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News•December 23, 2008

Water Main Break Traps Motorists Near Washington

BETHESDA, MD --- A water main break today sent icy floodwaters rushing down a commuter road just outside of Washington D.C., requiring rescue workers to scramble to save trapped motorists, the Associated Press reported.

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News•December 23, 2008

California Supreme Court Rules Good Samaritans Can Be Sued for Giving Nonmedical Care

SACRAMENTO, CA --- The California Supreme Court last Thursday ruled that a young woman who pulled a coworker from a crashed car isn't immune from civil liability because the care she provided wasn't medical, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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News•December 23, 2008

Saved By Technology: Hot New Safety Features Hit the Luxury Market

SAN FRANCISCO – Enhancing the well-being of passengers and drivers with creative new features is one way automakers are attempting to distinguish themselves in a hyper-competitive market.

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News•December 23, 2008

New Volvo Technology Helps Drivers Avoid Accidents with Pedestrians

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Volvo Cars is introducing the next generation of preventive safety technology. Collision warning with full auto brake and pedestrian detection reacts when a pedestrian walks out in front of a car — and will activate the car’s full braking power if the driver does not respond to the danger.

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News•December 23, 2008

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Named Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

MONTVALE, NJ – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class one of their Top Safety Picks for 2009.

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News•December 22, 2008

2009: What's Your Outlook?

TORRANCE, CA – 2008 has been a roller coaster not only for fleet, but in every aspect of our daily lives. What are your predictions for 2009?

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News•December 22, 2008

CEI to Provide Collision Management and Subrogation Services to DS Waters

TREVOSE, PA – DS Waters operates 26 bottling facilities, employs 4,800 associates in 40 states, and has a fleet of more than 3,000 route vehicles.

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News•December 22, 2008

Former ClosetMaid Fleet Manager Arrested on Fraud Charges

OCALA, FL – Mark Andrews, former fleet manager for ClosetMaid, was arrested Dec. 19 for allegedly bilking the company out of more than a half-million dollars, according to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report.

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News•December 22, 2008

It's Time to Revisit AAA's Winter Driving Tips

NEW YORK --- Arctic air enveloped much of the nation on Monday, triggering low temperatures, strong winds and dangerous wind chill factors, the Associated Press reported.

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News•December 22, 2008

Insurance Institute Releases Crash Test Results for Seven Small Cars

ARLINGTON, VA --- Most new small cars now earn "good" ratings in frontal crash tests.

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