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News•November 11, 2009

Ford's Rouhana a Pioneer in Safety Research

DEARBORN, MI --- Dr. Steve Rouhana, senior technical leader for passive safety in Ford Motor Co.'s research and advanced engineering and group leader for biomechanics and occupant protection, likes to joke that he works with a lot of dummies -- crash test dummies. But when it comes to protecting vehicle occupants -- particularly children -- this father of three boys takes his work seriously.

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News•November 11, 2009

Report Sheds New Light on Fatal Lexus Crash

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released some new details about the fatal car crash that triggered Toyota's recall of 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

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News•November 10, 2009

Emkay Receives 4th Consecutive ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Award

ITASCA, IL - ASE awards the Blue Seal of Excellence to businesses that showcase highly qualified repair facilities and commitment to excellent services.

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News•November 10, 2009

GPS in Company Car Used to Fight Speeding Ticket

ROCHESTER, PA - A Pennsylvania man says the GPS in his company vehicle will prove he was going 57 mph in the 50 mph zone -- not exceeding the speed limit required for a ticket.

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News•November 6, 2009

First Inflatable Seat Belts to Debut on Ford Explorer

DEARBORN, MI - Ford will introduce inflatable rear seat belts on the next-generation Ford Explorer, which goes into production next year for the North American market. Over time, Ford plans to offer the technology in vehicles globally.

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News•November 5, 2009

Hybrid SUVS Added to Cincinnati Police Fleet

CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Police Department is adding Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVs to its fleet, which will be converted into K-9 units, supporting bomb-sniffing dogs and counter-terrorism specialists.

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News•November 4, 2009

Illume to Introduce Software to Prevent Distracted Driving

CONCORD, MA --- Illume Software is readying the launch of iZUP, a new mobile solution designed to reduce cell phone-related distracted driving.

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News•November 4, 2009

Survey: Canadians Split on Extending Cell Phone Ban

TORONTO --- Last week, as Ontario became Canada's latest province to ban drivers from using hand-held cell phones while at the wheel, a TNS Canadian Facts survey suggests that consumers are divided about whether the ban should be extended to include hands-free devices.

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News•November 4, 2009

Motor Coach Industries Recalls Transit Buses

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Motor Coach Industries Inc. is recalling about 700 MY 2002-2009 transit buses equipped with Luminator Horizon LED side destination signs.

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News•November 4, 2009

Risk of Brake Fluid Leak Prompts Nissan Sentra Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Nissan North America is recalling more than 10,500 MY 2009 Sentra passenger vehicles equipped with Bosch master cylinders because of the risk of brake fluid leaking from the master cylinders.

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