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• Safer Driving Habits Could Be Encouraged with Smartphone Apps, Similar to Usage-Based Insurance Programs: AAA

  April 10, 2025

  A recent AAA study suggests that insurance apps designed to monitor driving behaviors and offer incentives and feedback might also enhance overall driving habits.

• Teenage Drivers Are Responsible for Nearly One in Ten Car Accident Deaths Linked to Cellphones: NHTSA

  April 9, 2025

  New government data identifies cellphone use as a major driving distraction, with 15% of all teenagers involved in fatal crashes being distracted by cellphones.

• Target Vivitar Blender Bottle Recall Issued Due to Laceration Risks

  April 8, 2025

  Federal safety officials have announced a recall of nearly 200,000 Vivitar blender bottles sold exclusively at Target, following a report that the bottle can detach from its base while the blades are still spinning.

• Ford Escape, Bronco Sport Recall Issued Due to Fuel Injector Fire Risks

  April 3, 2025

  Federal highways safety officials have announced a recall of more than 33,000 Ford Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles after the solution for a previous recall was performed incorrectly, resulting in additional engine fires.

• Liquid Egg Recall Issued Due to Possible Bleach Contamination

  April 1, 2025

  Federal health officials are warning consumers and food service providers that more than 200,000 Cargill liquid egg products could be contaminated with the active ingredient found in bleach.

• Top Vehicle Safety Picks for 2025 Will Be Required To Have Better Back Seat Protections: IIHS

  March 31, 2025

  Each year, vehicles can be awarded either the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK or its more stringent TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, but new criteria now aim to incorporate safety ratings for back seat passengers as well.