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News•March 31, 2009

Justice Department Takes Steps to Deter Vehicle Title Washing

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Department of Justice recently issued final rules to help deter auto fraud by connecting motor vehicle agencies in states throughout the country and requiring more insurance companies to disclose totaled vehicles.

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News•March 31, 2009

BMW to Recall '09 F800 GS Motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- BMW of North America is recalling MY 2009 F800 GS motorcycles because the axle shaft wall thickness may not have been manufactured according to specifications.

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News•March 31, 2009

Chrysler Recalling '08-'09 Ram Pickups

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Chrysler is recalling 72,136 MY 2008-2009 light and heavy duty Dodge Ram pickup trucks because of a problem with the windshield wiper motor.

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News•March 30, 2009

NHTSA Presents 15 Awards for Safety Accomplishments

NASHVILLE, TN --- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) presented awards at the 27th annual Lifesavers conference honoring 15 individuals and groups for achievements in promoting highway safety.

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News•March 26, 2009

J.D. Power Study Ranks Buick and Jaguar Highest in Vehicle Dependability

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – Buick improves from a sixth-place ranking in 2008, while Jaguar improves from 10th place, according to the study results.

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News•March 26, 2009

Volvo Cars Wins 2 Awards from Spanish Safety Institute

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN - The Volvo XC60 and XC90 received Spanish safety institute Centro Zaragoza's "best safety choice" award in the categories for small and large four-wheel drive cars respectively.

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News•March 25, 2009

Westside Lexus in Houston Named 2008 Lexus Certified Collision Center of Year

HOUSTON --- Westside Lexus in Houston was named the 2008 Toyota/Lexus Certified Collision Center of the Year during a special dinner last month at Lakeside Country Club.

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News•March 25, 2009

Mercedes-Benz to Issue '09 M-Class Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Mercedes-Benz is recalling 16,130 MY 2009 M-Class W164 passenger vehicles equipped with the optional power lift gate.

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News•March 25, 2009

Mitsubishi Recalling '08-'09 Outlanders, Lancers

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 39,711 MY 2008-2009 Outlander and Lancer vehicles.

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News•March 25, 2009

Researchers Study Impact of Post-9-11 Stress on Fatal Accident Rates

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- Psychologist Alexander J. Rothman and his colleagues at the University of Minnesota analyzed records obtained from the U.S. Department of Transportation to see if there was any relation between geographic location and the rate of fatal traffic accidents that occurred in the three months immediately following the September 11 terrorist attacks.

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