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Even Hands-Free Phone Use May Be Hazardous in Cars
2013-06-05 20:11:55| TechNewsWorld
We all know by now that using a cellphone while driving can be a dangerous practice, but talking on a hands-free phone may not be much better. That's because people talk on the phone so regularly that they have developed learned habits that take over their awareness, according to Robert Rosenberger, an assistant professor in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology.
NHTSA: U.S. at Historic Turning Point with Self-Driving Cars
2013-06-05 17:14:24| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
The first driverless cars could begin to roll into showrooms by 2025 if not sooner a panel of experts agreed during the annual convention of automotive engineers at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit in April. "Whether were talking about automated features in cars today or fully automated vehicles of the future, our top priority is to ensure these vehicles and their occupants are safe," said Secretary Ray LaHood. The issue of self-driving cars is not going away, and it came up recently at the annual Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress gathering in Detroit. While legal issues are front and center, there are many other issues involved as we confront a future both daunting and exciting! [Read more]The Article NHTSA: U.S. at Historic Turning Point with Self-Driving Cars appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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Airbnb founder: Banning private rentals as silly as banning cars
2013-06-05 15:01:56| CNET News.com
Expect the will of the people to prevail when it comes to overpowering regulatory restrictions against renting out private lodgings, Airbnb Joe Gebbia argues. [Read more]
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Toyota Recalls 242,000 Prius, Lexus Hybrid Cars
2013-06-05 14:04:59| Automakers - Topix.net
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems.
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AutoZone Cruises As Consumers Stick With Older Cars
2013-06-05 08:14:21| Auto Parts - Topix.net
Auto parts retailers might not pop the champagne when the economy hits the skids and folks delay buying big-ticket items like cars and trucks.
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