Dec 31, 2015
"Time of flight" vehicle demonstrates latest advances in gesture recognition Large field-of-vision windshield head-up display presents more relevant information to keep driver focused on road Cockpit simulator brings together latest human-machine interaction (HMI) technologies such as gesture control and pressure-sensi ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania House Passes Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser Act
Dec 31, 2015
Snapsheet Applauds Progress Made Towards Versatility in Consumer Options HARRISBURG, PA -- December 30, 2015: Snapsheet, a provider of virtual auto claims settlement by photo, is pleased to announce great progress for consumer rights. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 1638 which would ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Says "Never Mind" To Bridgestone Agreement and Announces Agreement with Icahn Enterprises
Dec 30, 2015
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 30, 2015 -- The Pep Boys, "Manny, Moe & Jack," the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that it has terminated its previously announced merger agreement with Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC ("Bridgestone"). Separately, Pep Boys and Icahn Enterprises L.P ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Will Not Counter Latest Bid for Pep Boys
Dec 30, 2015
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) today announced that Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone, will not present a counter offer to acquire The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack (Pep Boys; NYSE: PBY), in response to the most recent proposal from Icahn Enterprises L.P. ... Continue reading
Intel Completes Acquisition of Altera
Dec 29, 2015
Intel Corporation ("Intel") today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Altera Corporation ("Altera"), a leading provider of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology. The acquisition complements Intel's leading-edge product portfolio and enables new classes of products in the high-growth data center ... Continue reading
Magellan Expands Line of MiVue DashCam Devices At CES 2016
Dec 29, 2015
The Four New Models Are Designed With Superior Performance And Driver Safety In Mind LAS VEGAS, Dec. 29, 2015 -- Magellan expands its lineup of MiVue DashCam devices at CES 2016. With four new affordable DashCam devices, consumers will always be prepared to record scenic travels, those unexpected moments and the unfort ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2015
Summit CE Group announces their partnership with Hearst Brand Development to launch a new line of Car and Driver-branded dash cams at the International Consumer Electronics Show, January 6-9 in Las Vegas (booth #14617). The new line of dash cams, created with one of the country's leading automotive magazines, is the ul ... Continue reading
Purkeys Finds Electrical Solutions for Dump Trailers +VIDEO
Dec 29, 2015
Keeping trailer batteries fully charged is key for increasing operational efficiency in fleets. Purkeys' new dump trailer charging system, The BOSS, allows operators to charge their batteries while driving to and from jobs. Batteries operate more efficiently when they are fully charged. This applies to the battery that ... Continue reading
NHTDA RECALLS: December 28, 2015; Subaru, Acura, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Mack
Dec 28, 2015
Your vehicle may be involved in a safety recall and may create a safety risk for you or your passengers. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. However, if left unrepaired, a potential safety defect in your vehicle could lead to injury or even death. Read this entire email to find out more and l ... Continue reading
Dec 27, 2015
* Rumors abounded this week about a partnership between Ford and Google to develop Autonomous Vehicles. The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas may be the venue for the announcement since Ford CEO Mark Fields is scheduled to be keynote speaker at CES. The show has increasingly become focused on automobile electronic ... Continue reading
Dec 25, 2015
Nationwide recall of passenger front airbag inflators expands to include approximately 127,000 inflators in 2003-2004 CR-V vehicles not previously subject to recall or safety improvement campaign No change to national recall of driver front airbag inflators Honda's national Takata airbag inflator recall repair completi ... Continue reading
Car Question? Answers Live From NY - It's Auto Lab, December 26, 2015
Dec 25, 2015
Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading
SEMA NEWS: 2017 Ford F-150 3.0 V6 Diesel
Dec 23, 2015
2017 Ford F-150 3.0 V6 Diesel ... Continue reading
Four Cooper Tires Win Global 2015 GOOD DESIGN Awards
Dec 23, 2015
Cooper Tire announced today that two products from the U.S., the Discoverer STT Pro and Discoverer SRX, and two from China, the Discoverer UTS and Weather Master Ice 100, have earned 2015 GOOD DESIGN⢠awards from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art ... Continue reading
Toyota to Display New Map Generation System at CES 2016 +VIDEO
Dec 22, 2015
To aid the safe implementation of automated driving, Toyota is developing a high-precision map generation system that will use data from on-board cameras and GPS devices installed in production vehicles. The new system will go on display at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2016 in Las Vegas, which will run from January ... Continue reading
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