"Real World" Emissions Tests Paint a More Accurate Picture for Consumers
Oct 20, 2015
UK-based Emissions Analytics has tested more than 1,000 cars on the road in Europe and the U.S. in real-world driving situations to gather data on both fuel economy and emissions. Comparing data compiled over the past four years with "official" numbers from major automakers reveals some striking differences, according ... Continue reading
Continental DWS06 Real World Road Test By Thom Cannell
Oct 20, 2015
Lr Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Thereâs a story behind the new Continental Extreme Contact DWS06, a new premium tire that delivers. All too often promises donât work out the way you wish. Claims are inflated, inaccurate, or just plain false. Not so with the updated Conti DWS. In fairness, recent declarati ... Continue reading
Innovative Exhaust Alignment Kit Helps Exhaust Modifications Fit
Oct 20, 2015
NORMA Groupâs Torca SEC Kit will be shown at SEMA/AAPEX in Las Vegas The NORMA Groupâs Torca Brand has developed a simple-to-use kit that allows technicians and automotive enthusiasts to easily route exhaust pipes to accommodate engine, chassis and exterior body panel changes. âThe kit will provide a sol ... Continue reading
2016 Honda Civic Sedan Research - Safety and Driver Assistance Specs, Features and Details +VIDEO
Oct 19, 2015
2016 Honda Civic Sedan - Safety and Driver Assistance Specs, Features and DetailsOct 18, 2015 With advanced, unibody engineering, the greatest use of high-strength steel in Civic model history, and a wide array of advanced passive-safety features, the 2016 Civic Sedan was designed to achieve a superb level of active an ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2015
New Platform Helps Worldâs Leading Car Maker with its Digital Transformation, and Delivers a Unique Driving Experience The Mercedes me app will give drivers real-time information about the status of their cars through their smartphones and smart watches. Mercedes me was created on Pivotalâs cloud native platf ... Continue reading
The Future is Now: Hager Environmental's Emissions Camera is the Solution to Air Pollution + VIDEO
Oct 19, 2015
Hager Environmental (HEAT) offers an "Emissions Camera" technology called EDAR; a laser-based system installed on poles above highways captures accurate emissions data from vehicles passing under the unit in real-time. EDAR can detect gases such as CO, CO2, NO, NO2, Hydrocarbons, and PM2.5. This "Emissions Camera" is f ... Continue reading
Oct 18, 2015
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 12-18, 2015* Do you know how all the safety features on your car work? Have you read the most unread book in the world, the owner's manual? The National Safety council and the University of Iowa, along with the Department of Transportation, have begun an education campai ... Continue reading
Theme Announced For 2017 Michelin Challenge Design, 'Le Mans 2030: Design for the Win'
Oct 16, 2015
Michelin, in association with the Automobile Club l'Ouest (ACO), promoter and organizer of the world's most prestigious endurance auto race, Le Mans 24 Hours, today announced the theme for the 2017 Michelin Challenge Design, "Le Mans 2030: Design for the Win." "Our Michelin Challenge Design jurors and team see Le Mans ... Continue reading
The Best and Funniest Automotive Ad This Year +VIDEO
Oct 15, 2015
Napa 200,000 Mile Club; YO! By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL I just came across the funniest automotive video ad that I've seen in a long time. I'd rank it alongside the fantastic in-car dashcam video produced earlier this year by the Dover Police Department. This video features three ... Continue reading
Ford to Deliver More Power to Employees; Network of Charging Stations to Expand
Oct 15, 2015
Ford Motor Company is highlighting its commitment to plug-in electric vehicles by expanding efforts to provide more workplace charging stations to employees across the United States and Canada. The automaker began installing charging stations in September 2014, and currently has 145 units available for employee use at ... Continue reading
Honda to Add 120 EV Chargers to Torrance Campus
Oct 15, 2015
New installation includes a publicly accessible 50kW DC "fast" charger to support the local community and I-405/I-110 freeway drivers - Expansion will increase electric vehicle miles traveled by Honda associates for commuting and local use - Activity complements California's Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan TOR ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2015
The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following explanation on Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), an advanced active emissions control technology system used in clean diesel engines today: What Is SCR? Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is a proven and advanced active emissions control technology system that inject ... Continue reading
Michelin's Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record $682,000 For Eight Local Charities
Oct 12, 2015
Michelin North America today announced that it raised a record $682,000 from its annual charity golf tournament. The event, which is held every October at golf courses in the Greenville, S.C., area, is generously supported by Michelin suppliers and business partners throughout the world. For Michelin -- the world's lea ... Continue reading
Schaeffler's First Day of Trading on the Stock Exchange
Oct 9, 2015
Today, Schaeffler successfully established its flotation on the stock exchange under the motto "We share our success." Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler-Thumann, shareholder and deputy Chairperson of the Supervisory Board of Schaeffler AG, Georg F. W. Schaeffler, shareholder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Schaeffler ... Continue reading
Auto Lab Car Call In Show Live From NY - October 10, 2015
Oct 9, 2015
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