Warning call: as industry pushes headsets in cars, U.S. agency sees danger

Article Abstract:

Despite the fact that many state laws now reinforce the belief that use of headsets by drivers will reduce traffic accidents caused by cell-phone use, research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests that use of hands-free devices may in fact increase the risk of traffic accidents. Meanwhile, the telecommunications industry, which has been gearing up to promote headsets as a safety feature, tries to put a favorable spin on research results.

Telephone and telegraph apparatus, Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government domestic functions, Government regulation, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Science & research, Telephone Communication, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Public affairs, Cellular Mobile Tel Equip, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Telephone Headsets, Legal/Government Regulation, Highway Safety Programs, Psychological aspects, Research, Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Cellular telephones, Wireless telephones, Political aspects, Communications industry, Transportation policy, Public relations, Traffic safety, Company public relations, United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Mineta, Norman Y., Wireless telephone, Wireless voice/data device, User statistics, Strayer, David

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A new generation of SUVs

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The automobile industry's introduction of new energy-efficient sport-utility vehicles that handle like cars is discussed. The new "crossover" models that were launched by every major auto maker at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, are expected to outstrip traditional sport-utility vehicles in sales.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Product introduction, New Products/Services, Utility Vehicles, Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing, Forecasts and trends, Design and construction, Market trend/market analysis, Sport utility vehicles, Sport-utility vehicles, Automobile Industry, Industry sales and revenue

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Volvo takes a net gamble

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Volvo uses only Internet advertising to introduce its new S60 automobile in America, while complementing the campaign with television and print in Europe.

Marketing procedures, Campaigns, Motor Vehicles, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Marketing, AB Volvo, Volvo 60-Series (Automobile)

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