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News•March 5, 2010

Qualcomm Launches Analytics Manager Service

LAS VEGAS - Qualcomm Incorporated, a provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, has added the Analytics Manager service to the Qualcomm Transportation Services suite, which reports driving performance to help carriers run their businesses more efficiently and safely.

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News•March 3, 2010

GM Recalls 1.3 Million Cars to Fix Steering

WASHINGTON - General Motors Co. is recalling 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac cars sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to fix power steering motors.

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News•March 3, 2010

Electronic Data Recorder Mandate Proposed

WASHINGTON - Congressman Gene Green (D-TX) on Feb. 26 announced plans to introduce legislation in the near future that will direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to mandate electronic data recorders on all new cars and trucks.

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News•March 3, 2010

N.J. Body Shop Owner Pleads Guilty in Insurance Scam

TRENTON, NJ - The owner of an auto body repair shop in Hamilton Township, N.J., on March 1 pleaded guilty for his role in an auto repair insurance scam.

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News•March 3, 2010

Autocar Recalls '08-'09 ACX Class 8 Trucks

WASHINGTON - Autocar is recalling nearly 2,000 MY 2008-2009 ACX heavy-duty Class 8 trucks because of a problem with the steering gear mounting.

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News•March 3, 2010

NHTSA Weighing Merits of Brake Override Mandate

WASHINGTON - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering whether to recommend that all cars and trucks sold in the U.S. be required to have brakes that can override gas pedals, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said this week.

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News•March 3, 2010

Governors Safety Assn. Pushes for Federal Funding

WASHINGTON - The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) said it is urging Congress to quickly extend the Highway Trust Fund authorization, which expired Feb. 28, to ensure the continuation of highway safety programs.

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News•March 3, 2010

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week

Here's some simple advice on how to change lanes safely, culled from the Kentucky Driver Manual.

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News•March 3, 2010

Nissan Recalls Nearly 540K Vehicles

FRANKLIN, TN - Nissan North America is recalling nearly 540,000 vehicles -- the majority of which are in the U.S. -- to inspect and, if necessary, repair brake pedal pins and fuel-gauge components on certain trucks and minivans.

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News•March 2, 2010

2010 Toyota Corolla & Scion xB Earn IIHS 'Top Safety Pick' Award

ARLINGTON, VA - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that for the second consecutive year the Toyota Corolla compact sedan and Scion xB have each earned "Top Safety Pick" awards.

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