| Beijing to introduce traffic restrictions to curb high air pollution |
Oct 19th, 2013 |
A Volkswagon showroom uses unused roads as a temporary parking lot for new cars near a main energy plant in Beijing on July 12, 2013. UPI/Stephen ...
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| Drowsy driving identified as a safety issue |
Oct 19th, 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 19th, 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 19th, 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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| Audis Keogh praises Tesla cool while questioning sales model |
Oct 19th, 2013 |
Audi AG views electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc. as a luxury-brand competitor while questioning its choice to skip dealers and sell directly to consumers, ...
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| Video-game sales rebound thanks to Grand Theft Auto |
Oct 19th, 2013 |
The video-game industry’s stay in purgatory has come to an end, at least for a bit. On Thursday, the NPD Group, which tracks game sales in U.S. stores, reported that total video-game sales, including hardware, software and accessories, had risen to $1.08 billion in September, 27 percent higher than the same period the year before. The increase was almost entirely the result of a 52 ...
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| GM trucks set gold standard for gas mileage towing looks |
Oct 19th, 2013 |
The pickups beat the competitors' fuel economy and towing capacity while offering limo-size four-door crew cabs trimmed with ritzy ...
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| After running hot market for used cars is cooling |
Oct 19th, 2013 |
Dealers look over cars up for auction at Manheim, a wholesale auto auction, in Riverside, Calif., Aug. 27, 2013. After running hot during the recession, when supply could not meet demand, used car prices are expected to ...
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| Fewer cars for cleaner air |
Oct 19th, 2013 |
/enpproperty--> Beijing decides to slash the number of vehicles on heavy pollution days Some 80 percent of public vehicles and half of private cars will be banned from Beijing's roads on days of continuous and serious air pollution, the city government said on Thursday. Cars and vans will be limited according to odd and even license numbers during periods of serious air pollution ...
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| Imperial Management Corp. Acquires National Automotive Insurance |
Oct 19th, 2013 |
Imperial Management Corp. (IMC) announced an agreement to purchase National Automotive Insurance Co. (NAIC) headquartered in Metairie, La. The transaction is pending approval of the Louisiana Department of Insurance and is expected to close the first week of November 2013. NAIC provides non-standard personal auto insurance to consumers through independent agents across Louisiana, with a heavy ...
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