| Lack of speedy trial results in dismissal in DWI charges |
May 16th, 2013 |
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Police must follow certain procedures when they make a DWI arrest, or the evidence may be excluded.
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| Fatigued drivers a threat on Florida roads |
May 16th, 2013 |
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An April 2013 study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute showed the extent to which driver fatigue is a factor in auto accidents and near-accidents.
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| Oregon leads nation in bike safety, but room for improvement still exists |
May 16th, 2013 |
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While Oregon continues to rank toward the top in national surveys of bicycle safety, accidents can and do still happen on scenic routes nearby the Portland metro area. Cyclists can take safety precautions, but motorists must also watch for bicycles and share the road.
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| Researchers develop new treatment for spinal cord injuries |
May 16th, 2013 |
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Researchers have developed a new experimental drug that shows promise in treating spinal cord injuries.
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| Patented powertrain key to EV carmakers success |
May 16th, 2013 |
Elon Musk was fresh off the sale of PayPal and starting another business, commercial rocket service Space Exploration Technologies Corp., when he met kindred spirit JB Straubel. Their shared belief that consumer electronics advances could be applied to more earthly modes of transport is a cornerstone of Tesla Motors Inc. Straubel attended a Stanford University speech by Musk on his startup ...
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| Doug Guthrie Chevrolets 2014 Silverado grows bolder without hiking price |
May 16th, 2013 |
Spring Branch, Texas When the all-new 2014 Silverado pickup truck was revealed in December, it looked like Chevrolet hadn't gone far enough to keep pace with the competition. That perception changed when I saw the new Silverado next to the 2013 model and had a chance to drive both. The new Silverado is larger and more muscular looking than its predecessor, something I hadn't noticed ...
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| Learn easy auto repairs maintenance to save time money |
May 16th, 2013 |
A common theme when trying to save money is "do it yourself," but many car owners are hesitant to take that advice and attempt basic maintenance and repairs on their vehicles. To a degree, those fears are legitimate, because vehicles are more complicated than they used to be. But many repairs and maintenance tasks are easy enough to complete, even for those without many tools or skills. ...
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| John McCormick Reduced wind drag is nothing to blow off |
May 16th, 2013 |
As a kid did you ever stick your hand out of the car window and marvel at the way you could play with the wind? Perhaps you still do. One lesson you learned is how hard it is to hold your hand flat against the airflow, versus slicing through the breeze like a wing. It's well known that aerodynamic drag is one of the biggest considerations in modern car design and has a huge impact on fuel ...
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| Customizers put deluxe spins on Focus ST |
May 16th, 2013 |
M&J Enterprises, Cosworth and Ford Racing combined their efforts and their parts to turn the already sporty Ford Focus ST into a road-going rocket. (Larry Edsall / Special to The Detroit ...
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| Cars Internet connectivity poses cyber attack threat |
May 16th, 2013 |
With the cars becoming more powered and connected to the Internet and operated by computers, the risk of cyber attacks have arisen. The U.S. based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), believes that the interconnected electronic system is helpful in creating opportunities for vehicle safety and reliability but these systems now also pose cyber security threats of a very ...
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