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Honda’s Best-Yet Hybrid Powertrain

2017 Story Behind 10 Best Engines
The ’17 Accord Hybrid touts impressive fuel-economy of 49/47 mpg city/highway. Not bad for a spacious, upscale 5-passenger sedan that’s closer to large than midsize.

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U.K. Could See Stiffer Distracted-Driving Sentences

Life sentences will be introduced not only for motorists who cause a fatality while using their cell phones but also for those who cause death by dangerous driving and for careless drivers who kill while under the influence of drink or drugs.

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World Vehicle Sales Rose 4.6% in September

Demand improved year-over-year across all regions, with significant gains seen in the largest markets.

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Ford Australia Revives Young Driver-Safety Program

Driving Skills for Life offers hands-on driver training in four key areas: hazard recognition, vehicle handling, distracted and impaired driving, and space and speed management. The program is adding cyclist and pedestrian awareness training.

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U.K. Motorists Shoot First, File Claims Later

A study by Accident Exchange, an accident-vehicle-replacement company, shows the use of dashboard-camera footage following car accidents has risen 285% since 2015.

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