smart and JBL Build the World's Smallest Mobile Concert Hall in the Back of the smart fortwo
May 15, 2015
The smart forgigs study realised together with audio partner JBL is probably the world's smallest concert hall on wheels. The high-end sound system in this fortwo has a total maximum power output of 5720 watts. </STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=c2cClass3>Every smart owner knows how great small can be. But the smart forgigs st ... Continue reading
May 14, 2015
International Automotive Components (IAC) Group, a leading automotive interior components supplier, presented its Ecoblend Environmental Award today to College for Creative Studies (CCS) design student Seung Joong Kim for his unique interior design concept. The winning concept was selected based on its new and innovati ... Continue reading
CMBS Radar Error Recall: 2014-2015 Acura MDX and RLX
May 14, 2015
Approximately 19,500 model-year 2014-2015 MDX and RLX vehicles equipped with the Collision Mitigation Braking System are affected in the U.S. System software will be updated, free of charge Acura will voluntarily recall approximately 19,500 model-year 2014-2015 MDX and RLX vehicles equipped with the Collision Mitigatio ... Continue reading
Dundee Engine Plant Becomes First U.S. Facility to Achieve Silver in World Class Manufacturing
May 14, 2015
The FCA US Dundee Engine Plant (Mich.) has been awarded silver status for its results in implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM), becoming the first U.S. facility and the only North American engine plant to receive this designation. The plant received the silver designation, just over five years after adopting the ... Continue reading
Continental Interior Technologies Featured on Eight of the Ward's 10 Best Interiors List
May 13, 2015
Continental technologies include Head-up Displays, Touchpad Devices, Intelligent Keys and Instrument Clusters AUBURN HILLS, MI -- May 13, 2015: International automotive supplier Continental continues to provide systems that enable safer, flexible, intelligent, and clear information management to the interiors of vehicl ... Continue reading
Jeep Cherokee Restraint-System Software Upgrade Recall
May 13, 2015
FCA US LLC is expanding by an estimated 62,148 vehicles its recall of U.S.-market SUVs** to upgrade air-bag software. The action follows a routine review of the originally reported vehicle population by FCA US engineers. There have been no additional incidents and FCA US is unaware of any related injuries or accidents. ... Continue reading
Toyota Expands Takata Airbag Safety Recalls
May 13, 2015
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it is expanding its recalls involving Takata air bag inflators. First, Toyota will conduct a recall to replace Takata-supplied driver front airbag inflators on approximately 160,000 model year 2004 and 2005 RAV4 sport utility vehicles. The inflators could potentiall ... Continue reading
Ford Introduces Free Service App for Smartphone Users
May 11, 2015
Ford has introduced a new service app designed to benefit the owners of Ford vehicles within the UK and across Europe.</p> <p>The Ford service app, available to download for free on Apple iOS and Google Android devices, provides the user with local information and useful tips, including an ability to locate the nearest ... Continue reading
Michelin XZA3+, Our Longest-Lasting Energy Steer Tire For Line Haul Available In Two New Sizes
May 11, 2015
XZA3+ Designed to Handle Today's Heavier Tractors with Required Emissions Abatement and Monitoring Equipment GREENVILLE, S.C., May 6, 2015 -- Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., today announced the launch of two new sizes of the popular MICHELIN XZA3+. This ultra-fuel-efficient ti ... Continue reading
May 8, 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
Allison Transmission Dedicates Historical Marker in Honor of Original Machine Shop
May 8, 2015
As part of ongoing activities to celebrate the company's centennial in 2015, Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. today announced the dedication of an 'Allison Machine Shop' historical marker at the building's location where it still stands on Main Street in Speedway. The marker is part of the State of Indiana Historical ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: May 4, 2015 - Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Land Rover
May 6, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS: May 4, 2015 - Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Land Rover ... Continue reading
NHTSA Administrator Dr. Mark Rosekind to Keynote AIAG Quality Summit in September 2015
May 6, 2015
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 5, 2015 -- AIAG -- a not-for-profit, member-supported organization that works collaboratively with automotive manufacturing companies, suppliers, and service providers to help them develop common solutions to industry pain points -- has announced that Dr. Mark Rosekind, administrator of the Natio ... Continue reading
Goodyear Introduces Tires Containing Next-Generation Silica
May 5, 2015
AKRON, OH -- May 5, 2015: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has begun using a next-generation silica to increase the fuel-efficiency of its tires. This new silica will be first used in the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV tire, which is being launched this month in Latin American markets. Tires containing the silica also wi ... Continue reading
Sold-out 'Mopar Road Ready' Event Put Metro Detroit Teens in the Driver's Seat
May 4, 2015
Over 400 people, including teens and parents, participated in four 'Mopar Road Ready' sessions on May 2â3 at Mopar World Headquarters in Center Line, Michigan Sponsored by the FCA Foundation and supported by Mopar, the program provides teens classroom education and dynamic, hands-on defensive driving training 'Mop ... Continue reading
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