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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2018

Fourth of July Road Fatalities: Safety Council Predicts 160+

Some 164 people may lose their lives on the roadways during the Independence Day holiday period and an additional 18,600 may be seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes, according to data released today by statistics professionals at the National Safety Council (NSC).

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2018

Mazda Recalls CX-5 for Air Bags

Mazda North American Operations is recalling an estimated 682 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles because some side curtain airbags may not properly unfold during deployment.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2018

Uber Driver Streamed 'The Voice' Prior to Fatal Crash

A report from Tempe, Ariz., police concludes that if the driver had not been watching "The Voice" on her phone, the crash would not have occurred.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

Didi Chuxing Implements More Ride-Hailing Restrictions

Beginning June 22, Didi Chuxing will be piloting an in-app feature that will allow passengers to share their route and destination with emergency contacts.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2018

FCA Recalls 4.8M Vehicles for Cruise Control

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling roughly 4.8 million vehicles due to a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging, the company has announced.

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Newsby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanMay 24, 2018

Uber's Self-Driving Vehicles Rely on Humans to Brake in Emergencies

A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board found that Uber does not enable the automatic braking feature while its self-driving test vehicles are under computer control to “reduce the potential for erratic vehicle behavior.”

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Newsby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanMay 23, 2018

Uber to End Self-Driving Vehicle Testing in Arizona

According to the Arizona Republic, about 200 Uber employees in Arizona, most of them vehicle drivers, will lose their jobs.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2018

Uber Updates Sexual Violence Transparency Policies

The company is removing requirements for mandatory arbitration and non-disclosure agreements in dealing with sexual assault and harassment claims.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2018

Didi Chuxing Announces New Safety Features Following Passenger's Murder

Didi officials said there will now be mandatory facial-recognition scanning for all drivers before they pick up any fares.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2018

Silvercar to Offer Free Car Seats to Renting Families

Due to a partnership with Peg Perego, Silvercar renters will be able to request one of two top-end car seat models when they book through the car rental company’s app.

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