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Safetyby StaffJune 4, 2018

Kia Motors Recalls Sedona Minivans for Sliding Door

Kia Motors America is recalling approximately 106,428 2015 to 2018 Kia Sedona minivans because the power sliding door may not reverse if it encounters an obstruction while closing.

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Safetyby StaffJune 4, 2018

GMC Terrain Recalled for Airbag Software

General Motors is recalling an estimated 88,129 2018 GMC Terrain compact SUVs because the sensing diagnostic module may not deactivate properly when the vehicle is powered off, and can prevent airbags from deploying.

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Fuelby StaffJune 4, 2018

WEX to Issue Shell Fleet Fuel Cards

WEX, Inc. has struck an agreement with the holding company of Shell Oil Products to issue Shell-branded fuel payment cards to commercial fleets starting later this summer, the Portland, Maine-based payment provider has announced.

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Safetyby StaffJune 4, 2018

Teen Driver Crash Deaths Rise 14% in Summer Months

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day of 2016, more than 1,050 people lost their lives in crashes involving teenage drivers. That translates into 10 fatalities each day — a 14% increase compared to the remainder of the year, according to the AAA Foundation.

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Safetyby Marianne MathewsJune 1, 2018

Marijuana: Most Common Drug in Fatally Injured Drivers

Marijuana has become the leading drug found in fatally injured drivers, and its usage has spiked largely because nine states have legalized it for recreational use, according to a new report form Government Highway Safety Association.

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Operationsby Paul ClintonJune 1, 2018

In Memoriam: GM Fleet Manager Bill Purschke

William F. "Bill" Purschke, the retired East regional manager for General Motors fleet sales, passed away on May 18 at his home in Baiting Hollow on Long Island, New York. He was 85.

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Safetyby Clayton WongJune 1, 2018

Uber CEO Suggests Autonomous Vehicle Partnership with Waymo

The comments follow a recent court settlement with Waymo, as well as a fatal crash involving a self-driving Uber test vehicle in Arizona.

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Vehicle Researchby Paul ClintonJune 1, 2018

Fiat Chrysler to Electrify 30 Models by 2022

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles unveiled a wide-ranging plan to electrify 30 of its models by 2022 and launch several new vehicles, including a midsize pickup and three-row Jeep SUV, as the company enters a new phase of financial health.

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Leasingby StaffJune 1, 2018

Merchants Singer Family Honored in New Hampshire

The Singer family, which founded Merchants Automotive Group and its associated fleet management company, has been given the 2018 Granite State Legacy award that recognizes the family's charitable donations, the Hooksett, N.H.-based company announced.

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Safetyby StaffJune 1, 2018

Video: How to Reduce Injury Risk in a Crash

While reducing collisions is priority number one, fleet drivers should know how to reduce their risks in the event of a crash.

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