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NewsSeptember 13, 2011

Volkswagen Recalling MY 2011-2012 Jettas

WASHINGTON – Volkswagen of America is recalling nearly 30,300 model-year 2011 and 2012 Jetta sedans manufactured from March 18, 2010 through August 22, 2011, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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NewsAugust 31, 2011

DOT Campaign Targets Late-Night/Early-Morning Drunk Driving

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Aug. 29 marked its annual enforcement crackdown and the launch of a nationwide, multi-year advertising campaign aimed at getting drunk drivers off the road: "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over."

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NewsAugust 19, 2011

IIHS Issues Report on Top 7 Most-Effective Traffic and Vehicle Safety Measures

ARLINGTON, VA – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety posted an analysis, on its website, of the traffic and vehicle safety laws that significantly impact the number of collision-related fatalities and injuries.

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NewsAugust 17, 2011

Altec Recalling Wood Chippers, Aerial Devices

WASHINGTON – Altec Industries Inc. is recalling 210 model-year 2009-2011 DC-912A and model-year 2010-2011 WC126A wood chippers manufactured from January 2009 through July 2011, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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NewsAugust 17, 2011

665 Sprinter Vans Recalled

WASHINGTON -- Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 665 model-year 2002-2003 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans sold as Dodge and Freightliner vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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NewsAugust 3, 2011

Automakers, AAA Push for More Funding for Alcohol Detection Technology

WASHINGTON - A coalition of companies and industry groups -- including the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, AAA and American Trucking Associations -- is urging Congress to fund an advanced drunk driving detection research program.

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NewsAugust 1, 2011

Ford Recalling F-Series Trucks

WASHINGTON – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Ford is recalling 1.1 million vehicles, specifically the 1997-2004 Ford F-150, 1997-1999 Ford F-250, and 2002-2003 Lincoln Blackwood.

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NewsJuly 29, 2011

CAFE to Increase to 54.5 MPG by 2025

WASHINGTON - The administration's new program proposes vehicle performance equivalent to 54.5 mpg or 163 grams/mile of CO2 by MY-2025.

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NewsJuly 25, 2011

Nissan LEAF Earns 5-Star NCAP Rating

FRANKLIN, TN Nissan said the LEAF is the first all-electric vehicle to earn this distinction.

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NewsJuly 20, 2011

Faulty Switch Prompts Ford Truck & SUV Recall

WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. is recalling 26,715 trucks and SUVs because of a potential problem with a multi-function switch. The problem could lead to malfunction of turn signals, tail lights, hazard warning flashers and brake lights, reported the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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