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Big Rigs and Travel Safety (08:43) - The consumer safety watchdog group Public Citizen has warned against the increase of heavy trucks on local roads and interstates. Several major federal studies have shown that trucks heavier than the 80,000-pound trucks currently allowed by federal law have a... | 0 Comments

Auto Accidents and Your Health (07:39) - Because we see them every day or read about them in the newspapers, we gloss over the severity of car accidents. Every day, people like you and me lose their ability to function normally due to the results of auto... | 0 Comments

Ford Recalls 3.8 million Pickups and SUVs due to engine fire concerns (13:15) - Ford just announced the recall of 3.8 million of its pickup trucks and SUVs due to concerns over engine fire concerns. Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch... | 0 Trackbacks | 0 Comments

Auto Safety Initiatives Part of Latest Transportation Bill (22:28) - Sweeping auto safety initiatives included in a transportation bill passed by Congress on Friday make it the most comprehensive traffic safety legislation in years. Congress is ordering the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to impose a number of more stringent... | 0 Comments

Info for Victims of Auto Accidents in Florida (03:07) - Auto accidents remain the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 34. Each year, 40,000 people lose their lives in auto crashes. The resulting psychological, economic, and physical toll places tremendous strain on families and individuals alike.... | 0 Comments

Nissan Maxima and Suzuki Verona Receive Marginal Ratings in Crash Tests (16:35) - According to a report published today the 2005 Nissan Maxima and the Suzuki Verona received marginal ratings in crash tests. The problem concerned side impact collisions. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Chevrolet Malibu and Audi A4 its... | 0 Comments
Auto Safety or Auto Privacy? (00:32) - (AP) According to the National Highway Transportation Administration, about 15 percent of vehicles — or about 30 million cars and trucks — have black boxes. About 65 percent to 90 percent of 2004 cars and trucks have them, according to... | 0 Comments
Child Safety in Vehicles (00:28) - CBS/AP) According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 3,300 children between the ages of 4 and 7 died in a motor vehicle crashes between 1994 and 2002. On Sunday, March 27, New York State joined more than two-dozen other... | 0 Comments