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Welcome to the You Auto Know News Room! This is where you'll find stories that Dave Serio refers to on the air. Updated daily, the You Auto Know News Room links you to stories regarding recalls, government investigations, consumer alerts, new products in the automotive world, buying and selling trends, and automotive news of local and national interest.


Local News:

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Pa. Man Dies Pumping Gas After Static Electricity Starts Fire


Florida Flag Florida

Road Work Begins On Spencer Drive


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

Emergency Vehicles Put To Vote In Town Meetings


March 9, 2010

ALERT  Toyota to fix all 2000-2003 Tundras in U.S

 Toyota, U.S. officials investigate runaway Prius

 Class-Action Lawsuits Could Cost Toyota $3B-Plus

 Energy Dept. Still Sees $3-Plus Gasoline Coming

 Cash for Clunkers: Better than we thought

 Toyota ads move beyond the recall




Local News:

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Potential Maryland Toll Hike Met with Anger

Budget Strains Will Shorten Express Lanes

No Bail For Wife Charged In Gas Station Shooting


March 8, 2010

 Toyota says no flaw found with safety electronics

 Oil maintains momentum to rise to near $82

 Motor Trend Declares 'Buick is Back!




Local News:

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Bill would include anthem slogan on state license plates

6 Arrested In Fatal Gas Station Shooting

Deadly Crash in Westminster


Florida Flag Florida

Scene of polo club owner's fatal crash not dangerous enough for traffic signals, officials say


Alabama Flag Alabama

Car crashes into house ending police chase in Florence


March 7, 2010

 Ford investors could take profits




Local News:

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4 Suspects Arrested In Gas Station Shooting

Fire destroys garage


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Company names may go on tags

Driving while shaving private parts causes accident

Deadly overnight accident in South Bay


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

Fatal accident blocks I-293


March 6, 2010

 Toyota-hired Engineering Firm Attacks Professor's Sudden Acceleration Demonstration

 GM to pay vice chairman Girsky $5 million




Local News:

March 5, 2010

 GM could bring back 661 shuttered dealers

 Toyota: no evidence throttle fails in fixed cars

 House panel wants more Toyota acceleration details

 Interest-Free Financing War Heats Up

 Mercedes-Benz Premieres New Environmentally Themed Ad Campaign During the Academy Awards




Local News:

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Driver's Parents Fined In Fatal Crash


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2 injured when car hits house in west Florence


March 4, 2010

 US reviewing more complaints Toyota fixes didn't work

 Ford to tout fuel economy of new Mustang




Local News:

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O'Malley wants MDE to reconsider Exxon decision

Crash Closes Westbound I-70 Near Mount Airy

I-95 Ramp Into City Will Be Shut Down For 2 Weeks


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Man's Mercedes wheels stolen, blames airport


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

Concord meter rates could jump to $1 an hour

Residents Around Walmart Project Express Traffic Concerns

Bill Would Reduce Speed Limit At Tolls

Group rallies against I-93 toll


March 3, 2010

 U.S. investigates complaints about Toyota recall fix

 GM's Lutz to retire May 1




Local News:

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Bill targets traffic court no-shows

Russell Street Ramp To Close For Work


Pennsylvania Flag Pennsylvania

Dormont Won’t Tolerate Using Chairs To Save Parking Spaces


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Car, Ambulance Collide In Fort Pierce


Georgia Flag Georgia

Cherokee Honda dealership wants part of neighborhood


March 2, 2010

ALERT  GM recalling 1.3 million vehicles over steering problems

ALERT  Nissan recalls 540,000 trucks and minivans

 Toyota's top US exec warned about quality in 2006

 Obama's NHTSA Appointee Defends Bush-era NHTSA's Performance on Runaway Toyotas

 Preliminary Injunction Filed to Require Toyota to Install Brake Override Systems in Recalled Vehicles

 Toyota apologizes to European consumers at show

 Toyota to provide black box readers to regulators

 US may require accelerator override in new cars

 Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through February

 Large Wagons Lift February Sales in U.S. for GM, Subaru

 Saab: Just 500 cars left for sale in U.S.

