| Fiat auto union go to court over disputed Chrysler share deal |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
The Italian automaker Fiat is locked in a dispute with the United Auto Workers (UAW) healthcare trust over the price of a significant chunk of Chrysler stock, which the UAW owns and Fiat wants. The dispute has gone to the courts, but it will be a long time before the case is heard -- much longer than what Fiat wanted.Fiat wanted an early trial that would be expedited because of the court's ...
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| Auto industry retains momentum in October despite federal shutdown |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
The 2014 Toyota Tundra. A new report from Edmunds.com shows that the government shutdown did not have a significant impact on car and truck sales for October. Politicians may have temporarily shut down the federal government for roughly half of October, and impacted several industries. But the disruption didnt stop consumers from buying new vehicles. Edmunds.com forecasts that automakers will ...
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| Oklahoma jury considers Toyota acceleration case |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
OKLAHOMA CITY -; An Oklahoma County jury is considering whether an alleged defect in a Toyota Camry's electronics system caused the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, leading to an accident that killed one woman and seriously injured ...
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| Mercedes-Benz sales boost Daimler profits |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
FRANKFURT--German automaker Daimler AG saw net profit rise 53 percent in the third quarter thanks to a stronger performance from its Mercedes-Benz luxury brand, which benefited from demand for its small ...
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| Study Self-Driving Cars Would Eliminate Majority Of Traffic Deaths Congestion |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
WASHINGTON (AP) - In some ways, computers make ideal drivers: They don’t drink and then climb behind the wheel. They don’t do drugs, get distracted, fall asleep, run red lights or tailgate. And their reaction times are quicker. They do such a good job, in fact, that a new study says self-driving cars and trucks hold the potential to transform driving by eliminating the majority of ...
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| Ford sees upside takes on Toyota for global sales lead |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
Ford's outlook for the year is upbeat, with strength in North America and its Asia Pacific Africa region. How you view Ford's third-quarter profit will likely depend on how you count the numbers. Despite a sharp decline, Detroit's second-largest maker is proclaiming the earnings a "significant" success.Indeed, Ford Motor Co. sees plenty of upside for the year so far, ...
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| 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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| Drowsy driving identified as a safety issue |
Oct 24th, 2013 |
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Most drivers in the U.S. are familiar with the dangers of drunk driving and distracted driving. Drowsy driving is, however, nearly as dangerous.
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