Tweddle and FCA Uconnect Team Launch Vehicle User Guide Application + VIDEO
Oct 26, 2015
On-board Vehicle User Guide debuts in the 2016 Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 300 VIN-specific application lets drivers view owner's manual on their 8.4-inch touchscreen Tweddle Group has partnered with the FCA US Uconnect team to create the first mass-market in-vehicle user guide with touchscreen deliver ... Continue reading
Bridgestone to Acquire Pep Boys
Oct 26, 2015
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) and The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack (Pep Boys; NYSE: PBY) today announced that Pep Boys and Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone, have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which BSRO will acquire Pep Boys in an all ... Continue reading
Nissan and Ecotricity Call for Official UK EV Charging Point Signage
Oct 25, 2015
Nissan, manufacturer of the worldâs best-selling electric vehicle (EV), the Nissan LEAF, and Ecotricity, who operate Europeâs biggest and most comprehensive rapid charging network, the Electric Highway, have today called on the UK government to introduce official road signage for the UKâs growing number ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: EA288 Engines Designed for the EU5 and EU6 are not Affected
Oct 23, 2015
Thorough appraisal of the Diesel emissions issue WOLFSBURG -- October 23, 2015: Volkswagen confirms today that no software constituting an improper defeat device as defined in law is installed in vehicles with EA288 EU5 as well as EU6-engines in the European Union. Consequently, new vehicles of the Volkswagen Group off ... Continue reading
Mopar Brand Previews Modified Vehicles for Upcoming SEMA Show
Oct 23, 2015
Teaser images offer a glimpse of the Mopar-modified vehicles to debut at the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show Vehicles representing the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram and FIAT brands will be displayed in Mopar's 15,345-square-foot SEMA exhibit on November 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center Hund ... Continue reading
Expert Car Advice - Auto Lab Call-In Radio Live From NY - October 23, 2015
Oct 23, 2015
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Auto Care Association Alerts Congress to Anti-Competitive Impact of Vehicle Cybersecurity Draft Bill
Oct 22, 2015
In a letter sent this week to a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee, the Auto Care Association warned that provisions in draft vehicle cybersecurity legislation could allow car companies to take "full control over who has access to key vehicle systems, many of which are needed for repair purposes." The letter fu ... Continue reading
Chevy Camaro Red Line Concepts Showcase Latest Accessories
Oct 22, 2015
Blending equal parts style and functionality, Chevroletâs Red Line Series concept vehicles demonstrate the lifestyle and personalization possibilities of the brandâs latest vehicles â all with a street-smart aesthetic. Chevrolet previewed the Red Line concepts today, including Trax, Malibu, Camaro, Color ... Continue reading
New Hands-Free Technologies Pose Hidden Dangers for Drivers
Oct 22, 2015
Potentially unsafe mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after dialing, changing music or sending a text using voice commands, according to surprising new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The results raise new and unexpected concerns regarding the use of phones and vehicle informat ... Continue reading
Leviton Introduces Compact, Easy-to-Use Evr-Green® Mini Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Oct 21, 2015
Electric vehicle charger provides a five times faster charge and flexible design in one solution MELVILLE, NY -- Oct. 20, 2015: Leviton today unveiled the Evr-Green® Mini Level 2 electric vehicle charging station, the latest edition to the Evr-Green® line of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). With a compact de ... Continue reading
"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
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