(Reriani Communications) --- According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), there were 1,512 fatal accidents involving 15-passenger vans between 1994 and 2004. In 2004 alone, 120 occupants of 15-passenger vans died in crashes involving these vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) cautions that 15-passenger vans are not like smaller passenger vans; they have a higher rate of rollover under certain conditions and necessitate greater attention to tire maintenance and road conditions.

These vehicles pose such a concern that NHTSA published an action plan for 15-passenger van safety in 2003. The agency has completed the majority of planned projects; however, rulemaking to improve roof crush resistance and mitigate occupant ejections remain on the action list. Moreover, conventional 12- to 15-passenger vans are not certified to meet NHTSA standards and therefore cannot be sold or leased as new vehicles to transport students on a regular basis.

(Reriani Communications) --- For over 12 years, Universal Products., Inc. has been a leader in the sealant auto industry. Since their establishment the company has sold enough sealant to have fixed over a million vehicles nationwide. The shining star of the line and the first to hit major auto parts nationwide is the famous, Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealant. Due to Ole Blue’s fame, the company has been simultaneously tied to this characters reputation hence overshadowing the generic Universal Products brand.

Now in 2010, all three product lines: Blue Devil, Red Angel and White Shepherd are stepping into the limelight across the USA’s top Auto Supplier’s stage. To award this successful branding of their sealant line, Universal Products, Inc. decided it was time for a company name change. The company saw the need to familiarize their customers with a company name that showcased their product lines as sealants and unify the success of the three.

(Reriani Communications) --- Any time a tractor-trailer is involved in a crash, the potential for serious injuries is high. These vehicles travel at high speeds while carrying heavy loads, which may include hazardous materials. When these vehicles collide with smaller passenger vehicles, the consequences are often catastrophic.

When these trucks rollover, the potential for serious harms only increases. And while rollovers account for a small percentage of accidents involving tractor-trailers, these accidents disproportionately result in fatalities.

(Reriani Communications) --- In an effort to curb drunk driving in Huntington Beach, California, police officers are considering some unusual tactics. Among other things, the Huntington Beach Police Department has announced that it may begin posting the names of people accused of drunk driving on its website.

Previously, those suspected of drunk driving were named in the Huntington Beach Independent, a local newspaper. With a shift in editorial policy though, the paper has discontinued this practice, and the Police Department is considering alternative means of conveying this information.

(Reriani Communications) --- US Direct Protect now offers a Powertrain Enhanced policy that covers seals and gaskets on covered parts for vehicles that have less than 125k miles on the odometer or is less than 10 model years old at the time of the contract issuance.

US Direct Protect is a national Extended Car Warranty company that sells Vehicle Service Contracts in every state except CA. Rick Hayden Floor Manager at US Direct Protect explains "Seals and gaskets are something that we have wanted to add to our policies for years. It really compliments an Enhanced Powertrain Coverage that already covers more parts than a normal Powertrain. US Direct Protect is always trying to stay in the forefront of customer satisfaction. Research and Development is serious business. Finding out what customers need is half the battle but finding a carrier that can tailor this coverage was not easy."

(Reriani Communications) --- CTEK, a leading global brand in the care and maintenance of vehicle batteries has highlighted the most common tell tale signs of battery failure in motor vehicles.

Battery Protection is of the utmost importance but motorists can pre-empt battery failure by looking out for a number of signs, all of which indicate that there may be an issue with a vehicle battery. One way of immediately detecting that there may be a problem with a battery is that the starter motor turns slowly, barely starting the vehicle, which is usually an indication that there may be wiring problems preventing the battery from fully charging. Furthermore, the car may not start at all.

(Reriani Communications) --- A&S Powersports invites motorcycle enthusiasts to part of one of the biggest Vintage Motorcycle and Scooter Shows and Swap Meets, ever. This event takes place at their store at 1125 Orlando Ave., Roseville, CA on September 11, 2010. It runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Randy Felice, Dealer Principal of A&S Powersports, promises something for everyone. He and his crew are highly experienced at holding these kinds of events where hospitality is the goal. A complimentary BBQ, door prizes for gift certificates and accessories, free GPS training with Del Christiansen and the opportunity to participate in a swap meet are just a few things on the agenda for the day.

(Reriani Communications) --- The Federal Highway Administration recently sponsored their ninth annual "National Stop on Red Week," aimed at increasing awareness of the hazards associated with running red lights. Though most motorists assume that speeding or driving while intoxicated causes the majority of accidents around the country, that is not the case with accidents in urban or metropolitan areas - in those locations, red light running is the leading cause. Sadly, half of the deaths associated with a driver's failure to stop at a red light are of innocent bystanders like pedestrians and occupants in the vehicles struck by the "runner".

Why Is This So Dangerous?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has compiled some frightening statistics about how dangerous it can be to run red lights:
- In 2008 (the most recent year for which such data has been compiled), nearly 140,000 injuries and 1,000 deaths resulted from red light running-related crashes
- 40 percent of pedestrian deaths caused by passenger vehicles occurred in intersections - the number spikes to 51 percent if commercial trucks are included
- Every 20 minutes a red light is run at each intersection

(Reriani Communications) --- Europcar has discovered in its latest survey that for over half a million Brits*, their last trip to the airport was 'one of the most stressful experiences of their lives'.

According to the new survey** 24%of Brits admitted to suffering PHT (Pre-Holiday Tension) as their best-laid travel plans start to unravel. Nearly a million*** holidaymakers (2%) have actually missed their flight altogether due to one of the causes of PHT, which include delayed or cancelled buses or trains (suffered by 16% of Brits); booked taxis that are late or don't turn up (14%); anxiety about leaving something behind (12%) and having to turn back mid-journey because they've forgotten something (5%).

