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U.S. reviewing more complaints Toyota fixes didn't work
WASHINGTON (Reuters) U.S. regulators on Thursday said they were reviewing more than 60 complaints that fixes made on recalled Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles for unintended acceleration had not solved the problem.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement it was reviewing the complaints and interviewing vehicle owners. The ... |
U.S. Considers Brake Override System
The Obama administration may recommend that carmakers install a brake override system that is intended to prevent the sudden acceleration episodes that have led to recalls of millions of Toyotas, the transportation secretary, Ray LaHood, said on Tuesday.Mr. LaHood made his comments at a hearing held by the Senate Committee ... |
Digital Billboards, Diversions Drivers Can’t Escape
Safety advocates who worry about the dangers of distracted driving have a new concern beyond cellphones and gadget-laden dashboards: digital roadside billboards.These high-tech billboards marry the glow of Times Square with the immediacy of the Internet. Images change every six to eight seconds, so advertisers can flash timely messages — ... |
Progressive Launches Social Responsibility Web Site
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Car insurance group Progressive is now formally reporting on its social responsibility efforts with a new Web site called "Progressive Together," accessible at progressive.com/socialresponsibility.Progressive sees social responsibility as part of doing business in keeping with its Core Values, especially the Golden Rule--treating others as ... |
Insurers Get Tips On How To Use Social Media
Social media outlets are a new marketing channel that insurers need to take advantage of, even though marketers are struggling to find out how best to leverage the new services in their favor, according to Mintel Corporation.Daniel Hayes, vice president of insurance services at Mintel—a provider of market intelligence—said during ... |
