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NewsFebruary 16, 2012

Trucking Group Asks Federal Court to Review New Hours-of-Service Rule

The American Trucking Associations has filed a petition for review of the FMCSA's new hours-of-service rule for commerical truck drivers.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2012

Regional Oil Prices Driving Gas Costs Up in Different Parts of US

AAA said that areas in the center of the U.S. using gasoline from refineries with access to less expensive crude oil are seeing prices hold steady or even drop.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2012

U.S. DOT Issues New Distracted Driving Guidelines for In-vehicle Technologies

WASHINGTON – NHTSA and the DOT proposed new guidelines designed to encourage automakers to limit the risk of driver distraction when using communications, navigation, and entertainment technologies built into vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2012

Clean Cities Provides New Guide to Petroleum-Reduction Technologies for Fleets

WASHINGTON – Clean Cities has updated its Clean Cities Tools brochure, a PDF that lists descriptions and website addresses for more than 20 online tools designed to help fleets reduce petroleum use.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2012

Company Cell Phone Policies Increased by 31% in 9 Months, Survey Finds

In a ZoomSafer survey, not only are more commercial fleet operators implementing on-the-job cell phone policies for their drivers, but more are enforcing established policies too. Part of the increase is likely due to the FMCSA’s recent ban on cell phone use while driving for commercial drivers.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2012

2013 Mazda CX-5 to Feature Advanced Braking Support System & Newly Developed Bumpers

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN ― Mazda Motor Corp. said it has developed an advanced safety technology called Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), which helps a driver to avoid a frontal collision when driving at low speeds in the city or in slow traffic. The SCBS system will be available in Mazda's all-new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-5, to be launched this spring.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2012

2013 Cadillac XTS to Feature Active Safety & Driver Assistance System

DETROIT – The all-new 2013 Cadillac XTS introduces an advanced active safety and driver assistance system. According to General Motors, the system represents a significant milestone toward the development of self-driving vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2012

U.S. House Panel Approves Bill to Block Use of E15

This is another setback for the ethanol industry, as the U.S. government let the tax credit of $0.45 per gallon for ethanol blenders expire on Dec. 31, 2011.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2012

Automakers Propose Changes to 2017-2025 Emissions Standards

WASHINGTON – The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, whose membership consists of 12 automakers, proposed changes to the Obama administration's proposed 2017-2025 CAFE and greenhouse gas (GHG) standards, specifically how they are required to account for emissions reductions.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffFebruary 9, 2012

GM's 2013 GMC Acadia

General Motors unveiled its refreshed 2013-MY GMC Acadia and Acadia Denali at the Chicago Auto Show. The Acadia features a redesigned exterior, GM's first front-center airbag, and a number of infotainment features. The Acadia was introduced for the 2009 model year. Photos courtesy of GM.

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