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Delphi Assembling an Array of Answers for 2008 Mid-America ...  -  25 Mar 2008
WebWire (press release),..."Delphi will showcase products that consumers demand in vehicle safety and mobile connectivity, as well as alternative power sources.

Beach traffic hot topic  -  25 Mar 2008
Rodney Times,MURIWAI TRAFFIC: Vehicle safety issues at popular Muriwai Beach will be discussed at a public meeting in Waimauku on Sunday. Muriwai Beach safety and

State Preps For Refund Of Constitutional Taxes  -  25 Mar 2008
Leesburg Today,The revenue was generated by an additional $10 fee on vehicle safety inspections. The fee raised $1.38 million in the region. This money will be sent to the

Border Motorseats Gets A Great Start On New Reclining Seat  -  25 Mar 2008
openPR (press release),All products are arranged to pass FIA standards and are certificated by vehicle safety testing at Taiwan Automotive Research & Testing Center.

Pontiac Grand-Am Teams Ready For Homestead Challenge  -  25 Mar 2008
Grand-Am,GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.

Council campaign to drive up taxi safety  -  Mar 24, 2008
Lynn News,..."Vehicles are the subject of enhanced vehicle safety checks and the drivers have to go through a Criminal Records Bureau check.

Workplace vehicle safety highlighted  -  Mar 19, 2008
Abeceder,From forklift trucks to articulated lorries - transport in the workplace can pose a risk to employees and the public. "We are often called to investigate

Child's death prompts urging for vehicle safety  -  Mar 19, 2008
Explorer News,A fire district is urging parents to identify ways to remember that their children are in the back seat, following the death of a 4-month-old child left in

City officials review vehicle safety in wake of Monroe tragedy  -  Mar 19, 2008
Middletown Journal,By Ed Richter MIDDLETOWN â€” Prior to the start of Tuesday's, March 18, City Council meeting, Mayor Larry Mulligan asked those present to remember the family

Safety and Reliability Engineer  -  Mar 12, 2008
Guardian,Conducting safety analyses and undertaking reviews of system compliance evidence and produce of vehicle safety justifications. Production of selected system

CVSA OOS criteria for air discs still in the making  -  Mar 24, 2008
Today's Trucking NewsCommercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) roadside inspectors aren't yet quite sure what to do with air disc brakes. Impending stop distance regulations in

NXP Drives Vehicle Safety With FlexRay Transceivers  -  Mar 16, 2008
TechWhack (press release),NXP, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, today announced that the TJA1080A has passed the FlexRay Physical Layer Conformance Test,

UK fleets still under valuing ESP  -  Mar 20, 2008
Easier (press release),Todayâ€™s vehicle safety technologies, in particular crash avoidance technologies open up new dimensions in driving safety. The Electronic Stability Programme

Media Advisory - Transport Canada releases new video on vehicle ...  -  Mar 10, 2008
Canada NewsWire (press release),OTTAWA, March 10 /CNW Telbec/ - As part of the department's mandate to promote the safety of Canadians and to promote awareness of important life-saving

Vehicle Choices Change As Gas Prices Rise  -  Mar 24, 2008
KQCA, My58.com,A new American Automobile Association study also suggests that gas mileage is the top consideration when motorists look to buy a new vehicle. Safety and

Improved vehicle designs making rescues harder  -  Mar 19, 2008
MotorTrend MagazineAlthough it may take emergency personnel longer to extricate crash victims, car passenger lives today are being saved more than ever by vehicle safety

TROY, Mich., March 19 --  -  Mar 19, 2008
Biloxi Sun Herald,..."Anyone interested in vehicle safety will experience an informative, clear, dynamic, and easy to navigate RST web-site at www.rstglobal.net," said Jeffrey

14 Southeastern States Conduct Driver Enforcement Blitz  -  Mar 21, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),To curb the number of deadly crashes on our most dangerous highways, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), 14 Southeastern states, and the Federal

You have right to remain silent; you car may not  -  Mar 20, 2008
Scripps News,Manufacturers have relied on test dummies to help determine vehicle safety, Harris explained. With the recorders, carmakers can use "real world data,

Flaming Mini Report Sparks Safety Probe  -  Mar 15, 2008
Glasgow Sunday Mail,They said: "Our vehicle safety branch are investigating but we don't know how long it will take. "Under the general product safety regulations we have the

Is Your SUV Safe?  -  Mar 12, 2008
ABC NewsAutomakers have voluntarily implemented safety measures like electronic stability control and advanced safety belt systems to boost vehicle safety,

ATA Associates, Inc. Releases Third Installment in Free Truck ...  -  Mar 20, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),ATA's newest DVD walks drivers through the entire procedure, following the inspection format set by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance or CVSA.

