| New video game demonstrates dangers of texting while driving |
Oct 22nd, 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 22nd, 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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| House committee to consider sleep apnea bill |
Oct 22nd, 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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| Toyota take top honours at rain-soaked six hours of Fuji |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
Manama, Oct. 22. (BNA) -- Japanese automotive giant Toyota celebrated an LMP1 victory on home soil at Sunday's World Endurance Championship (WEC) Six Hours of Fuji. The rain-shortened race proved lucky for Team Audi as well, after the German manufacturer notched up enough points to claim this season's FIA World Endurance Manufacturer's Championship title. The championship's ...
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| Designer Dreams up Zombie-Slaying Santa Fe |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
The "urban-camouflaged" Zombie Survival Machine's arsenal boasts knife blades, an automatic crossbow, razor-wired windows, three machine guns, a samurai sword, aluminum armor and a muffler silencer. In other words, Hyundai noted in a news release, it's zombie-proof. "My main design goal was to make the vehicle as stealthy and spacious as possible," Kuo said. "I ...
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| Ford sets 2-week shutdown at Michigan Assembly Plant |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
Ford began this month with 122 days supply of the C-Max and 71 days of the Focus, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Inventory of both models rose from 108 days and 58 days, respectively, at the beginning of September. Automakers generally try to carry about 60 days supply of inventory per ...
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| UPDATE 1-Strong used car sales help Asbury Auto beat estimates |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:38am EDT Oct 22 (Reuters) - U.S. auto dealer Asbury Automotive Group Inc posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit as demand for used vehicles rose due to easier availability of loans. Asbury, which gets most of its revenue from sale of luxury cars made by automakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Nissan, said its used-vehicle sales rose 33 percent in the quarter ...
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| Nissan Juke pricing and specifications |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
Nissan Australia made the call to bring it here. The UK-built Nissan Juke launches with two 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engines (one naturally aspirated, one turbocharged), three transmissions (five- and six-speed manuals and an automatic CVT), two drive modes (front- and all-wheel drive), and three model grades (ST, ST-S and ...
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| Mahindra Comviva strengthens global leadership team |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
Mobile VAS and financial solutions provider Mahindra Comviva Tuesday appointed Patrick Allainguillaume as the new global market unit head and part of the management team, at a time when the company is aggressively focusing on extending its footprint in Europe and Americas. Patrick will be responsible for the laying out and implementing the global sales strategy for the ...
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| Tata Motors launches Xenon in Australian market |
Oct 22nd, 2013 |
Ten upcoming car launches you would love to know about Are you planning to buy a car? Consider these ten upcoming launches and facelifts before ...
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