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Fire risk prompts massive North American BMW recall

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Fire risk prompts massive North American BMW recall by James Raia BMW is recalling more than 1.4 million cars and SUVs in the United States and Canada for two overlapping heating issues that could increase the risk of fires. According to a manufacturer representative, one recall includes more than 670,000 2006-2011 U.S. BMW 3-Series vehicles … Read more

Drivers need to put down their phones and drive or risk being fined under new law

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Drivers need to put down their phones and drive or risk being fined under new law by DOL Blog New Distracted Driving Law Effective July 23, , Washington drivers will not be permitted to hold or operate hand-held electronic devices while they are driving. Use of devices such as cell phones, tablets, video-games and laptops … Read more

“Flood cars” imported to Washington risk public safety

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OLYMPIA—Expect the impact of killer floods in Texas and king tides in South Carolina to spread beyond those regional economies as thousands of flood damaged vehicles find their way into other states, including Washington. While it’s not necessarily illegal to sell a salvaged “flood car,” some sellers are unaware of the vehicle’s true history or … Read more