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News•February 12, 2009

Survey Reveals Dramatic Highway Fatality Reduction

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- A survey from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reveals that deaths on U.S. roadways declined significantly in 2008.

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News•February 11, 2009

Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force Busts Alleged Chop Shops

SNOWFLAKE, AZ --- As part of an investigation dubbed Operation Big Rig II, the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force on Jan. 24 busted an alleged commercial vehicle chop shop just outside of Snowflake, AZ, and made two arrests.

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News•February 11, 2009

GM Recalls '05-'06 Pontiac G6 Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- General Motors is recalling 8,012 MY 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website.

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News•February 11, 2009

Michigan Governor Pushes for Auto Insurance Reform

LANSING, MI --- Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm is pushing for auto insurance reform and calling on the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) to freeze the assessment it levies on auto insurance companies at 2008 levels.

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News•February 11, 2009

Bridgestone Online Platform Promotes Driver Safety

CHICAGO --- Bridgestone Americas Inc. unveiled its new online driver safety program at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.

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News•February 11, 2009

Tests May Help Predict Whether Someone With Alzheimer’s Can Drive Safely

IOWA CITY, IA --- New research suggests that doctors may be able to use cognitive tests to help determine whether a person with Alzheimer's disease can still operate a car safely, ScienceDaily.com reported.

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News•February 11, 2009

Saab 9-3X to Provide Extra Traction for Rugged Driving Terrain

DETROIT --- Saab is set to introduce the 9-3X -- a new addition to the 9-3 range -- at the Geneva motor show in March.

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News•February 11, 2009

Insurance Institute Raising Vehicle Roof Strength Standard for 'Top Safety Pick' Rating

ARLINGTON, VA --- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said last week it will begin requiring that vehicle models have stronger roofs in order to qualify for the group's coveted "Top Safety Pick" rating, the Detroit News reported.

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News•February 10, 2009

Green Driving Program Helps Optimize Fuel Economy and Reduce Emissions

SPARKS, MD – PHH Arval and Environmental Defense Fund have created an online course designed to teach employee drivers how their driving behaviors can impact the environment and provide simple strategies to reduce that impact.

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News•February 10, 2009

ADTS 'Driving Green' Course Designed to Slash Fleet Fuel Costs

TROOPER, PA --- The Advanced Driver Training Services (ADTS) Web-based driver training course, "Driving Green," covers techniques that can save fleets as much as 30 to 35 percent on fuel costs, the company said.

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