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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2018

Feds Schedule Hearings on Trump's Fuel Economy Plan

Federal agencies will take public input on the Trump administration's plan to relax fuel economy standards at three hearings later this month, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

Non-crash Fire Claims 19% Higher in Recalled Vehicles

The frequency of non-crash fire claims for passenger vehicles subsequently recalled was 19% higher than non-recalled models, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute. After the recall, the difference in non-crash fire claim frequency dropped to 11%.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

Volvo Aims for Safety Standard for Autonomous Vehicle Communication

Safety engineers behind the Volvo 360c, a new autonomous concept from Volvo Cars, are aiming to create a universal standard for a safe method of communication between fully autonomous vehicles and other road users.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

DHL Holds Third Driver Safety Competition

More than 800 company drivers participated in five months of safety competitions with nine finalists convening for the final competition in Illinois.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2018

Video: How Drivers Can Deal with Physical Issues

Leg cramps, back pain, and muscle spasms can strike at any time, including when a driver is behind the wheel. When it happens on the road, certain physical issues can be downright dangerous.

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Articlesby Eric GandarillaSeptember 7, 2018

Improving and Reinforcing Your Safety Management Program

Safety is a perennial concern for fleets. As roadways become increasingly hazardous, there are various approaches that fleets can take in order to improve the safety in their operations.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2018

VW Recalls 2018 Atlas for Air Bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling approximately 9,685 2018 Atlas midsize SUVs for an issue with the air bags.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2018

Toyota Recalls Prius Hybrids for Engine Wire Harness

Toyota is recalling approximately 192,000 2016-2018 Toyota Prius hybrids in the U.S. because of a problem associated with the engine wire harness attached to the car's power unit.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2018

Ford Recalls Regular Cab F-150 for Seat Belt Issue

Ford Motor Co. is recalling an estimated 1.62 million Ford F-150 regular cab and SuperCrew cab pickups from the 2015 to 2018 model years because the front seat belts may contain flammable tape.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2018

Human Operators Will Determine Self-Driving Vehicle Safety: Report

A new report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA) highlights the fact that human operators will still exert significant control over autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the foreseeable future, bringing with it a host of safety issues that need to be addressed.

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