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News•March 2, 2010

California May Adopt Toughest Cell Phone Laws in Nation

SACRAMENTO - The cost of a ticket for texting or using a hand-held phone in California would be among the toughest in the nation if a bill introduced in the state senate becomes law.

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News•March 1, 2010

Lincoln MKT Adds to Ford's Industry-Leading Number of Five-Star Crash Test Ratings

DEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Company added to its leading number of five-star crash test-rated vehicles as the 2010 Lincoln MKT earned top ratings for frontal and side-impact crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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News•March 1, 2010

Toyota Extends Additional Services to all U.S. Toyota/Lexus Customers Affected by Recalls

TORRANCE, CA - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced that, working in cooperation with Attorneys General across the country, Toyota will be extending on a nationwide basis the additional services being provided to Toyota and Lexus customers in New York affected by the company's recent recalls.

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News•February 24, 2010

More Cars to Get Toyota Brake Override System

TORRANCE, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A. Inc. announced that it will install a brake override system on an expanded range of customers' vehicles. This braking system enhancement will automatically reduce engine power when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are applied simultaneously under certain driving conditions.

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News•February 24, 2010

Toyota Agrees to Extra Steps in NY Recall Effort

TORRANCE, CA - Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. said it would provide additional services, including providing transportation to and from dealerships, for New York Toyota and Lexus customers affected by Toyota's recent recalls.

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News•February 24, 2010

Door Latch Defect Spurs Hyundai Sonata Recall

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Hyundai Motor Co. announced a voluntary recall of the 2010 Sonata sedan to fix latches on the car's front doors.

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News•February 24, 2010

Chrysler to Address Airbag Issue in Minivans

DETROIT - Chrysler Group LLC is launching a safety campaign to address a possible problem with the effectiveness of minivan airbags in certain states, the Detroit News reported. The campaign affects 356,000 MY 2005-2006 Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans globally.

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News•February 24, 2010

Ride Control Recalls Aftermarket Strut Mounts

WASHINGTON - Because of safety concerns, Ride Control LLC is recalling more than 12,000 front strut mounts branded as Gabriel Ride Control or ArvinMeritor aftermarket equipment.

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News•by Staff•February 24, 2010

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Brake Failure

It's a familiar scene in movies. Suddenly, a character driving down a mountain road experiences brake failure. But what steps should a driver take if this happens in the real world? Here's some advice, culled from the Kentucky Driver Manual, on what to do during brake failure.

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News•February 24, 2010

Toyota to Change Its Safety Recall Process

WASHINGTON - During Congressional testimony Wednesday, Feb. 24, Toyota President Akio Toyoda apologized to the U.S. and American Toyota vehicle owners for any company safety lapses and vowed to change the way the company responds to customer complaints about vehicle safety in the future.

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