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According to the New York Times, Federal agency researchers were going to do a study starting in 2003. They were going to study 10,000 drivers over a period of time to determine the risks by cell phone use in vehicles. But the study was never official because there was pressure about upsetting Congress. The former head of NHTSA said it was suggested that they only gather the data and withhold the research.

Hundreds of pages from the research are being made public today for the first time due to two consumer groups, Center for Auto Safety and Public Citizen.

The researchers estimated in 2002 that cell phones used by drivers caused about 955 fatalities and 240,000 accidents that year.

People say that by not publishing the findings, lives have been lost and the problem that we are looking at could be as bad as drunk driving!

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It is a lot easier for California Police to ticket California drivers holding cell phones to their ears and not using a hands free device than to ticket a driver texting. It is estimated that over 200,000 tickets have been written in the past year to driver’s not using hands free devices while only a few hundred have been written to drivers either texting or being texted. The problem is that police officers have a hard time determining when texting is being done by a driver.
Officials are very concerned because texting is on the rise and is considered more distracting then talking on a cell phone. Please don’t text while you drive.

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General Motor’s has a hit with its new Camaro. The latest edition is a reminder of the old Camaro’s in its heyday. With its long hood and lots of grill it’s bringing people back to the showrooms. The basic model has a 6 cylinder engine and is priced well. The Camaro made its debut in 1966 and was dropped from the lineup in 2002. GM sold 9,300 Camaros during the month of June and actually outsold its rival, the Ford Mustang that month.

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Research has shown that distracted drivers are dangerous. Drivers using cell phones are four times as likely to cause a crash as drivers that are not using their cell phones. It has also been found that hands free devices do not improve ones safety. It actually creates a false sense that what you are doing is okay.

And then there is texting. Texting also known as SMS (short message service) is on the rise. Car and Driver Magazine did a test to determine just how dangerous it can be. They rigged a car with a red light to alert drivers when to brake and tested how long it takes to brake. The results showed that an unimpaired driver took .54 seconds to brake, someone reading an e-mail an additional 36 feet, and someone sending a text an additional 70 feet in order to brake. The test was done at 70 mph.

Unfortunately, Americans are ignoring the studies and are increasingly trying to multitask in the their vehicles. So the next time you want to text, tweet, or e-mail, while driving, either ignore the urge or pull over!

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The California Roll, the practice of slowing to a crawl, but not stopping for a stop sign has become a serious problem. An Australian company, Redflex, has developed a machine designed to issue tickets for a California Stop. This new technology may be installed in Los Angeles, California some time in the future by Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.

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Sales for Harley-Davidson were down 35% from the previous year. They have decided to down size and will be cutting hourly positons and salaried jobs for a total of 1,000 jobs. There has been a downturn in motorcycle sales inspite of promotional offers to entice buyers.

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Hybrid cars today are typically a combination of gasoline and a battery powered engine. The following is a list of some of the current hybrid cars plus some that will become available in 2010 and 2011.

Currently available Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Insight, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid, Lexus HS 250h, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Mercury Mariner Hybrid, Lexus RX 450h, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Lexus RX 400h, Lexus GS 450h, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid, Lexus LS 600h L, GMC Sierra Hybrid, GMC Yukon Hybrid, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, Chrysler Aspen Hybrid, and Dodge Durango Hybrid.

Those that will become available in 2010 or 2011 are Mercedes ML 450 Hybrid, Honda Global Subcompact Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line Two Mode, Hyundai Accent Hybrid, BMW X6 Hybrid, Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid, Honda Fit Hybrid, Mercedes S400 BlueHybrid, Dodge Ram Hybrid, Honda CR-Z, Volkswagen and Touareg Hybrid.

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TSB’s (Technical Service Bulletins) are documents issued by a car manufacturer to it’s dealerships which advises fixes for a known defect or problem. The TSB’s give both the car owner and dealers information about what may happen with a particular model or vehicle. TSB’s are intended to assist the dealerships with ongoing repairs. The notices are not compulsory so the dealer or car maker do not have to make the repairs or even let the consumer know about them.

Recalls are mandatory and generally relate to safety concerns or emission problems. The government has determined there is a potential design flaw and may be unsafe and dangerous. The manufacturer is required to issue an official recall notice and the government mandates that the car makers make specific repairs to the exact make and model. The government requires that you be notified by mail by the manufacturer.

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NHTSA Withheld Data Showing Risks of Distracted Driving

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General Motor’s New Chevrolet Camaro

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