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News•March 4, 2009

Simple Tips to Prevent Road Rage Incidents

SACRAMENTO, CA --- Road rage is more likely to occur when crowded roads, rush­ing and impatience cause one driver to react angrily to another driver.

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News•March 4, 2009

'09 Hyundai Genesis Named 'Top Safety Pick'

ARLINGTON, VA --- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the 2009 Hyundai Genesis a Top Safety Pick.

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News•March 4, 2009

Government Advises Whole Foods to Implement Driver Fatigue Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has sent a letter to Whole Foods Market Inc. recommending that the company implement a comprehensive education program about the risks of driving while fatigued.

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News•March 3, 2009

California Bill Seeks to Tighten Regulation of Body Shops

SACRAMENTO, CA --- California State Sen. Gloria Negrete McLeod on Feb. 26 introduced a bill (SB 427) designed to reduce "parts switching" practices by some in the state's auto collision repair industry.

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News•March 3, 2009

BMW Recalling '07-'08 Mini Cooper S Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- BMW is recalling 28,450 MY 2007-2008 Mini Cooper S vehicles, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration website, because of a tailpipe problem.

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Articles•by Grace Lauron•March 3, 2009

NHTSA Updates 5-Star Safety Rating Program for 2011-MY

Program enhancements will impact requirements auto-makers must meet to achieve high safety ratings. With new judging criteria, earning 5 stars on 2011-MY vehicles may be more challenging than previous model-years.

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Articles•by Lisajoyce Vergara•March 3, 2009

How to Develop a Fleet Safety Award Program

Companies understand the importance of driver safety. Rewarding drivers for safe driving records can help motivate and continue careful driving.

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News•March 2, 2009

Production for 50-MPG 2010 Toyota Prius to Begin in April

YOUNTVILLE, CA – Toyota Motor Company will begin production on the third generation 2010-MY Prius in late April, company officials revealed at a recent media preview. One hundred-fifty of the plug-in units will be made available to universities and corporations later this year.

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News•March 2, 2009

Majority of People Killed in Teen Crashes Are Passengers, Other Drivers

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The majority of people killed in teen driver crashes continue to be people other than teen drivers themselves, according to an updated analysis of 10 years of crash data by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

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News•February 27, 2009

Get the Recognition You Deserve and Help Your Fellow Peers

TORRANCE, CA – Managing a fleet is now tougher than ever, requiring innovative strategies to effectively deal with limited resources. If you've been successful in cutting costs, increasing productivity, and even "greening" your fleet in the process, share your ideas with the industry!

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