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In 1980 in the United states, a total of 51,091 people died in 45,284 fatal crashes involving 63,485 vehicles.
In 1980 in the United states, a total of 51,091 people died in 45,284 fatal crashes involving 63,485 vehicles. 22.5 people of every 100,000 people in the country were killed on America’s highways.
Over the next 30 years, all kinds of technologies were introduced to reduce these numbers. Airbags, ABS brakes, electronic stability control, adaptive cruise control, other early level ADAS, improved tires and many other items helped drive down the accident rate. By 2011, the fatality rate was down to 32,479, with 29,867 crashes involving 44,119 vehicles. 10.5 people of every 100,000 people in the country were killed on the highway, despite higher congestion, higher population and more powerful cars.
Sales from continuing operations of $389 million grew 13%, driven by system-wide same store sales growth of 7.7%, Valvoline said.
Sponsored by NEXUS North America, award nominations will be accepted until Feb. 1, 2025.
US Motor Works released Part No. USEP9214M, for several BMW applications.
The rule makes AEB standard on all passenger cars and light trucks weighing up to 10,000 lbs. by September 2029.
The focus is on assistance systems and engine and transmission management, with more than 300 new part numbers, as well as the expansion of its product lineup for EVs.
Six outstanding technicians will advance to the second round of the competition, competing in the Maryland SuperTech Competition at the end of June, HDA Truck Pride said.
The Brake Manufacturers Council meeting will be held on May 31, in Naples, Florida.
“What the Automotive Aftermarket Supply Chain Can Learn From Shops and How the Industry Can Provide Shops What They Need To Succeed,” is the first in this year’s series of free webinars.
