| During pregnancy, seatbelts help protect babies |
Apr 6th, 2013 |
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A recent study shows that seatbelt use during pregnancy can dramatically improve an unborn child's chances of surviving a crash.
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| Recent fatalities highlight teen driving risks |
Apr 6th, 2013 |
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A string of fatal car accidents, the latest of which occurred in Illinois, underscores some of the unique safety concerns facing teen drivers.
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| Toyota settles case for $16M |
Apr 6th, 2013 |
Los Angeles - A $16 million settlement over the safety recall of Toyotas at risk for unintended acceleration and braking issues was announced Friday by Orange County prosecutors and Toyota Motor Corp.The suit was one of a flood of cases brought against the automaker after more than 14 million vehicles were recalled in 2009 and 2010.Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas claimed deceptive ...
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| Army trucks Tata Leyland emerges lowest bidder for Rs 100-cr contract |
Apr 6th, 2013 |
NTPC had held back payment of Rs 1,000 cr, saying it won't pay for stones and rocks that come along with coal. But the coal monopoly is not used to such ...
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| Toyota pays $16 mn to settle US acceleration suit |
Apr 6th, 2013 |
Toyota has agreed to a $16 million deal with a southern Californian county over charges the Japanese auto giant hid safety issues linked to unintended acceleration of cars, officials said Friday. Toyota issued recalls in 2009 and 2010 affecting nearly six million vehicles in the United States due to the risk caused by floor mats and "sticky" gas pedal issues, ...
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| Anti-auto theft campaign in S.J. |
Apr 6th, 2013 |
STOCKTON - Investigators from the Delta Regional Auto Theft Team are launching a countywide campaign to raise awareness and prevent auto theft, authorities ...
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| Fisker Automotive lays off 160 struggles to find financing deal |
Apr 6th, 2013 |
The stylish Fisker Karma, a plug-in hybrid electric sportscar with a $103,000 price tag, won plaudits and attracted big name celebrities. (Fisker ...
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| Auto review Jaguar XJ boosts fuel economy with new engine |
Apr 6th, 2013 |
When I think of luxury cars, I think of Jaguar first; I can't help it. I'm a fan.The XJ model is the top of the Jaguar sedan line, a large luxury car with lots of amenities, cloud-soft ride and plenty of effortless power.This Jaguar even looks powerful sitting still - streamlined and elegant, yet bold and dramatic. The XJ embodies the soul of a sports coupe in a spacious four-door ...
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| Behind the Wheel: 2013 GMC Acadia Denali |
Apr 6th, 2013 |
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You’re looking at getting a crossover that will share parking lot space with your friends’ Land Rovers and Audis. Hovering in the $50,000 atmosphere is also the 2013 GMC Acadia Denali, the top of the heap when it comes to the Denali range. GMC has tried to reposition itself as the gentleman among ruffians. And [...]
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| Start-up electric car maker Fisker Automotive lays off public relations staff |
Apr 6th, 2013 |
Fisker Automotive has laid off its public relations staff and other employees today, according to a source familiar with the company, another sign of deepening problems at the beleaguered electric car maker. No one is answering phones at the Anaheim, Calif., office this morning. The layoffs come on the heels of the high profile resignation of company founder and executive chairman Henrik ...
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