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Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•September 1, 2009

Strange but True

Need a Laugh? These “Strange but True” stories were sent to Automotive Fleet by fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Have a strange, but true story? Something so incredible it couldn’t have been made up? Share your stories with Automotive Fleet. E-mail: Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.

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News•August 31, 2009

Volkswagen Group of America Announces Customer Service Program

HERNDON, VA - Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. announced it would initiate a new customer service program to address concerns raised by its customers with certain Direct Shift Gearboxes (DSG) in Volkswagen and Audi models.

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News•August 28, 2009

Texting While Driving Doubles in 18 Months

SEATTLE - Despite an increasing number of drivers who believe reading and sending text messages while driving is unsafe, the dangerous activity has more than doubled over the past 18 months in one state.

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News•August 27, 2009

Study: Commercial Fleet Drivers Distracted 8% of Total Driving Time

A study by the FMCSA discovered the use of SmartDrive Measured Safety Program is highly effective in reducing key distractions such as hand-held mobile phone use. Additionally, the program includes an action plan for fleets.

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News•August 27, 2009

2010 Subaru Legacy & Outback Earn 2009 Top Safety Pick Awards

CHERRY HILL, NJ - To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of "good" in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control.

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News•August 26, 2009

Labrie Recalls 29 2008 Garbage Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Labrie Environmental Group is recalling 29 MY 2008 garbage and recycling trucks equipped with certain Haldex Quick Release Valves.

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News•August 26, 2009

Faulty Label Prompts Limited 2010 Corolla Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Toyota is recalling more than 1,300 MY 2010 Corolla vehicles because the air bag label installed on the driver's side sun visor can separate from the surface of the visor. If this occurs, the vehicle then doesn't comply with federal safety standards.

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News•August 26, 2009

Boyd Group Acquires Arizona Collision Repair Shop

GLENDALE, AZ --- The Boyd Group, which owns and operates 84 collision repair centers in the U.S. and Canada, said it has acquired Diamondback Collision Center just outside of Phoenix

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News•August 26, 2009

City Truck Strikes Napping Man in Calif. Park

ANAHEIM, CA --- A 32-year-old man, napping under a tree in a city park, appeared to have escaped serious injury Aug. 24 after he was struck by an Anaheim Parks and Recreation pickup truck.

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News•August 26, 2009

Toyota Recalling 95,700 Vehicles

TORRANCE, CA --- Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling about 95,700 Corolla and Scion vehicles because ice could accumulate on their braking systems and make it more difficult for drivers to slow down.

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