•March 17, 2010

New Flyer Recalls Transit Buses

WASHINGTON - New Flyer Industries Ltd. is recalling more than 1,800 MY 2004-2009 transit buses.

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News•March 17, 2010

MCI Recalls Motorcoaches With Wheelchair Lifts

WASHINGTON - Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling more than 4,200 vehicles equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift and a cassette-type wheelchair lift compartment door.

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News•March 16, 2010

ARI Introduces Enhanced Risk Management Tools

MT. LAUREL, NJ - Automotive Resources International (ARI) announced it has enhanced its Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) search capabilities and automated assistance in completing manual MVR forms using the web-based ARI insights system.

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News•March 16, 2010

Toyota Disputes Account of San Diego Prius Driver

SAN DIEGO, CA - Toyota said Monday, March 15, that its preliminary test results on a 2008 Prius, which was allegedly involved in an unintended-acceleration episode last week near San Diego, were inconsistent with the driver's account.

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News•March 15, 2010

Volvo S60 Features Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake & Unique Technology

GOTEBORG, SWEDEN - The all-new Volvo S60 is packed with high-tech solutions that actively help the driver avoid accidents. The Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is a world first.

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News•March 12, 2010

2010 Toyota 4Runner Earns Highest Frontal Crash Test Rating from IIHS

TORRANCE, CA – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced Tuesday that the all-new Toyota 4Runner mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) has earned its highest ranking of “good” in their frontal offset high-speed crash ratings.

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