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Safety•by Staff•January 15, 2016

Feds, Automakers Reach Safety Recall Accord

Eighteen vehicle manufacturers and the U.S. Department of Transportation finalize an agreement aimed at taking a more proactive approach to identifying and fixing vehicle defects that pose safety risks.

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Global Fleet•by Staff•January 15, 2016

EV Sales Expected to Grow 433% by 2021

While alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) – including hybrids and pure electric – are gaining consumer acceptance in the European Union (EU) these reduced emission offerings are still a comparatively low percentage of overall vehicle sales in the market.

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Leasing•by Paul Clinton•January 15, 2016

Doering Fleet Management Grows Operation

Wisconsin-based Doering Fleet Management is moving into growth mode to expand from a regional fleet lessor into a national fleet management company.

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Global Fleet•by Staff•January 15, 2016

JAC Signs Deal to Open Light-Duty Truck Plant in Algeria

In early January, representatives of China-based JAC and the Algerian government signed an agreement that will establish a light-duty truck KD plant in the African country.

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Global Fleet•by Staff•January 15, 2016

Australian Distribution Fleet Renews Contract with Hino

Bidvest Australia, which runs a fleet of more than 400 trucks in all states and territories Australia-wide, has renewed its contract with Hino Motor Sales Australia for the third year running, according to Hino.

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Global Fleet•by Staff•January 15, 2016

Philippines Launches Adaptive Mobile Vehicle for Elderly, Disabled

Marikina City, a city east of metro Manila, launched 20 special vehicles to benefit and ensure the safety of about 5,000 senior citizens as well as persons with disabilities (PWDs) in their travels anywhere in the city.

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Safety•by Staff•January 14, 2016

Obama Aims to Invest $4B in Automated Vehicle Technology

The Obama administration wants to spend nearly $4 billion over ten years to fund pilot to projects aimed at accelerating the development of connected and automated vehicles.

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Safety•by Staff•January 14, 2016

Ford Testing Self-Driving Cars in Snow

The challenging winter-weather testing is based in Michigan, including Mcity on the campus of the University of Michigan.

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Safety•by Staff•January 14, 2016

Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata Draw Top Safety Scores

The two models join the Honda Civic 4-door and Lexus RX in qualifying for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick+ award, after the latest round of testing.

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Operations•by Staff•January 14, 2016

Kia Shows Telluride PHEV SUV Concept

Kia Motors America showed its full-size Telluride SUV concept with three rows, a seven-passenger capacity, and plug-in hybrid powertrain at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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