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Law Enforcement Ramps Up Click It or Ticket Campaign
KickingTiresBuckle up. Not only could it save your life, but in most states, it's the law. According to the Department of Transportation, safety and legal ramifications are hitting motorists and more are using seat belts ??? though still not all......Tags: Justice System, Memorial Day, Washington, DC, Crime, Law and Justice, Laws
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Recall Alert: 2013 Cadillac SRX
KickingTiresGM is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac SRX crossovers for loose wheel nuts that may cause creaking, steering vibration and, eventually, wheel-nut detachment and a possible crash. The recall involves SRXs with 18-inch wheels that haven't been rotated as...Tags: Physiology
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VW to Retrofit Late-Model Diesel Vehicles to Prevent Misfueling
KickingTiresPumping gasoline into the tank of a diesel vehicle can be a costly mistake. To prevent that from happening, Volkswagen of America has issued a service action and will refit 209,500 diesel vehicles in the U.S., according to Automotive News.......Tags: Science and Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Automotive Equipment, Mercedes-Benz
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How Korean Tensions Could Affect American Car Shoppers
KickingTiresFollowing a nuclear test and subsequent global sanctions, escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula have North Korea issuing near-daily threats against its southern neighbor and the U.S. ??? and the latest developments have left nearby nations girding...Tags: North Korea, South Korea, Chrysler, Vehicles, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Lawmakers to Jump-Start Backup Camera Mandate
KickingTiresIn 2007, Congress and President George W. Bush approved a law mandating that the government set automotive rear-visibility guidelines by the beginning of 2011. In 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed that backup cameras be...Tags: Justice System, Manufacturing and Engineering, Crime, Law and Justice, Jan Schakowsky, Photography Supplies and Services
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Recall Alert: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti JX SUVs
KickingTiresNissan is recalling more than 19,258 model-year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX SUVs due to a problem that could result in reduced braking, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The vehicles were manufactured between Dec. 3,...Tags: Nissan, Infiniti, SUVs and Crossovers, The Detroit News
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Recall Alert: Honda CR-V, Honda Odyssey, Acura RDX
KickingTiresHonda is recalling some 204,500 SUVs and minivans for a brake-shift interlock that can allow the transmission to shift away from Park without the driver pressing the brake. The recall, which affects the 2012-2013 Honda CR-V SUV and Odyssey minivan,......Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, SUVs and Crossovers, Automotive Equipment, Acura, Honda
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NHTSA Sees No Decline in Distracted Driving
KickingTiresThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported startling statistics it hopes will encourage people to pay attention while driving. In 2011, licensed motorists in the U.S. numbered 212 million while the number answering calls on a mobile...Tags: Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Transportation, Telecommunication Service, Electronics, Highway Transportation
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Recall Alert: 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
KickingTiresMitsubishi is recalling 1,402 model-year 2012 versions of the i-MiEV compact electric car due to problems with the brakes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The affected vehicles were manufactured from Dec. 2, 2011,... -
March Sales: SUVs Gained, Cars Fell
KickingTiresMarch was a decent month for the auto industry. New-car sales improved 3.4%, riding a trend that began in late 2012. Since last November, auto sales have reached annualized rates not seen since early 2008, according to Automotive News data.......Tags: Vehicles, Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment, Services and Shopping
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Possible NHTSA 'Silver' Ratings Aim to Protect Older Drivers
KickingTiresThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may turn an eye toward ol' Gramps as it looks to update its crash-test ratings. Bloomberg Businessweek reports NHTSA may implement a "silver" rating system for crash-protection of elderly drivers....Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Traffic
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NHTSA: Car Seat Enforcement Pays Off
KickingTiresKeeping your kids in car seats and booster seats until they're the right size and age can be a struggle for many parents. In my circle of friends and family, as soon as kids reach 8 years old they start......Tags: Parenting
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