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Posted on May 8, 2012

Over 100,000 Suzuki Swifts Recalled Due To Fuel Leak

Another staggering vehicle recall has been announced by an automaker. In this case, the vehicle in question is the Swift, and the recall was announced by Japan-based Suzuki Motor.  Around 109,000 of the subcompact cars fall under the purview of the recall, which was initiated due to a fuel leakage issue.  Of the recalled vehicles,… read more

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Posted on May 7, 2012

127,350 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 Automobiles Recalled

Another massive automobile recall has just been issued. This time, the recall affects some 127,350 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 automobiles.  The recall, which was announced by the Chrysler Group, concerns those vehicles of the model years 2011 and 2012 that were produced up to December 20 of last year.  The majority are in the… read more

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Posted on May 7, 2012

Auto Accident Fatalities the Lowest They’ve Ever Been

Despite the often troubling news about rampant distracted driving deaths and accidents along the roadways, new information seems to suggest that roads are safer today than they have been in years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced their estimate of the number of fatalities that occurred due to an automobile accident in 2011. … read more

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Posted on April 30, 2012

Study Says Texting is Dangerous No Matter the Phone’s Position

For those still not sure that the act of texting while driving is dangerous, here’s one more study that seeks to convince you. Under the banner of a project known as Generation tXt, students, under the guidance of University of Oklahoma School of Medicine faculty, looked at the driving habits of thirty students between the… read more

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Posted on April 25, 2012

Alabama Senate and House Seek Compromise on Texting Ban

Alabama is one step closer to disallowing the practice of texting while driving. Yesterday, members of the Senate met to vote on House Bill 2, which would ban people from texting while behind the wheel of an automobile.  The measure was approved by a 24 to 7 vote.  This comes in addition to a similar… read more

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Posted on April 20, 2012

NHTSA Hopes New Program Will Eradicate Traffic Fatalities

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other highway safety organizations are hoping that technology combined with new policies can make automobile accidents a thing of the past. This incredibly ambitious goal actually has a name, and that name is Toward Zero Deaths, or TZD.  Using data from across the country in order to aid… read more

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Posted on April 19, 2012

Canada Outlaws US-Bought Car Seats Due to Low Standards

A number of car seat recalls have been issued throughout the United States because the items were not up to federal safety standards.  But a new report raises questions about how other countries perceive goods available in America. In Canada, it’s illegal for consumers to purchase a car seat in the U.S. and then bring… read more

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Posted on April 18, 2012

Massachusetts Cops Crack Down on Construction Zone Speeders

Massachusetts is doing its part to help cut down on automobile accidents occurring in construction zones filled with numerous defenseless workers. Tomorrow, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and various officials from local law enforcement agencies are scheduled to announce a measure that will place additional state troopers at road construction areas along the roadways.  Officials… read more

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Posted on April 17, 2012

Helicopters Trauma Patient Rescue Rate Higher Than Ambulances

If you’re involved in a life-threatening accident that requires immediate medical attention, then it’s imperative that you get to a trauma center as quickly as possible, and a new study suggests that you might be better off traveling by air than on the street. The Journal of the American Medical Association has just published a… read more

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Posted on April 16, 2012

NHTSA Study Shows Many Fail to Stop Drivers from Texting

A new survey sheds some light on the disturbing practice of texting while behind the wheel of car. Following a poll of over 6,000 persons by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it was discovered that 90% of people believe that texting or emailing while driving is an unsafe practice.  However, that doesn’t necessarily mean… read more

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Posted on April 16, 2012

NHTSA Investigation of BMW Parking Defect May End in Recall

Investigators are inching closer and closer to a potential recall of a series of BMW vehicles that endangered consumers. In August of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated an investigation into 122,000 BMW 7-series vehicles of model years between 2002 and 2008.  This came about following 50 instances in which people reported… read more

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Posted on April 13, 2012

NHTSA Testing Vehicle to Vehicle Communication in Ann Arbor

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the efficacy of technology that would enable vehicles to communicate with both each other and stationary edifices in order to help prevent accidents on the road. They currently have 3,000 cars undergoing rigorous testing in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan.  This program is designed to… read more

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