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NewsJune 30, 2009

Rhode Island Considers Collision Repair Appraisal Bill

PROVIDENCE RI --- The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering a bill that would require an independent appraisal of any vehicle collision damage that exceeds $2,000.

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NewsJune 18, 2009

Ford Releases 2010 Taurus

DETROIT – Starting at $25,995, the 2010 Ford Taurus will feature voice-activated navigation, keyless entry and collision warning with brake support.

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Articlesby Cindy BrauerJune 4, 2009

How to Prevent a Collision Course with Accident Costs

The cost of on-the-job crashes to employers is jaw-dropping. Companies can significantly reduce their rates of preventable accidents with proactive, comprehensive safety programs to positively impact the bottom line.

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NewsMay 20, 2009

Penske Offers New Collision Management Service

READING, PA --- Penske Truck Leasing said it now offers Claims InSite, a collision management solution, to complement its North America truck collision repair centers.

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NewsMay 13, 2009

Boston Transit Issues Cell Phone Ban

BOSTON --- After a trolley driver admitted to police that he was texting his girlfriend just before a May 8 collision, the head of the Boston area transit authority vowed to ban all train and bus operators from even carrying cell phones on board.

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NewsApril 22, 2009

Bill Restricting Insurer-Owned Body Shops Advances in Nevada

CARSON CITY, NV --- The Nevada State Assembly passed a bill Tuesday, April 21, that would ban insurance companies from owning or acquiring an interest in any collision repair facility.

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NewsApril 15, 2009

New IIHS Crash Tests Demonstrate Influence of Vehicle Size on Safety

ARLINGTON, VA – Three new front-to-front crash tests show how extra vehicle size and weight enhance occupant protection in collisions, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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NewsApril 7, 2009

Ford, LKQ Corp. Settle Patent Disputes Over Collision Parts

DEARBORN, MI --- A settlement agreement has been reached between Ford Motor Co. and LKQ Corp., a distributor of new non-original equipment aftermarket, recycled salvage and remanufactured OE parts.

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NewsApril 3, 2009

Volvo City Safety Named All-Wheel Drive Innovation of the Year

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN - Volvo cars' low speed collision prevention system, City Safety, has been awarded "Innovation of the Year" by the German based magazine "Auto Bild Allrad" - Volvo is the first car manufacturer to win the award twice.

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NewsApril 1, 2009

Automakers Ask for More Time to Comply With New Black Box Data Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Automakers are asking for more time to comply with new rules on data standards that apply to event data recorders in new vehicles, according to a report from CollisionWeek.

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