 Porsche unveils 'green' supercar for petrol-heads

 UN urges tougher road safety measures worldwide

 NYC driver tells police Naomi Campbell hit him




Local News:


March 1, 2010

 Toyota to announce March incentives in U.S.

 Toyoda apologises to Chinese consumers for recalls




Local News:

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Police: Drunk Driving Accident Takes Out Statue


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New Hampshire Road Closures

NH DOT Traffic Maps

Which comes first, hydrogen fuel, or cars that need it?

Column: Keep the pressure on to defeat toll proposal


February 28, 2010

 Crash reports tell of horror

 Township sells seldom-used pedestrian span for $1




Local News:

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Icy Conditions Factor In Deadly Accident; Numerous Crashes

DC Breathalyzer Problems May Mean Future Legal Trouble


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

New Hampshire Road Closures

NH DOT Traffic Maps

It’s Lights Out In Allenstown

Bobhouse Owners Urged To Use Caution On Ice


February 27, 2010

 Dashing through the snow in a wicked red Ferrari




Local News:

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Whiteout Conditions, Accident Close I-68 In Md.

Westminster to Get Red Light Cameras


Pennsylvania Flag Pennsylvania

Crews Stay Ahead Of Storm, Keep Roads Clear Of Snow

Motorists Warned About Phony Cop In Westmoreland Co.


Georgia Flag Georgia

Georgia Kia plant still looking for job applicants


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

Farmington puts DOT on 'notice' over Route 11

State Of Emergency Declared After Violent Storm

New Hampshire Road Closures

NH DOT Traffic Maps

Residents Searching For Fuel

Road closings limit access to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Wind Storm Prompts Trail Closures


February 26, 2010

 NHTSA will test runaway Toyota vehicle

 House panel calls Toyota whistleblower documents 'troubling'

 Toyoda meets with LaHood, thanks workers at plant




Local News:

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Two speed cameras in operation near Baltimore County schools

Drunken Driver Ignition Bill Drawing Controversy


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

Elected officials strengthen opposition to I-93 toll


February 25, 2010

 11,000 pony up for new Mustang

 GM considering 2 Hummer bids

 Toyota concerned flex-fuel mandates could cost it $600M yearly

 Treasury Department plans gradual sell-off of GMAC stake

 'Toyota defense' might rescue jailed Minnesota man




Local News:

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Baltimore ranked 16th worst in congestion

Crews Prep For More Snow, Ask For Patience

New Drunk Driving Legislation Heads To Annapolis


Pennsylvania Flag Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Braces For More Snow; PennDOT Prepares


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Lanes to close on Florida’s Turnpike Saturday


Georgia Flag Georgia

Man who hit boy crossing highway in Clayton: "I was begging for help"

5 Die In Georgia Highway Accident


Mississippi Flag Mississippi

Miss. House passes $300M transportation bond bill


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

Congress-Connections with Toyota

I-93 tolls: Denials and doubt


February 24, 2010

ALERT  Hyundai recalls new Sonata sedan over latches

 Chrysler to fix airbags in some 355,500 minivans

 "Deeply sorry" Toyoda worries message was lost

 Toyota disavows memo bragging of savings by limiting recall

 Congress-Connections with Toyota

 Toyota recall pact with NY sought by other states

 Lexus Cited in Harrowing Account Is Still on the Road

 GM to shut down Hummer after China deal fizzles




Local News:

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Sykesville passes speed camera ordinance

Baltimore Toyota Owners Listening to Hearings


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Lawmakers looking at red light cameras

400 Palm Beach County DUI cases challenged; accuracy of breath-testing machines at issue


Alabama Flag Alabama

Penske IRL cars have new black-and-white look


February 23, 2010

 Toyota extends brake failsafe fix to more models

 Lentz: Toyota hasn't fixed all sudden acceleration problems

 Driver recalls 6 miles of highway terror in Lexus

 Toyota recalls won't 'totally' fix sudden surges

 Detroit lags behind Japan in Consumer Reports survey

 Toyota dealers: Government treating us unfairly

 Toyoda says fast growth led to safety problems

 Toll Collectors Gone Wild




Local News:

