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Takata Airbag Recall Expands--Honda, Nissan and Mazda Recall Over 3 Million Cars

Takata Airbag Recall Expands--Honda, Nissan and Mazda Recall Over 3 Million Cars

Honda, Mazda and Nissan combined are recalling another almost three million vehicles worldwide as the recalls continue to spread over Takata airbag inflators that can explode and send metal bits flying. All three also have made previous recalls for the problem -- Honda recalled more than a million last year -- and said ... Continue reading

Patent Awarded to Toyota Engineer May Help Improve Congestion and Driver Safety

Patent Awarded to Toyota Engineer May Help Improve Congestion and Driver Safety

Hideki Hada has worked in the automotive industry since 1989. During that time, he has seen increased concern from the government and people when it comes to automotive safety. As these concerns have risen, Hideki’s have risen with them. That is why in 2004 he joined Toyota Technical Center (TTC) as a Senior Engin ... Continue reading

Toyota Continues to Be a Leader in Automotive R&D Patents

Toyota Continues to Be a Leader in Automotive R&D Patents

The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued 1,355 patents to Toyota’s innovative engineers and scientists in 2013. The patents issued to Toyota companies further demonstrate Toyota’s commitment to ever better vehicles that achieve new environmental, innovation and safety technological advancements. T ... Continue reading

If Your Hybrid is Even More Efficient in the Future, Thank This Guy

If Your Hybrid is Even More Efficient in the Future, Thank This Guy

Eric Dede’s innovative spirit may help increase hybrid efficiency by 10% -- Eric Dede has always been interested in the future. Futuristic concepts such as space and astronautics have always consumed Eric’s attention. That’s how he ended up as a senior engineer for the University of Michigan’s Space ... Continue reading

The Washington Post Says Carfax Is A Great Place To Work

The Washington Post Says Carfax Is A Great Place To Work

The Washington Post today named Carfax as one of the Top Workplaces in the D.C. area. Out of more than 1,600 nominated regional employers, Carfax ranks eighth on the list of midsize companies. Carfax also is celebrating its 30th anniversary since being founded in 1984. "It's a true honor to be recognized by The Washing ... Continue reading

Magnetic ride control enhances attraction GMC of Sierra Denali

Magnetic ride control enhances attraction GMC of Sierra Denali

Magnetic ride control is an all-new, exclusive feature on the 2015 GMC Sierra Denali, advancing its position as the most refined and technologically advanced truck on the market. It’s the first time the advanced, electronically controlled damping system has been offered on a full-size truck. Magnetic ride control ... Continue reading

Stationary Fuel Cells Will Experience Continued Strong Growth, Leading the Fuel Cell Industry

Stationary Fuel Cells Will Experience Continued Strong Growth, Leading the Fuel Cell Industry

The stationary sector is experiencing a boom in prime power and residential combined heat and power systems, report concludes Although some sectors of the fuel cell industry, such as portable fuel cells, continue to struggle, stationary fuel cells have seen 2 years of strong growth, with an ongoing boom in prime power ... Continue reading

How Ford, Railroad Industry created innovative way to ship the new Transit van to North American customers

How Ford, Railroad Industry created innovative way to ship the new Transit van to North American customers

Innovative new railcar for vehicle shipping accommodates the variety of Ford Transit roof heights Optimized mix of rail and truck transport provides the most efficient delivery time and lowest shipping cost, and supports Ford’s Blueprint for Sustainability by using resources responsibly and minimizing environmenta ... Continue reading

SoftKinetic And Melexis First To Bring 3D Vision To Automobile Infotainment

SoftKinetic And Melexis First To Bring 3D Vision To Automobile Infotainment

SoftKinetic, the world's leading provider of 3D vision and gesture recognition solutions, together with global automotive semiconductor and sensor innovator Melexis (MELE), today announce the availability of the first Time of Flight (ToF) 3D sensor for automobile safety and infotainment markets. The MLX75023 sensor, fe ... Continue reading

Giving a Buzz 'bout Bees

Giving a Buzz 'bout Bees

Weather warms and bees buzz, a sure sign they’re getting down to business … pollinating the plant populace. And as the top population handling this serious undertaking, they’re getting a hand from Toyota. In Georgetown, Kentucky, honeybees wander down Cherry Blossom Way to the walls of a building at Toyo ... Continue reading

Ford Highlights Commitment to Detroit, Military Members and Social Services During 56th Annual Ford Fireworks

Ford Highlights Commitment to Detroit, Military Members and Social Services During 56th Annual Ford Fireworks

Ford sponsorship of The Parade Company’s 56th annual fireworks display in Detroit highlights long-term commitment to southeast Michigan Ford partners with Yankee Air Museum to host Ford Focus on Freedom event in honor of past and present members of the military NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas serves as honorary cha ... Continue reading

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