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NewsJune 11, 2009

New Jersey City Univ. Awarded for Fleet Safety by NSC

JERSEY CITY, NJ – The National Safety Council has recognized New Jersey City University for its significant improvement in fleet safety performance.

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NewsMay 20, 2009

Study Underscores Need for Higher Seat Belt Use

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- A U.S. Department of Transportation study released May 14 estimates that 1,652 lives could be saved and 22,372 serious injuries avoided each year on America's roadways if seat belt use rates rose to 90 percent in every state.

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NewsApril 20, 2009

HS 250h to Offer Lexus Enform with Safety Connect

TORRANCE, CA - The Lexus HS 250h will be the first vehicle to offer Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc.'s all-new telematics systems. Lexus Enform with Safety Connect will be available on the dedicated luxury hybrid sedan when it goes on sale late this summer.

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NewsApril 20, 2009

HS 250h to Offer Lexus Enform with Safety Connect

TORRANCE, CA - The Lexus HS 250h will be the first vehicle to offer Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc.'s all-new telematics systems. Lexus Enform with Safety Connect will be available on the dedicated luxury hybrid sedan when it goes on sale late this summer.

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NewsApril 3, 2009

Subaru to Introduce All-New Legacy at NY Auto Show

NEW YORK – Subaru announced the all-new 2010 Legacy sedan will debut at the New York International Auto Show, featuring a longer wheelbase, extra rear seat legroom, and a new powertrain lineup, according to the manufacturer.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 17, 2009

NHTSA Crash Standards to Change in 2011-MY

NHTSA's testing and safety criteria for front- and side-impact crashes and rollover resistance have not been substantially revised since the agency started crash testing new models 30 years ago. Recognizing that nine out of 10 vehicles routinely score either four or five stars, NHTSA wants to increase the standards for front- and side-impacts, along with more stringent rollover testing. NHTSA is poised to implement a revised five-star safety rating program starting with 2011 model-year vehicles.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJanuary 23, 2009

Vehicle Quality is Up, but So is Cost Per Repair

Vehicle quality has improved dramatically, with fleets experiencing a decline in the frequency of vehicle repairs. However, the average cost of repairs has been increasing.

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NewsJanuary 9, 2009

Toyota Motor Sales Announces Dual-Brand Telematics Programs

LAS VEGAS – The Toyota brand will introduce Safety Connect on select Toyota models and Lexus will introduce Lexus Enform with Safety Connect.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2009

FMCSA Offers Tips for Sharing Road With Big Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Sometimes fleet drivers need to be reminded that passenger cars on the highway are at a serious disadvantage if involved in a crash with a larger vehicle. In crashes involving large trucks, the occupants of a car, usually the driver, sustain 78 percent of fatalities.

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NewsDecember 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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