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Construction Angels to help families in need

At any given daylight moment across America, nearly 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, a number that has held steady since 2010, according to a “Traffic Safety Facts Research Note” from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). Each day in the United States, more than nine people […]

September 12, 2014

Pickups

Chrysler recalls 16,000 vehicles for possible shock problem; 2014 Ram 1500 on list

Chrysler Group is recalling an estimated 16,000 vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, replace the shocks and/or struts. The vehicles, including certain 2014 Ram 1500 pickups, may have been assembled using a shipment of shocks and struts that do not meet the company’s quality standards. The components may break free from their mounts, which could […]

August 21, 2014

Pickups

NHTSA launches VIN search tool; issues recalls for GM, Toyota pickups

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday unveiled a new tool designed to allow consumers to search for recall information based on a Vehicle Identification Number. NHTSA also has recently issued recalls for certain GM and Toyota pickups.

August 20, 2014

Roadbuilding

Highway Trust Fund 2014: Timeline of Events

It felt like an eternity went by before Congress passed a bill to fund the Highway Trust Fund through May 2015. Unfortunately, for or as long as it took, nobody ended up happy with the outcome. Congress had months to work out a long-term deal and all they could agree on is a short-term plan […]

August 15, 2014

Roadbuilding

Do you wear your seat belt at night?

The Colorado Department of Transportation cracked down on nighttime drivers not wearing their seat belts. According to the CDOT, seat belt use is consistently lower at night than during the day which results in an increased number of unbuckled fatalities. The state teamed up with law enforcement agencies for its annual nighttime seat belt education […]

August 7, 2014

Pickups

Ford Recalls 910,000 SUVS For Potential Steering Issue

Two NHTSA Recalls Affect 2008-2013 Ford SUVs More recalls hit the books as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted two recall notices today that affects 740,878 Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner SUVs and 179,000 Ford Explorers. The first recall, 14S05,  affects certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September […]

June 5, 2014

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State DOTs host National Work Zone Awareness Week events

National Work Zone Awareness Week began Monday, and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will host an official kick-off event on Tuesday in Seattle. This year, the campaign takes place April 7-11 across the nation, with transportation agencies spreading the following message: “Work Zone Speeding: A Costly Mistake.” [youtube wpZKhgTtCXw nolink] The campaign focuses […]

April 7, 2014

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NHTSA paves the way for connected vehicles

Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology will soon be included in all new cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Monday that it plans to “begin taking steps to enable V2V communication technology for light vehicles.” NHTSA Acting Administrator David Friedman said the technology is expected to improve safety. “V2V crash avoidance technology has game-changing potential […]

February 4, 2014

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NHTSA officials could require vehicle-to-vehicle communication in future cars

Manufacturers may soon be required to include vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology in all new cars. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) officials are working to decide whether the technology should be a requirement to help prevent car crashes, ABC News reports. The report notes that a recent study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that […]

January 2, 2014

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How distracted is your driving? A new $1.3 million simulation lab can tell

Researchers at The Ohio State University (OSU) are trying to figure out how much eating, entertainment and navigation systems in cars distract drivers, and the university’s new $1.3 million Driving Simulation Laboratory could help. This new 5,800-square-foot research facility is a partnership between Ohio State, Honda R&D Americas, Inc., and the Ohio Supercomputer Center. The […]

October 16, 2013

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GM recalls 21,721 2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra pickups in North America

General Motors has announced a recall on 21,721 of the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC pickups in North America over a safety issue with the trucks’ seats. The reason for the recall is GM’s discovery that during a rear-end collision, the reclining seat backs could move more than the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]

October 11, 2013

Roadbuilding

House could consider bill to bring back 330 NHTSA employees

The House may consider a bill next week that would bring back about 330 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) employees who were furloughed last week when the federal government shutdown began. The shutdown suspended several operations within the U.S. Department of Transportation, including NHTSA activities involving defect information distribution. Representative Lee Terry (R-Neb.) said […]

October 10, 2013