Forget The Safety Ratings – SUVs Are Safer Than Cars
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online Even if a car has a better safety rating than an SUV, the driver in the smaller vehicle is more likely to be the one killed in a head-on collision between the two different types of...
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Seattle attorney Chris Davis reminds parents across the country that nearly 16 teen drivers are killed in car accidents during the 100-day span from Memorial Day to Labor Day each summer. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 The arrival of summer vacation may be an exciting time for teen drivers each year, but data published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) shows that the risk of being killed in a car accident nearly doubles for teens age 15-19 during the 100-day span between...
A new industry whitepaper addresses the insurance implications of the carsharing phenomenon Northbrook, IL (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 The emerging trend in sharing personal assets – often referred to as collaborative consumption or the sharing economy – is highlighting the importance of an industry many consider old-fashioned in today’s high-tech world, according to a recent whitepaper released by Avarie Capital and Assured Research. Authors Paul Y. Mang and William M. Wilt argue that...
Second only to July Fourth, Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest for car travel. In fact, AAA estimates that last year almost 31 million Americans traveled by car during Memorial Day weekend. Ontario, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 With Memorial Day quickly approaching, travel plans are in the works for many Americans and that means crowded highways. Second only to July Fourth, Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest for car travel. In fact, AAA estimates that last year almost 31...
Toyota of Naperville ready to help customers see the Corolla's value NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- As far as heated and fever-pitched battles go, the rivalry between Toyota and Honda is as fierce as ever. Toyota of Naperville is just as invested in the outcome of this competition between the 2013 Toyota Corolla vs. the 2013 Honda Civic. The Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic have been among the two most popular compact sedans nearly since they each debuted. Given...
Powered on clean-burning diesel fuel, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter brings even more variety to Los Angeles's most diverse line-up of rental vehicles LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans identify the Mercedes-Benz brand with the finest in luxury and sports cars. Europeans, however, have long known that Mercedes is also the manufacturer of some of the finest vans on the road. California Rent-A-Car prides itself on being the place for a short or long term car rental Los...
Highest Incidence of Fatal Car Crashes Involving Teen Drivers between Memorial and Labor Days ELK GROVE, Calif., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ADEPT Driver, a California company that develops proven crash reduction programs, including the award-winning teenSMART program, encourages teen drivers to make driver safety a priority this summer. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121109/SF10286LOGO) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120823/SF62269LOGO) (Logo:...
Beach Mazda Carries the Roomy and Fun-To-Drive 2013 Mazda5 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The new 2013 Mazad3 is the perfect minivan for those searching for a family vehicle with modest needs. Mazda engineers and designers know that not everyone needs a huge minivan and that's why they designed the new 2013 Mazda5 to be a little smaller than the competition. The best thing about the Mazda5 being a little smaller is that it is now a lot more fun to drive....
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Aurora, Colo.-based trucking company GD Cars, Inc., USDOT No. 2373977, to immediately cease all operations, declaring that its vehicles and drivers pose an imminent hazard to public safety. GD Cars' primary business is transporting used cars and trucks in interstate commerce. "We will not allow unsafe truck and bus operators to...
ARLINGTON, Va., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Memorial Day serves as the start for the busy summer driving season and AAA estimates over 31 million motorists will travel this holiday weekend. So as motorists prepare for the Memorial Day vacations, a team of professional truck drivers are helping to make our roads safer. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100129/ATALOGO) America's Road Team Captains, elite professional truck drivers with millions of accident-free...
DEARBORN, Mich., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. That's why AAA, the Detroit Tigers and the Michigan State Police (MSP) joined together today (May 23) to encourage teens to be safe drivers this Memorial Day weekend, the start of the summer driving season. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110321/CL67889LOGO) The three organizations support a key traffic safety message aimed at all drivers - but especially...
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Traffic cones, which also have many other names, are cone shaped markers used primarily to redirect traffic in a safe manner. They are used to create separation or merge lanes during construction although more permanent markers are used if the diversion is to stay in place for a long period of time. Charles P. Rudebaker invented the traffic cone in 1914. His version was made of concrete although now the cones are usually made of a brightly-colored thermoplastic or rubber. The cones are...