Mayor calls for army vehicle safety restraints  -  Feb 28, 2008
Athlone Advertiser,...by Martina Nee Mayor of Athlone, Cllr Paul Hogan, is calling for the installation of safety restraints in all military vehicles as failing to do so could

Training in ATV safety offered in Millbrook  -  Mar 13, 2008
Poughkeepsie Journal,MILLBROOK - Learn about all-terrain vehicle safety 8 am to 4 pm Saturday at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County at the Farm & Home Center,

Fleet up to safety mark  -  Mar 11, 2008
The Mercury,Infrastructure Minister Steven Kons did not say how much the new fleet would cost taxpayers, but said increased vehicle safety levels would have flow-on

TODAY'S BEST BETS  -  Mar 24, 2008
Livingston Daily,Off-road vehicle safety training takes place for ages 10-16 with Howell Area Parks and Recreation Department. This course is state-approved and provides the

Bendix takes pro-safety technology message to Capital Hill  -  Feb 29, 2008
Today's Trucking NewsIntroduced in October 2007, HR 3820 would provide a tax credit equal to 50 percent of the cost of a qualifying commercial vehicle safety system.

EYES ON THE ROAD  -  Mar 2, 2008
Wall Street JournalThat's just one of the areas of dispute in this contentious corner of the vehicle safety debate. The government estimates it could be as few as 476 people a

Delegate says ATV safety bill may have better chance next year  -  Mar 7, 2008
Daily Mail - Charleston,...by AP This year's all-terrain vehicle safety bill died because it lacked safety measures, the House Roads and Transportation chairwoman said.

ATV Safety Bill Killed  -  Mar 6, 2008
WHSV,Another year and another all-terrain vehicle safety bill has died. House Roads and Transportation chairwoman Lidella Hrutkay said she left the bill off her

Safety devices merit tax break, makers say  -  Feb 27, 2008
eTruckerThe Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance are urging Congress to hurry to give a tax break to carriers

Pushing safety technology tax credit  -  Feb 26, 2008
Fleet Owner (subscription)..."Our mission is to promote motor vehicle safety and security and save lives â€“ and we believe passge of this bill will help us do that," said Stephen

Bendix promotes US bill that would provide tax credits for safety ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
Truck News,It would provide a tax credit equal to 50% of the cost of qualifying vehicle safety systems such as: stability systems; collision warning systems;

Graco Children's Products Announces a Safety Notice for the CarGo ...  -  Mar 14, 2008
Earthtimes,The labeling non-compliance issue notice is the result of an incorrect NHTSA vehicle safety hotline number that appears on models of the following CarGo

Safe and secure Legislation aims to boost children's safety in cars  -  Mar 19, 2008
HollandSentinel.com,The organization, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has made motor vehicle safety its No. 1 cause. From 1999 to 2005, motor vehicle

QLD Govt boosts number of heavy vehicle transport inspectors  -  Mar 18, 2008
supply chain review,The Queensland Government is to unleash new transport inspectors to enforce heavy vehicle safety regulations throughout the State.

Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act Supports ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
SunHerald.com,Safe Kids Worldwide, in partnership with General Motors, already offers vehicle safety programs beyond car seats and crash protection through the Safe Kids

COMMUNITY CALENDAR  -  Mar 23, 2008
Livingston Daily,ORV safety â€” Off Road Vehicle Safety Training takes place for ages 10-16. This course is state approved and provides the basics of riding safety.

"Top Safety Pick" Prize for Josef Haberl. Chief BMW safety ...  -  Mar 17, 2008
Total Motorcycle.com,Josef Haberl, head of BMW Group vehicle safety and internationally recognised specialist in this field, has been honoured with a very exceptional award

CVSA Roadcheck set for June 3-5; seatbelts a top priority  -  Mar 18, 2008
Land Line Magazine,Steve Keppler, director of policy and programs for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, has said that the inspectors will also be on the lookout for any

No brainer  -  Feb 27, 2008
Fleet Owner (subscription)Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) really is a â€œno brainerâ€? for trucking in my estimation.

(Source: Tesla Motors)  -  Mar 17, 2008
DailyTech,In late January, the company announced that it passed all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The company also noted at the time that regular production

DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Grant of Petition for Decision of ...  -  Mar 1, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),For further information on this decision, contact Mr. John Finneran, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

'Bajaj has sent safety for a ride'  -  Feb 27, 2008
Sify,It has also directed the Automotive Research Association of India in Pune, an expert body on motor-vehicle safety, to be a party in the PIL.

New Study: Stronger SUV Roofs Save Lives  -  Mar 12, 2008
Consumer AffairsIIHS is funded by the automobile insurance industry but has built a reputation as a respected source of vehicle safety information.

Keep Your Most Precious Cargo Safe  -  Mar 3, 2008
TomRiver Times,...child passenger safety means properly restraining children in a motor vehicle. Safety organizations throughout the country including AAA Mid-Atlantic

Northcentral Conservancy updates Clinton commissioners on activities  -  Mar 14, 2008
Lock Haven Express,The policies include an embezzlement/fraud policy, a return-to-work policy, an employment ID policy and a vehicle safety policy. Committee member Jim Leone

Event promotes safety for off-road enthusiasts  -  Mar 15, 2008
The Olympian,Many local ORV businesses and clubs were on hand to listen to safety talks, watch demonstrations and get a free vehicle-safety check.

Child safety seats for 8-year-olds suffers temporary defeat  -  Mar 21, 2008
Examiner.com...of the â€œnanny state,â€? a tie vote in the Maryland Senate on Thursday defeated an effort to require vehicle safety seats for children up to 8 years old.

Ford Motor Company, Grant of Petition for Decision of ...  -  Mar 1, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),For further information on this decision, contact Ms. Claudia Covell, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, the National Highway Traffic Safety

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