Sunday, July 6, 2014

Nutson's Nuggets: Automotive News and Opinion Week of June 30-July 6, 2014

* Total U.S. auto sales rose 1.2% in June to 1.4 million. But, when the selling rate is adjusted to a daily basis, sales rose 9% for the month. That translates into an annual selling rate of 17 million — the highest rate since July 2006, according to Autodata. Chrysler, Nissan and Toyota carried the gain. Jeep is ... Continue reading

Daimler Trucks Presents World Premiere: A Prototype Self-Driving Truck

Chevrolet Celebrates New Independence on the 4G of July

New campaign introduces first and only brand to bring built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi to cars, trucks and crossovers Campaign includes cinema, mobile/tablet, in-flight, internet radio and events DETROIT – Chevrolet is rolling out the largest deployment of vehicles with built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi in the market this summer and the ... Continue reading

Good Vibrations Coming from New GM Brake Test Facility

Engineers at General Motors’ new brake testing facility know the differences between moans, squeals, grinds, groans and grunts – annoying noises common to their work. Now, with a new brake chassis dynamometer, they can simulate braking in weather conditions that range from Alaska to a tropical island. With th ... Continue reading