| Cars driven by computers may reduce accidents |
Nov 2nd, 2013 |
Self-driving cars may become a reality in the future. These cars could potentially reduce the number of fatalities and losses in West Virginia that are due to car accidents by a great deal. However, costs, issues of liability in the event of ...
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| Autonomous cars could transform driving |
Nov 2nd, 2013 |
While no laws have been passed in Wisconsin for the regulation and licensing of autonomous cars, they are already being tested in several states. According to government research, about 90 percent of crashes are caused by driver error, with about 40 percent of fatal crashes caused by such things as intoxication and fatigue. Because computers are immune to such circumstances, increasing the number ...
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| US traffic fatalities fall sharply |
Nov 2nd, 2013 |
Nissan to offer old, new versions of Rogue U.S. traffic deaths fell by 4.2 percent during the first half of 2013, according to preliminary figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reversing an unexpected upward surge the previous year.The federal safety agency still estimated that 15,470 people died in all forms of motor vehicle crashes between January 1 and June 30, ...
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| 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider review |
Nov 2nd, 2013 |
The MP4-12C Spider is a true supercar, and rare in that it offers the flexibility and comfort of a daily driver along with its perfect blend of performance and looks. It's a bit of a conundrum, or perhaps a paradox: Say the words ...
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| UPDATE 2-Canada auto sales jump in October annual sales record in sight |
Nov 2nd, 2013 |
Fri Nov 1, 2013 6:24pm EDT TORONTO Nov 1 (Reuters) - Automakers reported a 7.4 percent sales gain in Canada last month, selling the most vehicles ever for the month of October and putting the sector on track to break Canada's annual auto sales record set more than a decade ago. Canadian auto sales climbed to 145,460 in October, while sales during the first 10 months of 2013 rose 3.8 percent ...
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| Toyota truck sales up in October |
Nov 2nd, 2013 |
Toyota sold just under 169,000 cars, trucks and vans in the U.S. in October. That amounts to an 8.8 increase from the same month in 2012. Tundra sales were up nearly 23 percent from a year ago. The automaker sold more than 9,900 of the larger pickups last month. Toyota sold 12,351 Tacoma pickups in October 2013, compared to 12,191 during the same 31-day period the previous year. Consumers showed ...
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| House committee to consider sleep apnea bill |
Nov 1st, 2013 |
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Earlier this summer, Representatives Larry Buschon of Maryland and Dan Lipinski of Illinois introduced a bill that would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to pass a formal rule regarding the testing of commercial truck drivers for sleep apnea.
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| Basic facts about subrogation |
Nov 1st, 2013 |
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Many people know that if they are injured in a car accident as a result of someone else's negligence, they may have a legal claim to be compensated for their medical bills, pain and suffering and other costs.
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| New video game demonstrates dangers of texting while driving |
Nov 1st, 2013 |
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In recent years, safety experts, lawmakers and regulators have done much to inform the public of the dangers posed by distracted driving. Despite these efforts, distracted driving, particularly texting while driving, remains common and is frequently a cause of serious car accidents.
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| New video game demonstrates dangers of texting while driving |
Nov 1st, 2013 |
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In recent years, safety experts, lawmakers and regulators have done much to inform the public of the dangers posed by distracted driving. Despite these efforts, distracted driving, particularly texting while driving, remains common and is frequently a cause of serious car accidents.
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