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Both natural disasters and recalls have hindered Toyota’s sales in previous years, but they seem to have made a comeback in 2012. They surpassed the reigning champion, GM, in sales for the first half of 2012. Contributing to Toyota’s success are increased sales in China and Southeast Asia and U.S. sales recovery following extensive recalls…. read more

Spillson’s LTD has announced a recall of four ounce Texas BBQ Beef sandwiches due to their potential to have soy and wheat flour, which were not declared on the ingredient list of the product. There is a risk that people allergic to soy and wheat could unknowingly consume the product and become ill. Products sold… read more

Cass-Clay Creamery, a company based out of Fargo, North Dakota, is recalling three different kinds of maple nut ice creams and one hot fudge ice cream product, as the items could have nut, peanut oil, and soy allergens that are not displayed on the ingredient list. People sensitive to those items who eat this ice… read more

GEICO, one of the nation’s largest vehicle insurance agencies, has redone their safe driving site for teens. The mobile-friendly site, geicoteendriving.com, features quizzes, safety tips, videos of crash tests, and descriptions of driving laws pertaining to teens. The GEICO site also warns teens about the dangers of distracted driving, and to that end, the company… read more

According to the Office of Road Safety, rising death tolls along roads in Western Australia are a cause for concern. The fatalities this year are higher than both the previous years, totaling 105 lives lost. Young drivers specifically are losing their lives at heightened rates along the roads. Causes of death on these roads include… read more

Kolcraft Enterprises has recalled 5,600 tandem strollers. The strollers were made in China. The price was around $250. The model recalled is the Contours Option LT, model ZT012. Consumers should abstain from using the stroller at once. The problem is that the wheels can break and cause the kid inside to fall. Also, nuts on… read more

No matter where you live, you’ve no doubt seen safety campaigns targeting various forms of dangerous behavior.  Perhaps some of the most important such educational efforts are those that aim to improve road safety.  These campaigns will necessarily have varying degrees of success, which is why it’s always refreshing to see somewhat unique campaigns that… read more

With the Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally set to bring numerous motorcycle enthusiasts out on the roads, the Iowa State Patrol has initiated an enforcement campaign that aims to crack down on any motorcyclist who is believed to be driving drunk.  Newton’s Iowa Speedway, the site of the rally, will get additional patrols, and streets surrounding… read more

The city of Charlotte, North Carolina has seen an uptick in the number of vehicle accidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians.  Whereas in 2005, 454 cyclists or walkers were struck by an automobile, that number increased to 522 last year.  Officials attribute the rise in accidents to a similar rise in jaywalkers, distracted drivers, and roads… read more

In 2006, Indiana made the move to observing daylight saving time across the state, a switch that was criticized by critics who though kids walking to school in the relative dark would be put at risk.  However, the Journal Gazette examined data which showed the number of fatalities occurring in the dark morning hours declined… read more

In the town of Potsdam, New York, officials have initiated a campaign that aims to preserve pedestrian safety by increasing enforcement of crosswalk right-of-way laws.  The Potsdam Police Department will be issuing citations to motorists who don’t yield to people on foot.  Potsdam officials and the NYS Department of Transportation previously met to discuss how… read more

Alabama’s new texting and driving law goes into effect on August 1. A sergeant with the Dothan Police Department noted that the law applies to any device that allows a user the ability to text and receive messages while driving. He stated that drivers should even program their GPS devices in advance so they are… read more