(Reriani Communications) --- Many people are becoming more conscious about the environment and fuel costs. Recent information has shown us just how much pollution from cars is harming the environment. That and the increasing cost of fuel have caused people to start looking into more efficient modes of transportation such as mopeds and scooters. Green Earth Scooters is one of the places that people are looking top for their transportation needs. They offer quality 50cc scooters and they get up to 100 miles per gallon. They work to find the most environmentally friendly scooters available and do their best to reduce the impact on the environment.

With the knowledge about pollution and resources available to us buying gas guzzling SUVs are an irresponsible and costly move, for the environment and your pocket. Green Earth Scooters helps provide a solution to this problem by offering alternative modes of transportation that work great for every average American family. While SUVs get around 8 miles per gallon, many of the mopeds and scooters Green Earth Scooters sell get more than ten times that. Their scooters also cost substantially less than a car and can pay for themselves in only a few months. Protecting our environment is an important thing to do as we look at how our decisions have negatively impacted the environment and wildlife. Many people have begun to look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and to be more conscious of how they are using energy. People are buying more efficient appliances, carpooling to work, and buying more efficient vehicles.

(Reriani Communications) --- Last week's multi-vehicle accident on a Missouri interstate highway, which left two people dead and more than 40 others injured, is another tragic example of the serious safety risks when commercial trucks, school buses and passenger vehicles share the same roadways, according to a Samuel K. Allen, a highly regarded Charleston attorney who has provided counsel to clients involved in similar accidents.

Two people were killed on August 5th in a freeway crash near Gray Summit, Mo., involving a tractor trailer, a pickup and two school buses loaded with high school band members on their way to the local Six Flags amusement park.

(Reriani Communications) --- You’re driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon” light illuminates on the dashboard. Most car owners have little idea what this light is telling them and often don’t know what they should do. Shade Tree Garage is a local independent automotive repair shop and is considered a trusted resource when it comes to issues with cars. To help car owners, their Service Advisor, Dan O'Connor provides valuable information on why this light comes on and what you should do about it.

What does the light mean?
“While the ‘Check Engine’ or ‘Service Engine Soon’ light doesn’t mean you have an immediate problem, it does indicate a situation that needs to be checked as soon as possible,” states Dan O’Connor, Service Advisor at Shade Tree Garage. Here’s a simple rule of thumb. Think of your car’s dashboard lights like “stop” lights. If the light is “red,” you should pull over to the side of the road immediately and call a tow truck. If “yellow,” you should take precautions and schedule service for your vehicle as soon as possible.

(Reriani Communications) --- PPT VISION utilizes two IMPACT T20 Intelligent Cameras to inspect aluminum wheels traveling on a roller conveyor, verifying model type and specifications. The vision system is required to ensure the correct model of aluminum wheel is packed into the appropriate container before shipment. The wheel patterns are very similar from one model to the other, and the only way to differentiate them is to measure hole pattern dimensions. In order to be able to differentiate the models reliably and provide accurate measurement, the vision system needs to provide a 4-micron pixel resolution, while covering an inspection area that is 200mm wide.

The two IMPACT cameras are mounted on a multi-axis motion controlled fixture located below the roller conveyor. As the wheel enters the camera FOV, the first IMPACT camera takes a picture and calculates the coordinates of the bolt holes. These coordinates are sent to the motion control PC so it can move the second IMPACT camera and position it to view each of the bolt holes individually. This second IMPACT camera has a FOV of 30 mm by 20mm. The camera measures the center of the hole, then moves to the next hole and measures the next center point. This process is repeated until all holes are measured. The center points are then fed into the Fitted Circle composite tools, where a best fit circle is generated. The diameter of the fitted circle is used to determine the wheel model.

(Reriani Communications) --- Auto Warranty provider US Direct Protect has joined the VPA and has made it official Wednesday July 21st by mailing their auditing fee via certified mail. September 1st is the deadline for all Car Service Contract Brokers, Agents, Finance Companies, Fulfillment Companies, Administrators and Merchants to join. "The VPA is the collective will of the entire Industry interfacing together to rid the Industry of foul play," remarks Keri Smith, Director of Customer Affairs at US Direct Protect.


Over the last 2 years the pillars of the Vehicle Service Contract Industry have collaborated to eliminate call centers that do not represent their products correctly. Over 100 Warranty entity's have had their doors closed or closed themselves.

(Reriani Communications) --- Europcar, the European leader in car hire, and Air Berlin, Germany's second largest airline, have decided to join forces by creating a new Premium Partnership to provide quality car hire services to all Air Berlin business and leisure customers. An Air Berlin "topbonus" partner since February 2008, Europcar will become Air Berlin car hire "Premium Partner" as of July 1, 2010. In addition to its award-winning quality and range of vehicles, extensive network and customer service, Europcar will offer Air Berlin customers the best rates publicly available, including pre-paid rates reflecting "early-bird" deals in many Air Berlin destinations.


Europcar hires will now be part of the Air Berlin flight reservation process, and also available via dedicated co-branded micro-sites within the airberlin.com website. Air Berlin ticket desk call centres in Germany will transfer calls to Europcar Germany call centres, open 24/7. Air Berlin will also be promoting Europcar products and services at airports, at the ticket desks and check-in counters, on the doors of the planes, in the magazines and on the TV on board.