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How cake and Q-cards help a dealer increase employee retention

Raymond Chevrolet and Raymond Kia, both in Antioch, Ill., believe cash bonuses and cake for exemplary employee behavior have helped keep the stores' average dealership turnover percentage lower than the industry average.

SUVs more dangerous to cyclists than cars, IIHS study shows

The tall front end of SUVs can strike bicyclists higher on their bodies above the center of gravity.

Kia recalls Carnival minivans after sliding door causes injuries

Injury reports included one fractured thumb, one broken arm, seven bruises, swelling and minor cuts or scrapes related to the power sliding door.

Microvast announces first polyaramid separator plant in Kentucky

Microvast Holdings will invest $504 million in the creation of a polyaramid separator plant in Hopkinsville, Ky.

Personal relationships could be key to ending distracted driving

A multifaceted approach — including strengthening laws and the use of interpersonal relationships to remind people of the dangers of not being attentive behind the wheel — could help put an end to the behavior.

Texas Porsche dealership employee reinstated after COVID-19 warning

A Texas Porsche dealership employee said he was fired after warning co-workers of a case of COVID-19 at the store in 2020 . After a settlement in court, he has received hisjob back, more than $100,000 in back pay and $15,000 in compensatory damages.

Honda recalls 330,300 vehicles in U.S. for side-view mirror detachment

The recall includes newer model year Honda Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles.

Hyundai recalls 167,000 additional vehicles for windshield wiper failure

Snow or ice buildup might cause the windshield wiper motor to fail or operate intermittently on 2021-23 Hyundai Palisades.

Mobile dash cam app yields safer driving behaviors, firm says

A cellphone used as a dash cam paired with a driver safety app is helping users implement safer driving behavior, data from Driver Technologies Inc. shows.

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