| Solar-powered cars streak across Australia |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
World Solar Challenge . In it, the fastest solar-powered cars race from Darwin to the sleepy city of Adelaide in the south, hitting speeds of more than 100 kilometres per hour. Cars making it to the end will have travelled 3000 kilometres through the red deserts into the woodlands of South ...
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| Can titles like Grand Theft Auto V continue to drive game sales |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
The hefty sales of "Grand Theft Auto V" gave video-game sales a shot in the arm, but, is the industry too reliant on a few big-name releases? Video game sales got a boost from the release of "Grand Theft Auto V" last month in a time when mobile game sales are eating significantly into the business. But can the console video game business survive on only a few blockbuster ...
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| Hyundai to recall Genesis cars to fix brakes |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
FILE - This Jan. 13, 2008, file photo, shows the 2009 Hyundai Genesis at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints of brake problems on Hyundai Genesis full-size luxury cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted on its website Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, that the probe affects about 40,000 cars from ...
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| Sonic Automotive reports jump in revenue launch of service initiative and specialty stores |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
Charlotte-based Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) is a car-dealer group with more than 100 dealerships nationwide. Sonic Automotive Inc. (NYSE:SAH) reports its revenue for the third quarter totaled $2.24 billion, a 5.5 percent increase from its $2.13 billion in revenue a year earlier. The Charlotte-based automotive retailer said Monday that it will delay reporting net income and per-share earnings for ...
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| 2014 Ford Fiesta Cars.com Review |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
The 2013 Ford Fiesta wasn't very exciting, but a 2014 update brings a little fun to the party, says Cars.com reviewer Jennifer Geiger. More dramatic styling, nimble handling and excellent fuel economy should put the Fiesta at the top of subcompact car-shoppers' lists -- as long as passenger room and cargo space aren't ...
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| House committee to consider sleep apnea bill |
Oct 21st, 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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| House criticizes FMCSA regulatory efforts |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
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Over the course of 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made important strides in implementing regulations designed not only to prevent the occurrence of truck accidents, but also to improve overall highway safety.
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| New video game demonstrates dangers of texting while driving |
Oct 21st, 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 21st, 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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| Victorian fire trucks set for upgrades |
Oct 21st, 2013 |
Seventy-four CFA upgraded trucks will be ready for this fire season, with equipment such as fire protective curtains and panels, water-spraying systems and an improved intercom service.Another 130 tankers will be refitted by June 2014, the government said on Tuesday. The vehicles will still be used this summer.It will bring the number of upgraded CFA tankers to 1048."While we hope fire crews ...
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