Chrysler Voluntarily Recalls 287,945 Ram Trucks Model Year 2005
Dec 19, 2014
AUBURN HILLS, mi --December 19, 2014: FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 287,945 older-model trucks globally to install a retainer designed to prevent an axle fastener from loosening. Certain pickups were assembled with a fastener that may loosen and, if not serviced, could lead to rear-axle lock-up. This ... Continue reading
Toyota Research Institute Announces ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship
Dec 19, 2014
The Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing of North America (TEMA), in partnership with The Electrochemical Society (ECS) is requesting proposals from young professors and scholars pursuing innovative electrochemical research in green energy technology ... Continue reading
Ride Sharing to Seriously Impact Taxi Medallion Lenders, New Investment Report Concludes
Dec 19, 2014
Value of government-controlled taxi permits will continue to plummet BOSTON -- Dec. 18, 2014: A new analysis by HVM Capital concludes that the disruption in the taxicab business caused by upstart car-for-hire firms such as Uber and Lyft is only beginning, and warns investors to be wary of stocks in corporations financi ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2014
Total Light-Vehicles Sales Are Expected to Hit 16.5 Million in 2014, 17.0 Million in 2015 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- Dec. 18, 2014: New-vehicle retail sales in December are expected to reach the highest levels on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) basis since 2006, according to a monthly sales forecast developed ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2014
2015 Dodge Challenger coupe earns five stars overall, the highest possible score in NHTSA's safety rating program More than 70 safety and security features, including new for 2015 class-exclusive Forward Collision Warning, adaptive cruise control, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection All-new 2015 Dodge C ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2014
NAIAS prepares to raise curtain on world stage DETROIT, Mich., Dec. 18, 2014 / PR Newswire / â With just under a month to go until the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opens its doors to the international press Jan. 12â13, the good news continues to pour into Detroit. One of the most import ... Continue reading
Cadillac Adds Streaming Video to Enhance Driver Vision and Safety
Dec 19, 2014
Display eliminates visual obstructions, increases rearward vision by 300 percent DETROIT â Cadillac late next year will add high-resolution streaming video to the function of a traditional rearview mirror, removing obstructions of passengers, headrests and the vehicleâs roof and rear pillars. The streaming vi ... Continue reading
OnStar Offers Real-Time Updates on Santa’s Progress
Dec 19, 2014
One dollar to be donated to United Way for each tracking call received DETROIT â For the sixth consecutive year, OnStar is providing U.S., Canada and Mexico subscribers the opportunity to learn Santaâs whereabouts on his journey across the globe Christmas Eve. With a press of the blue OnStar button, subscribe ... Continue reading
Hertz Reveals Secret to Avoiding Holiday Road Trip Arguments
Dec 19, 2014
Almost half of all family road trip arguments stem from getting lost, Hertz poll* suggests LONDON, Dec. 18, 2014 -- The secret to avoiding arguments in the car this holiday season is as simple as plugging in a reliable satellite navigation device(satnav), research by The Hertz Corporation in the UK found. According to ... Continue reading
Daimler Group Joins GENIVI Alliance
Dec 19, 2014
The GENIVI® Alliance, a non-profit automotive alliance committed to driving the broad adoption of specified, open source In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software, announced today that the Daimler Group has joined the Alliance, bringing the number of OEM members to 13. The Daimler Group is one of the biggest producers of ... Continue reading
What Car? Car of the Year 2015, the Short List
Dec 19, 2014
What Car? has revealed the shortlist for its prestigious 2015 Car of the Year Award. The shortlist comprises 26 outstanding vehicles that went on sale for the first time in 2014. The full list can be found here www.whatcar.com/car-car-year-awards-long-list, but it includes the Smart Fortwo, Volkswagen Golf SV,Nissan X- ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2014
Sometimes itâs best to let nature take its course. Thatâs what Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi environmental specialist Sean McCarthy learned when he and other team members tried to stifle the SimCity tendencies of some resourceful rodents. During construction of the plant, two retention ponds were est ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Vivaro, a Brit-Built What Van? Winner
Dec 19, 2014
Luton-made Vauxhall Vivaro wins What Van? 2015 Best Medium Van Innovation Award for Vivaroâs innovative blind spot mirror New BiTurbo engines also highly commended Luton â Vauxhallâs Luton-built Vivaro van won two What Van? awards at a ceremony in London yesterday. The two honours included best medium va ... Continue reading
KODA celebrates its millionth sale of 2014
Dec 19, 2014
KODAproduces and sells one million vehicles for the first time in one year Large anniversary event for employees and guests at Å KODA Museum Millionth vehicle produced: Å KODA Fabia 1.2 TSI goes to charity One millionth vehicle delivered, a Å KODA Octavia vRS, goes to Czech customer Manufacturer achieves key miles ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2014
Land Rover Global Ambassador Bear Grylls takes winner of the Land Rover Discovery Adventure Challenge, Alex Woodford, on a two-day expedition in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico First official role for Bear Grylls after being appointed Land Rover Global Ambassador Land Roverâs inherent Above & Beyond spirit em ... Continue reading
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