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News•May 8, 2008

Metals Thieves Pose Dangers on Calif. Roads

BLOOMINGTON, Calif. --- The California Department of Transportation recently held a press conference to highlight the safety risks posed by a growing nationwide trend: the rampant theft of copper, platinum and other metals off public roadways.

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News•May 8, 2008

Toyota to Recall '08 Highlanders

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Toyota is recalling 90,000 model-year 2008 Highlander and Highlander hybrid SUVs because of potential problems with securing child safety seats in third-row seats.

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News•May 8, 2008

TRW Alleges Air Bag Patent Infringement

LIVONIA, Mich. --- Units of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. are suing Japan's Takata Corp., alleging the infringement of six patents for vehicle air bags. TRW is a major manufacturer of auto safety equipment.

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News•May 8, 2008

Calif. Agency Helps Explain New Cell Phone Laws

SACRAMENTO, Calif. --- Two new California laws restricting drivers' use of wireless phones go into effect July 1.

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News•May 7, 2008

Study: Driver Training Quality More Important than Length

ARLINGTON, Va. --- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a study on the relationship between entry-level driver training and safety outcomes.

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News•May 7, 2008

Tips to Combat Auto Theft

COLUMBUS, Ohio --- According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), there is an average of 1.2 million motor vehicle thefts each year, making vehicle theft the nation's No. 1 property crime.

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News•May 1, 2008

Michigan Bill Seeks to Change No-Fault Insurance Law

LANSING, Mich. --- A new bipartisan coalition is working to change Michigan's no-fault insurance law to permit drivers to buy less medical coverage in order to save money, the Detroit Free Press reported.

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News•May 1, 2008

Allstate Agrees to Cut Calif. Insurance Rates

CHICAGO --- After months of fighting with California insurance regulators, Allstate Corp. has relented and agreed to follow state orders to cut its rates in the state by 15.9 percent by May 12.

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News•May 1, 2008

Ford Recalls '08 F-250 and F-350 Pickup Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Ford Motor Co. is recalling 64,754 model-year 2008 F-250 and F-350 4x4 pickup trucks because of a fuel system problem.

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News•May 1, 2008

Safety Tips on Sharing Road With Motorcyclists

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. --- Like many other states, Arizona is grappling with a sharp increase in motorcycle accidents.

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