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News•May 13, 2009

Insurance Firm Loses Appeal in Aftermarket Parts Case

KANSAS CITY, MO --- A Missouri Court of Appeals on May 5 reinstated a $17 million jury verdict against American Family Mutual Insurance Co. in a class-action lawsuit over vehicle repairs and the use of aftermarket auto parts, the Kansas City Star reported.

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News•May 12, 2009

FMCSA Offers Driver Safety Web Site for Fleets

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration now offers a commercial motor vehicle Web-based safety training program for both drivers and fleet safety managers responsible for driver training.

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News•May 12, 2009

Commercial Vehicles to Give Bikers 6 Feet of Space

AUSTIN, TX – Commercial vehicles and large trucks in Texas would be required to give bicyclists and other vulnerable road users at least six feet of passing clearance under the "Safe Passing" bill, according to The Houston Chronicle.

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News•May 12, 2009

2010 Prius Has Starting MSRP of $21,000

TORRANCE, CA - - Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. announced that the 2010 Prius midsize hybrid will be available in one grade with a starting MSRP of $21,000.

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News•May 6, 2009

Wilson Trailers Recalls Gooseneck Trailers

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Wilson Trailers is recalling 7,429 MY 1999-2009 Gooseneck trailers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

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News•May 6, 2009

U.S. DOT Orders Motorcoach Safety Review

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- U.S. Transportation Sec. Ray LaHood on April 30 ordered a full departmental review of motorcoach safety. A motorcoach safety action plan will be created from the review's findings.

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News•May 6, 2009

Mercedes R Class, Lincoln MKZ Earn 'Top Safety Pick'

ARLINGTON, VA --- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said that the Mercedes R class SUV and the Lincoln MKZ midsize luxury car are the institute's newest 2009 Top Safety Pick award winners.

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News•May 5, 2009

Redflex Removes Photo Enforcement Vehicles after Camera Operator Shot

PHOENIX – Redflex Traffic Systems removed all mobile photo enforcement vehicles operated by Redflex employees in Arizona after the April 19 murder of a Redflex employee by an angry motorist.

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News•May 5, 2009

Toyota Recalls Exhaust Tips for '08 Highlanders

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Toyota Motor North America is recalling 39,100 stainless steel exhaust tips sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for use on MY 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles.

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News•May 4, 2009

CEI Improves ClaimsLink Application

TREVOSE, PA --- The CEI Group Inc. (CEI), a provider of technology-enhanced vehicle accident, driver safety and fleet risk management services, said it has improved its ClaimsLink Web-based application.

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