Aug 7, 2018
Cooper Tire and DoSomething.org have launched a national tire safety campaign for young drivers called Pump It Up. The campaign encourages teens and young adults to learn how to check tire pressure, tread depth and overall tire condition to stay safer on the road. ... Continue reading
Toyota Commemorates Induction of Kiichiro Toyoda into Automotive Hall of Fame in U.S.
Aug 7, 2018
Toyota City commemorating the induction of Toyota founder Kiichiro Toyoda into the Automotive Hall of Fame in the United States as part of this year's induction class. Approximately 100 people attended the ceremony, which, in addition to Toyota executives and representatives of the Toyota National Dealer's Advisory Cou ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2018
TOKYO, Aug, 03 2018 NEC Corporation announced today that NEC has determined to transfer (i) all shares of NEC Energy Devices, Ltd. owned by NEC to Envision Electrodes Corporation Ltd, a member of Envision Group, a renewable energy company, and (ii) all shares of Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) owned by NEC ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2018
Connected Vehicle Services Leader Will Join Technical Working Group to Advance the Standardization of In-Vehicle Software SEATTLE, Aug. 2, 2018 -- Airbiquity®, a global leader in connected vehicle services, today announced it has become a member of Japan Automotive Software Platform and Architecture (JASPAR), an organ ... Continue reading
Day Two Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar 2018
Aug 2, 2018
Center for Automotive Research offers several options at the annual Management Briefing Seminar. I chose to pursue news on the latest in powertrains, expecting news on a variety of gasoline, hydrogen, diesel and electrified options. ... Continue reading
Day One Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar 2018
Aug 2, 2018
Seemingly, every news story about the automotive industry mentions ADAS or autonomy. While much is forward thinking (hype), some is real, particularly the drive to decrease accident and their injuries and deaths. It will be a struggle; there is only a patchwork of applicable laws and every state and municipality wants ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO, August 1, 2018; Owners and lessees of Volkswagen and Audi 2.0-liter diesel vehicles who have yet to complete a claim in the 2.0-liter class action settlement have until September 1, 2018 to claim benefits for a vehicle buyback or an approved emissions modification, along with thousands of dollars in cash ... Continue reading
Stop Brake Trouble Before School Starts
Aug 1, 2018
A properly operating brake system is critical to safe vehicle operation and control ... Continue reading
An Enthusiastic Thanks! To All That Supported The Automotive Heritage Awards!
Jul 31, 2018
😎 Automotive Heritage Awards UPDATE July 31st, Our 2018 Automotive Heritage Awards program reached its apex on Sunday, July 29th. A buzz filled the Brembo media hospitality tent on the Concours d’Elegance of America show field at 10AM, just as they opened the public gate to the Concours. AHA producer, Steve Purdy, ... Continue reading
Hitachi Automotive Systems' ADAS ECU Used in Mitsubishi Motors' eK Series
Jul 27, 2018
TOKYO, Jul, 27 2018; Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. today announced that its Advanced Driver Assistance System Electronic Control Unit (ADAS ECU) was selected for use in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's eK Series vehicles, which refers to three models: the eK Wagon, eK Custom and eK Space. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB Car Talk Radio Live from New York Saturday July 28, 2018 7-9 AM
Jul 26, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 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 with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading
How Air Conditioning Works +VIDEO
Jul 26, 2018
How does air conditioning work? (VIDEO) WASHINGTON, July 26, 2018 — Air conditioners pull off the seemingly magical feat of making the air inside a home, car or shopping mall deliciously chilly. The source of that sweet relief is chemistry. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Parent Daimler AG Restructures Company
Jul 26, 2018
“The new structure positions Daimler to tackle the rapid pace of change in the mobility sector and the corresponding strategic challenges. Legally independent divisions will sharpen our focus on the future success of the business. ... Continue reading
Amazing Deal - Eliminate Floor Mat Sliding For Less Than 10 Bucks +VIDEO
Jul 25, 2018
Spending 200 bucks on fabulous weathertech floor liners (or any other) just to have them slip out of place could be a problem. Do your mats end up acting like a surfboard! Every time a rider got in and out, It got kicked all over the place and jammed under the door. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX: Most Compelling Infotainment System, finds Strategy Analytics
Jul 25, 2018
A new expert UX evaluation from the In-vehicle UX (IVX) group at Strategy Analytics has assessed the Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment system. Incorporating a highly personalized experience for the instrument cluster as well as the center stack, MBUX includes Mercedes-Benz’s digital assistant for navigation, media, and ... Continue reading
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