| GM raises prices on new pickup trucks analysts say discounts likely will rise too |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
DETROIT -- General Motors is taking a seemingly odd approach to falling sales of pickup trucks: It's raising prices. The company says the price of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado will go up almost $2,100 over the introductory price in the spring. GM is also raising prices on the GMC Sierra and other trucks. Pickups now on dealer lots won't be affected. The move follows a tough September ...
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| Toyota Prius price cut as interest wanes |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
By Doron Levin FORTUNE -- The evidence is growing stronger: Average American consumers aren't impressed enough with electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids to pay the kind of prices automakers are charging. That is, at least, not until gasoline gets much more expensive, which would make the costly technology more economical. Last week, Toyota ...
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| House committee to consider sleep apnea bill |
Oct 16th, 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 16th, 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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| Texas police chief implicated in pedestrian accident |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
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A police chief in Texas hit a pedestrian while making a right hand turn. The pedestrian sought medical attention at a local hospital for injuries sustained in the accident.
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| Rising number of women driving under the influence of alcohol |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
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In the past three decades, the percentage of DUI arrestees who were women increased from 9 to 25 percent.
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| Drowsy driving identified as a safety issue |
Oct 16th, 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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| New Synopsys DesignWare ARC EM SEP Processor Core Released for Automotive Safety-Compliant Applications |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
Synopsys, Inc., a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced availability of the new ...
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| Florida police to monitor cars driving near prostitution areas |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
USA Police in Florida have begun using surveillance methods to prevent prostitution by recording license plate information from cars that drive through areas frequented by sex workers and sending a letter to that individual's home as a possible deterrent. Starting this week, the Sanford Police Department - perhaps best known for its involvement in the recent George Zimmerman case - will ...
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| Unpaid bills leave Cape cop cars idle |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
Dozens of broken police vehicles are gathering dust in Western Cape workshops – some since April – while many police stations routinely suffer a crippling shortage of ...
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