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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 23, 2005

‘Smart' Airbag Knows When Not to Deploy

The "Crash Impact Sound Sensing" airbag works by using sensors that measure vibrations in a vehicle during an accident.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 23, 2005

Study: Airbags Pose Risk to Teens

A new study warns that the explosive force of airbags pose a risk to children up to age 14 when seated in the front seat. In contrast, airbags had a protective effect for teens aged 15-18.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 23, 2005

Chrysler Firepower, Ford Shelby GR-1 Win Best Concept Honors (photo)

The Chrysler Firepower, Ford Shelby GR-1, Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Concept and Jeep Gladiator were named the best concept cars from the 2005 auto show season at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 23, 2005

Study: Airbags Increase Odds of Death in Low-Speed Collisions

Study suggests increase in death happens in low-speed crashes with airbags deployed and no seatbelts.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 22, 2005

Study: Higher Speed Limits Don't Cause More Deaths

In fact, from 1968 to 1991, the fatality rate per 100 million miles declined by 63.2 percent. Other factors such as car manufacturing, increased seatbelt use, higher drinking ages and better road maintenance had greater effects on the fatality rate.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 16, 2005

Thieves Use Bluetooth to Steal from Cars

When a thief passes a car with ‘bluetooth' electrical items, a signal appears on the screen of the thief's mobile displaying the make or model of the valuables inside.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 16, 2005

Vehicles Talk to Each Other for Safety

Broadband car-to-car communication allows cars to pass on hazards and congestion, giving drivers early warning that they might soon have to brake.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 16, 2005

37% of Vehicles Now Have Navigation Option

In 1996, BMW and Acura were the first automotive brands to offer models with navigation systems in North America. Of vehicles sold in 2004, 37 percent had navigation as an option.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•June 16, 2005

Bush Urges Tax Cuts for Hybrids, Clean Diesels

The President's 2006 budget includes $2.5 billion over 10 years in tax incentives to consumers for the purchase of hybrid cars and trucks. The same tax credits would be eligible for clean-diesel vehicles.

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Small Fleet•from News/Media Release•June 16, 2005

Forbes Announces Best Pickups for 2005

Best residual value: Dodge Ram SRT-10. Most fuel-efficient: Ford Ranger/Mazda B2300. Most reliable compact pickup: Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon.

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