Seatbelts: Buckle Up the Most Effective Safety Device Inside your Car
Jun 24, 2015
Last month marked 'National Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization' and, even though seatbelt use has been on the rise, concerns remain about lack of use, especially among younger drivers at night. To help get the word out, the experts at AutoMD.com are offering insight into the anatomy of seatbelts, how they work and why ... Continue reading
Leak Detection Critical Part of Airbag Quality Control Process
Jun 24, 2015
Airbag manufacturers are using sophisticated helium leak-detection tests to help assure product quality. âManufacturers who have introduced automated INFICON test systems have achieved a 100 percent return on their investment within three-to-six-months based on savings from lower maintenance costs and increased pr ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK's Custom Crankshaft Seals Help Brigham Young Roll to SAE Supermileage Victories
Jun 23, 2015
Company's low friction, Energy Saving Seals reduced friction on race course PLYMOUTH, MI -- June 23, 2015: Earlier this month, a team of enterprising students from Brigham Young University achieved a fuel economy of 1,244 miles out of a single gallon of fuel. The team achieved these remarkable results, in part, by inst ... Continue reading
Stefan Hantke Assumes the Position of President Sales and Engineering at Schaeffler Industrial
Jun 23, 2015
Worldwide responsibility for Sales SCHWEINFURT, GERMANY -- June 22, 2015: On June 1, 2015, Stefan Hantke (48) assumed global management of Sales and Engineering of the Industrial division of Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG. In his new position, Hantke is member of the Industrial Division's Management Board and is r ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission Working with EPA and NHTSA on Fuel Efficiency and GHG Emission Standards
Jun 22, 2015
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. today announced that it has been working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as they consider revisions to the 'Phase I' Model Year 2014-2018 rule regarding fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission (GHG) sta ... Continue reading
Multistrada 1200 S D|air Awarded Professor Ferdinand Porsche Award
Jun 20, 2015
Dainese has received the prestigious âProfessor Ferdinand Porscheâ award for technological innovation for the Multistrada 1200 S D|air. Presented by the Vienna University of Technology (TU-Wien) every two-years, it is given to the most significant innovation in the automotive sector and this year, for the fir ... Continue reading
LIVE From NY Auto Lab, Car Topic Call-in - Saturday June 20, 2015
Jun 19, 2015
Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 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 wi ... Continue reading
Dana Opens 16th Global Technology Center near Austin, Texas
Jun 19, 2015
Facility to Focus on VariGlide Continuously Variable Planetary Technology for Light-Vehicle and Off-Highway Transmissions CEDAR PARK, Texas, June 17, 2015 -- Dana Holding Corporation today officially inaugurated its 16th global technology center in Cedar Park, Texas. Currently employing 35 engineers and support staff w ... Continue reading
Nomadic Power Receives EU Grant of EUR 2 Million
Jun 18, 2015
Nomadic Power receives a grant of EUR 2 Million from the European Commission for their "MobileBattery" project. Under the auspices of the EU Horizon 2020 SME Instrument, Nomadic Power has been selected from 785 strong competitors from all over Europe. "Nomadic Power has developed a simple and efficient solution to exte ... Continue reading
As Vehicle Thefts Decline, Thieves Target Components
Jun 18, 2015
While car thefts are declining across the country, the thefts of some parts and accessories are proving to be a lucrative business for professional thieves. In the Detroit area, itâs become a huge problem thatâs costing consumers, insurance companies, car dealers and car rental companies. âWe hear all th ... Continue reading
Jun 17, 2015
When the check engine light illuminates on the dashboard, drivers in the District of Columbia pay the most ($467.11) on average, while vehicle owners in Wyoming pay the least ($308.76) to have it fixed, according to CarMD, which analyzed parts and labor needs data from nearly 100,000 model year 1996 to 2014 vehicles ne ... Continue reading
GKN develops all-new flywheel hybrid system for Audi Sport
Jun 17, 2015
GKN Hybrid Powerâs Gyrodrive flywheel hybrid energy storage system has helped power the hybrid Audi R18 e-tron quattro to third place at the Le Mans 24 Hours, the fourth consecutive podium result for the technology with Audi Sport. Audi driver André Lotterer set a new record lap time of 3m 17.47swith GKNâs ... Continue reading
Michelin To Invest $22 Million To Increase Capacity At Dothan, Ala., Manufacturing Plant
Jun 16, 2015
Investment will create new manufacturing jobs DOTHAN, AL -- June 15, 2015: Michelin North America today announced it is investing $22 million in its Dothan facility in order to increase the production of its high-performance light truck and SUV passenger tires. Michelin said the investment will create about 40 new jobs ... Continue reading
Keep Your Car Cool When Things Heat Up
Jun 16, 2015
Sitting in traffic when temperatures soar without a properly functioning air conditioning (A/C) system is the last place most drivers want to be. To help avoid this uncomfortable situation, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends that motorists be car care aware and have their A/C system checked annually to make sur ... Continue reading
Looking For An Auto Related Job?
Jun 16, 2015
New Job Board Offers Free Job Postings to Help Auto Industry Professionals Capitalize on Increasing Opportunities NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 16, 2015; AutoServiceJobs.com announced today the launch of its site, a robust platform connecting automotive industry professionals with leading companies across the U.S. The site ai ... Continue reading
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