News By Topic: Parts Manufacturers

Near-Zero Emission Propane Autogas Engine Released

Aug 28, 2018

American Alternative-fuel technology company, ROUSH CleanTech, has developed the first available propane autogas engine certified to California Air Resources Board's optional low oxides of nitrogen emissions standard for heavy-duty engines with 0.02 grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr). The engine is 90-percent c ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: August 20-26 2018

Aug 27, 2018

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Toledo Machining Plant to Build Key Component for First Plug-in Hybrid Jeep®

Aug 26, 2018

Ohio plant will build critical Power Electronics module for Jeep® Wrangler PHEV Company will bring in new work, advanced technology to 54-year-old plant Wrangler PHEV to launch in 2020; one of more than 30 nameplates with electrified solutions by 2022 ... Continue reading

Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 25, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Aug 26, 2018

Last Week's Auto News Highlights: Best New Cars For Teens; Autonomous Not Ready For Prime Time; Google's Waymo and China; Kalashnikov Shocker; Monterey Unveilings, Mustang's Woodward Ave; Ford EV Recall; FCA Minivan Recall; Another Jaguar EV; Down Under NASCAR, ... Continue reading

Autonomous Driving: Optical Data Network Enhances Safety

Aug 21, 2018

KDPOF – leading supplier for gigabit transceivers over POF (Plastic Optical Fiber) – provides their optical network technology in order to enhance safety for autonomous driving. "For safety-related functions such as the data network backbone, autonomous driving requires redundant systems in order to increase safety ... Continue reading

XL’s Electrified Ford F-250 Earns California Air Resources Board Executive Order

Aug 21, 2018

XL has received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to sell hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup trucks in California. ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel Enjoy The Drive: 2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 Rocky Mountain Review By Larry Nutson

Aug 21, 2018

At the Chicago Auto Show in February Dodge and Mopar introduced a number of custom accessories for the Durango. Car customizing has been around since the 1950s. Yes it has changed some over all the years, but today many car owners still want to add their personal styling statement. ... Continue reading

Pennzoil to Aid in Restoration of Re-discovered "Little Red" Shelby GT500 EXP Prototype

Aug 20, 2018

As brands that have been part of American and worldwide automotive history for more than 100 years, Shell and Pennzoil understand the importance of heritage and are joining the restoration process to return "Little Red" to its original glory. Dubbed "Little Red," the big-block Shelby notchback coupe was one of a pair o ... Continue reading

Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 18, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Aug 19, 2018

Last Weeks Top Automotive News Stories: Musk Tweet; Court Orders VW To Pay For Competitor's Electric Vehicle Ads (WTF); Ford Railroad Station Venture; China's NIO A Startup EV Company Going Public In The U.S. ($1.8 Billion WTF); German VW and Audi Diesel Owners Forced To Fix Them; Mazda CX-5 Diesel Yawn Mileage; Mustan ... Continue reading

Chinese Car Maker Geely Partnering With Malaysian Auto Makers

Aug 18, 2018

China’s largest privately owned automotive group, and PROTON Holdings Berhad (PROTON) of Malaysia have agreed terms to enable PROTON vehicles to fully utilize core technology platforms developed by Geely Auto, the Chinese domestic carmaker, and to explore further synergies to enable the Malaysian brand to become the ... Continue reading

Consortium For Automotive Education Presents AUTO LAB Call-in Radio Saturday August 18, 2018 7-9 AM

Aug 18, 2018

Car Question or Concern?, Automotive Career Opportunity? Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive executives, experts with accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

Americans Support Autonomous Vehicles to Help Seniors, People with Disabilities

Aug 17, 2018

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2018 -- New research shows that a majority of Americans support the use of autonomous vehicles (AVs) to improve the independence of seniors and individuals with disabilities. ... Continue reading

FORD And ALIBABA PARTNERSHIP MARKS LAUNCH OF AUTONOMIC IN CHINA

Aug 14, 2018

Autonomic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility LLC, and Alibaba Cloud, signed a MOU today to bring to China the Transportation Mobility Cloud (TMC), an open, cloud-based platform developed by Autonomic for connected cars Enabled by Alibaba Cloud in China, the TMC will also provide standardized data and inf ... Continue reading

Vehicle-To-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Market 2018 Report

Aug 14, 2018

Global Vehicle-To-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Market is estimated to grow at a substantial CAGR in the forecast period as the scope, product types, and its applications are increasing across the globe. Vehicle-to-vehicle communication implies wireless transmission of information between motor vehicles. ... Continue reading

Aftermarket News: New GS1 Digital Links To Useful Product Information

Aug 14, 2018

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. and BRUSSELS, Aug. 14, 2018 -- GS1®, the global information standards organization, has ratified a new global Web standard and guideline to help industry optimize the online shopping experience. ... Continue reading