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Blizzard Brings New Problem: Potholes

911 Calls Reveal Panic On Highway During Whiteout

Bill would boost insurance requirements for drunken drivers


Pennsylvania Flag Pennsylvania

New York Mother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Toyota for Daughter's Death in Sudden Acceleration Accident Near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No More Free Ride -- Pittsburgh Parking Prices Return To Normal


Florida Flag Florida

Judge: Aventura's red-light cameras are invalid by state law


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

Police: Woman charged with DWI, assault after fighting Canobie Lake guard for her car keys

NH, Mass. Lawmakers Oppose I-93 Border Tolls

Storms Could Bring 2 Feet Of Snow To Parts Of NH

DOT commissioner committed to I-93 toll


February 22, 2010

 Toyota faces criminal probe, lawmakers' ire

 Toyota labeled Obama administration 'not industry friendly'

 New York Mother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Toyota for Daughter's Death in Sudden Acceleration Accident Near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

 Lobbying firm ends Toyota representation

 Gasoline Heading Above $3 A Gallon By This Summer

 Texting-while-driving bans suggested to states




Local News:

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Some Roads Remain Tricky After Snow


Pennsylvania Flag Pennsylvania

Crash On Parkway West Leaves 3 Dead, 2 Hurt


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Red-light cameras: Violators in West Palm Beach run risk of fines


Alabama Flag Alabama

Ward: Election year may bring Ala. road commission


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

Toyota a popular choice for N.H. car program

Men rescued from truck as it sinks in NH lake

NH transportation chief wants I-93 tolls


February 21, 2010

 Toyota saw '07 U.S. floormat recall as money-saving win

 Study: Toyota's loss is Honda's gain




Local News:

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NH Fish and Game warns of North Country deer hits

NH covered bridge reopens


February 20, 2010

 Toyota's rental car problem




Local News:

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Parking wars persist, but furniture must go

Lawmakers want to tighten ban on texting while driving

Councilman Pushed To Get Private Road Plowed

Bill Would Put Street Racers Behind Bars

Tips on Run-Ins With Potholes


Georgia Flag Georgia

Georgia House Committee Votes to Fine Slow Drivers

Zebra On The Loose


Alabama Flag Alabama

1 confirmed dead in school bus, car wreck on U.S. 72


February 19, 2010

 Toyoda will appear before Congress

 Government was told of Toyota claims in 2004

 GM's Whitacre to get $9 million pay package

 Woman gets $23.4M in suit against Ford for paralyzing crash




Local News:

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Plow driver stranded in blizzard


Georgia Flag Georgia

Ga. car auction crash seriously hurts at least 6


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

Random Vehicle Inspections Planned At Airport

Bill Would Allow Roadside Signs For DWI Victims


February 17, 2010

 Toyota investigates Corolla steering problems

 US to launch formal probe of some Toyota Corollas

 GM encourages dealers to revamp outdated showrooms

 Honor Code on the Roads?




Local News:

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Phase II Emergency To Be Lifted At Midnight

Snow-free roads could still be weeks away


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3 Children Ejected In Rollover Crash On Turnpike


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

Heavy Snow Snarls Evening Commute


February 16, 2010

 U.S. opens probe into Toyota recalls

 Senator would require auto dealers to disclose recalls before sale

 Crisis-hit Toyota to idle two US factories

 Toyota faces class-action problem

 GM seeking more U.S. ethanol fueling stations

 Texas: EPA finding puts thousands of jobs at risk




Local News:

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Baltimore snow emergency routes: when to move cars from school lots


Pennsylvania Flag Pennsylvania

Snow Way? Mayor Promised Snow Removal Improvements In 2008


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

NH airport opposes toll move


February 15, 2010

 Toyota plans competitive sales incentives for March

 Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Auto Dealers and Auction Companies

 Toyota complaints surge at NHTSA

 Toyota head to brief on recalls in Tokyo on Feb 17

 Fifth governor defends Toyota

 80 Percent of Car Buyers Say They'd Buy American on the Heels of Toyota Crisis

 Is your teen ready to drive alone for the first time?

