| House committee to consider sleep apnea bill |
Oct 24th, 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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| New video game demonstrates dangers of texting while driving |
Oct 24th, 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 |
Oct 24th, 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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| Sheep that escaped slaughter in Detroit finds new homeA sheep dubbed Eminem after it escaped slaughter and fled to a Detroit auto shop has received a new home at a Michigan sanctuary the facilitys operator said. |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
A sheep dubbed Eminem after it escaped slaughter and fled to a Detroit auto shop has received a new home at a Michigan sanctuary, the facility's operator said.Dorothy Davies, who founded the Sanctuary and Safe Haven for Animals, or SASHA Farm, in Manchester with her husband, Monte Jackson, said the sheep is resting in a barn with a goat named Buddy until he seems comfortable enough to join ...
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| October car sales to show 8 percent rise J.D. Power and LMC |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
DETROIT (Reuters) - The shutdown of the federal government put a crimp in U.S. auto sales in the first half of October, but new-vehicle purchases for the month will still rise 8 percent from a year ago, J.D. Power and LMC Automotive said on ...
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| Fitch Rates Auto ABS German Lease Master AAAsf Outlook Stable |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
Gauge the U.S. Economy's Health with the Fitch Fundamentals Index Fitch Ratings launched The Fitch Fundamentals Index (FFI) to track changes in the strength of the U.S. economy by monitoring the shifting credit fundamentals for key economic ...
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| 2013 Subaru Impreza Car Seat Check |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
sedan is almost a straight-A student when it comes to child safety seats. The high marks it earned in our Car Seat Check are thanks to the Impreza's 2011 redesign -- rear legroom increased by nearly 2 inches on the new model. Not much has changed since. While we normally use a Britax Roundabout convertible car seat in our checks, we used a Britax Marathon convertible in this one. The ...
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| Drivers of both cars and trucks can do more to prevent accidents |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
If you’ve ever witnessed a wreck between a large truck and a passenger car, you know these accidents can be catastrophic. A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and that weight increases the momentum of the crash. We all want to ...
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| In Almost Every European Country Bikes Are Outselling New Cars |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
A mechanic repairs a bike at Calmera bike shop in Madrid, Spain, on Sept. 19. As car sales slump across Europe, bicycle sales in Spain are outpacing cars -- a trend seen across much of ...
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| Renault posts revenue drop in 3rd quarter |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
PARIS -- Renault says its revenue slipped 3.2 percent in the third quarter even as the French carmaker sold higher numbers of vehicles, led by strong demand in Europe.The maker of Clio and Twingo hatchbacks and sedans reported revenue of 8 billion euros ($11 billion) for the July-September period, down from 8.3 billion euros a year earlier.In a statement Thursday, Renault said its third-quarter ...
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