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Newsby StaffDecember 26, 2018

16.7M Takata Air Bags Remain on the Roads

About 16.7 million of the faulty Takata air-bag inflators still haven't been replaced about three years after federal regulators began to oversee a broad-ranging recall of the defective inflators that have caused at least 15 deaths in the U.S., according to a new report.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2018

Toyota Creates Mobility Service for Ride-Hailing Companies

Ride-hailing vehicles tend to accrue five times more mileage than privately-owned vehicles. To keep vehicles in safe, good working condition, it is essential to provide proper vehicle maintenance based on the vehicle's condition.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2018

AAA Predicts Holiday Traffic Congestion

More than 102 million people will be on the nation's roadways this holiday season, marking a 4.4% increase over last year and an all-time record high since AAA began tracking holiday vehicle travel in 2001.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2018

UK Anti-Terrorism Program Created for Rental Car Companies

The voluntary scheme requires companies to follow a 10-point code of conduct that includes a commitment to reporting suspicious behavior, sharing data with law enforcement, and taking an electronic form of payment for at least a part of the transaction.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2018

Toyota to Install Non-Takata Inflators in 65,000 Vehicles

Toyota dealers are preparing for a second recall of 65,000 Corollas, Sequoias, Tundras, and Lexus SCs fitted with replacement Takata airbag inflators that will themselves be replaced by third-party suppliers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2018

Did Chuxing Appoints Chief Safety, Security Officers

The appointments follow a report by China's Ministry for Transport which concluded that the company's "management of people and vehicles is out of control."

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2018

Senators Make Final Attempt to Pass Autonomous Vehicle Bill

As the end of the year approaches, U.S. senators are making a final push to pass comprehensive legislation for a regulatory framework that would accelerate the deployment and use of self-driving cars.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2018

Waymo Rolls Out First Phase of Commercial Autonomous Ride-Hailing

Waymo will also continue its early rider program, which has been in operation in the Phoenix area since 2017.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2018

Foreign Rental Car Drivers Increasing Accidents Rates in Japan

To help decrease accident rates, the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry has been installing multilingual traffic signs, among other efforts.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2018

China Fines Didi Chuxing, Cracks Down on Ride-Hailing

During an investigation into Didi Chuxing's operations, China's Ministry of Transport found Didi violated multiple safety rules, including failing to flag "high risk drivers and improperly handling deposits."

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