 NARAL Seeks Pro-Choice License Plate With Proceeds Going to Planned Parenthood Clinics




Local News:

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Snowfall Drives Down Demand For Gas


Alabama Flag Alabama

Icy roads keep city workers busy; cause problems for drivers


February 14, 2010

 Toyota to review electronic throttle again

 Toyota weighs increased incentives, warranties

 Ford to launch new Mercury small car in 2011

 Ford Announces Dealer Sustainability Program




Local News:

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Road construction slows traffic


February 13, 2010

 GM to talk to states about plant incentives

 Tiger did not help Buick sales - GM vice chairman




Local News:

Maryland Flag Maryland

For commuter, 38 minutes to drive 3.7 miles

Police: Caution Still Needed On Roadways

All Balto. County Roads Plowed by Monday

Snow-covered Roads in Frederick County Begin to Reopen

Thieves Target Snow Removal Equipment

Massive snowblowers work to clear U.S. 340; highway reopened


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Car driven by International Polo founder kills 23-year-old in Wellington crash; alcohol suspected


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DOT: Stay off roads Saturday


Alabama Flag Alabama

Heavy snow in south Alabama leads to government shutdown statewide

Alabama DOT readies trucks for icy roads


February 12, 2010

ALERT  Toyota recalling 2010 Tacoma trucks

 Toyota to Congress: No Problems With Electronics in Our Cars

 Toyota to expand disclosure amid pressure on CEO

 Nissan to take Leaf reservations in April




Local News:

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Baltimore mayor asks for residents' patience during snow cleanup

Updates on aftermath of snowstorm

Crews work overnight, clear major highways

Beltway Crash Injures Snow Removal Worker

City Towing Cars from Snow Emergency Routes

Rescuers Work To Reach Stranded Motorists In Md.


Pennsylvania Flag Pennsylvania

Franklin Park Man Charged After Using Snowblower

PennDOT: Several Roads Remain Closed, Restricted


Georgia Flag Georgia

Gwinnett first: Vehicular homicide charge for texting


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

Irwin Motors says it's busy fixing Toyotas, answering questions from wary owners

Bedford tolls may be moved just a bit south


February 11, 2010

 Chrysler: Viper may return

 Automakers, regulators in new talks over tailpipe emissions

 Association Issues Car Bumper Warning

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Local News:

Maryland Flag Maryland

Here We Go Again: Blizzard Pounding Maryland

Baltimore City Bans Travel on Roads

Balto. County Highway Chief: Cleanup Could Take Weeks

Amid cleanup complaints, Howard officials, residents face more plowing, frustration

State roads described as 'beyond treacherous'

Storms Leave Some Gas Stations Empty

Police say man stole front loader to plow driveways


Pennsylvania Flag Pennsylvania

PA Closes 3 Stretches of Interstates

Postal Workers Making Deliveries Despite Snow


Alabama Flag Alabama

Alabama Transportation chief: Expect U.S. 280 express lane tolls of 20 to 25 cents a mile

Alabama Senate committee delays new teen driver restrictions


February 10, 2010

 Complaints of Corolla steering problems arise

 Tailpipe emissions limits challenged

 GM: Dealer disputes a top priority

 Toyota Says It's Repairing 50,000 Vehicles a Day




Local News:

Maryland Flag Maryland

Road Crews Out As Maryland Sees More Snow

Accidents, partially plowed roadways significantly slow morning commute

Harford County Offers Live Traffic Tracking


Pennsylvania Flag Pennsylvania

More Snow, Road Conditions, Power Outages


Florida Flag Florida

Toyota Recall Prompts 24-Hour Repairs


Georgia Flag Georgia

Ga. Democrats Push Transportation Overhaul

Georgia DOT praises stimulus, asks for more


New Hampshire Flag New Hampshire

DWI charge after elderly ladies are struck

Tweets to report I-93 traffic woes


February 9, 2010

ALERT  Toyota recalls 155,000 Prius, Camry and Lexus vehicles for brake issues

ALERT  Honda recalls another 438,000 cars for airbag risk

 Statement by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Regarding Expansion of Driver's Airbag Inflator Recall

 Feds reviewing Corolla complaints





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