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News•September 8, 2009

GM No Longer Allowing Fleets to Opt-Out of Airbags

DETROIT - General Motors Co. said Sept. 4 it will not allow fleet purchasers to skip buying side airbags on 2010 models.

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News•September 2, 2009

Toyota, Hino to Test Ignition-Interlock in Japan

TOKYO, JAPAN --- Toyota Motor Corp. and Hino Motors Ltd. (Hino) announced plans to jointly test a breathalyzer ignition-interlock system under development by Toyota.

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News•September 2, 2009

Drunk Driving Growing Problem Among Women

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- At an Aug. 19 event kicking off a nationwide anti-drunk driving enforcement campaign, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood released a new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that shows an increasing trend among women driving under the influence of alcohol.

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News•September 2, 2009

Report: ABS Reduces Crashes by 6-8%

WASHINGTON - Antilock brake systems (ABS) have reduced the overall crash rates of passengers cars by 6 percent and light trucks by 8 percent, according to a new report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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News•September 2, 2009

Body Shops Enlist AG in Fight Against Insurer 'Steering'

HARTFORD, CT --- Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on Sept. 1 -- armed with petitions from auto repairers across the country -- called on U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. to investigate and stop insurance company practices that he said may deny consumers the right to choose their own automobile repair shop.

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News•September 2, 2009

HME Recalls 29 Fire Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- HME Inc. is recalling 29 MY 2009 1871 Fire Trucks built on Cummins' diesel engine, NHTSA reported.

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News•September 1, 2009

Chrysler Group to Expand Accepted Product Liability Claims

AUBURN HILLS, MI - Chrysler Group LLC announced it will accept product liability claims on vehicles manufactured by Chrysler LLC (now OldCarco LLC) before June 10, 2009, and involved in accidents on or after that date.

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News•September 1, 2009

Avoiding Distracted Driving Lesson Now Available from DriverCare Web-Based Training

TREVOSE, PA - The dangers and causes of distracted driving and ways to avoid it are the subject of a new DriverCare Web-Based Training lesson, The CEI Group, Inc.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Grace Lauron•September 1, 2009

DWT Proven to Increase Accidents

While using cell phones in general greatly contributes to vehicle accidents, driving while texting (DWT) poses a higher risk than just talking on the phone while driving.

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Articles•by Mike Antich•September 1, 2009

10 Recommendations: What Drivers Should Do After a Fleet Accident

Drivers must collect as much information as possible when involved in an accident. Failure to do so can lengthen the accident management process and create unnecessary liability exposure. What information should be collected?

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