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NewsJuly 10, 2012

HLDI Report Says Autonomous Braking and Adaptive Headlights Reduce Collision Claims & Injuries

ARLINGTON, VA – The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) conducted a study of new advanced crash avoidance technologies and found that forward collision avoidance systems have the greatest impact on reducing crash incidents.

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NewsJuly 5, 2012

Volvo Part of European Study Highlighting Benefits of Safety Technology

BRUSSELS – A car with adaptive cruise control and collision warning, for instance, cuts the risk of colliding with the vehicle in front on a motorway by up to 42 percent, according to the final report from the EuroFOT research project, which has brought together 28 European companies and organizations.

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NewsJuly 2, 2012

2014-MY Impala to Feature Chevrolet-First Safety Technologies

DETROIT - The Impala comes with three first-ever features: brake pre-fill; collision mitigation braking; and full-speed range adaptive cruise control.

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NewsJune 20, 2012

Collision Repair Industry Sees More Consolidation

HOUSTON – Don’t be surprised if one of your collision repair vendors emerges with a new moniker. Recently, a number of major collision repair companies – including Service King Collision Repair Centers and Caliber Collision Centers -- have opted to expand their market share by acquiring existing body shops.

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NewsJune 14, 2012

Chrysler Says Data Shows 1993-2004 Jeep Models Are Safe In Response to NHTSA Investigation

AUBURN HILLS, MI - Chrysler Group said it's cooperating with a National Highway Transportation Safety Administration investigation of 1993 - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee models regarding the potential for a vehicle fire in a rear-end collision.

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NewsMay 10, 2012

NHTSA Report Says Low Tire Tread Depth and Underinflation Increase Collision Chances

WASHINGTON – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the results of a new study in April that focused on the specific tire problems that contributed to collisions.

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NewsApril 26, 2012

Monsanto & DHL to Share Strategies for Reducing Costs and Collisions

TORRANCE, CA – Benchmarking is an effective best practice for improving fleet operations. Monsanto and DHL Supply Chain will share the role benchmarking plays in advancing their road safety programs at next month’s Fleet Safety Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.

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NewsApril 24, 2012

West Virginia Challenges Use of Salvage Parts in Collision Repair of Newer Vehicles

CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced April 12 that Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. and a St. Albans body shop will halt their use of so-called "junkyard parts" in repairs of newer vehicles, the West Virginia Record reported.

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NewsMarch 26, 2012

SmartDrive’s Fleet Safety Program Recognized in 2012 Computerworld Honors Program

SAN DIEGO - SmartDrive was recognized for its innovative fleet safety solutions that improve driver performance, helping to lower fuel consumption, decrease harmful emissions, reduce collisions, and save lives.

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NewsMarch 15, 2012

Subaru to Debut New EyeSight Safety System in 2013-MY Legacy and Outback Models

CHERRY HILL, NJ - EyeSight combines adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, and a vehicle lane departure warning feature in a single system.

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