Dec 9, 2014
Honda announced today that it is voluntarily initiating a Safety Improvement Campaign in Canada affecting certain 2001 through 2010 Honda and Acura vehicles to replace the driverâs front airbag inflator. The Safety Improvement Campaign will cover approximately 700,000 vehicles in Canada. Owners of affected vehicle ... Continue reading
Goodyear Outfits 2015 Ford F-150 Models
Dec 9, 2014
- The 2015 Ford F-150, part of Ford F-Series, America's best-selling truck, is putting power to the pavement â or even where there is no pavement â with the help of Goodyear Wrangler tires. Full-size truck owners use their vehicles for a wide range of personal activities and work functions, and the tires sele ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2014
BorgWarner produces its advanced technologies for the 2015 Green Car of the Year®, the BMW i3, as well as four of the Green Car Journal's Top 5 for 2015. For the Audi A3 TDI, BMW i3, Honda Fit and Volkswagen Golf, BorgWarner provides one or more of the following technologies: silent chains for engines and oil pump dri ... Continue reading
Ford Bridend Engine Plant Gets Wind Turbine
Dec 9, 2014
A wind turbine has been installed at Fordâs Bridgend Engine Plant in Wales, supplying energy directly to the Plant. Its installation was celebrated with Ford Bridgend neighbours, the Coety Primary School, which was invited to the Plant to learn more about renewable energy and challenged to build its own miniature ... Continue reading
Dec 8, 2014
NHTSA RECALLS December 8, 2014 : Ford, BMW, Toyota, Maserati, Honda, Chrysler, Chevrolet, GMC, Yamaha, Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Dec 8, 2014
K900, VW Rant, Acura Rave, MB Confusion and Ferrari No Show In This Month's Letter From Europe ... Continue reading
Eaton Technologies Help Improve Performance and Efficiency on Ward’s Best Engines Nominees
Dec 5, 2014
Power management company Eaton announced that its engine boosting, and fuel- and emissions-saving technologies are on 21 of the 38 engines nominated by WardsAuto for its 21st annual â10 Best Engines competition.â âOur advanced supercharger, and engine valve and valve actuation technologies help reduce fu ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2014
International Rectifier, IR® , a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of the AUIRGP66524D0 and AUIRGF66524D0 automotive-qualified 600V IGBTs optimized for small auxiliary motor drive applications including air conditioning compressors for electric and hybrid vehicles. ... Continue reading
Winter Tips for Your Mercedes-Benz
Dec 5, 2014
Stuttgart/ Hochgurgl. STUTTGART/HOCHGURGL, GERMANY â December 4, 2014: While ski and snowboard fans are already feverishly awaiting the first snowfall, many motorists are having mixed feelings about the fast approaching winter season. Not to worry, with the right accessories the joys of winter can be savoured in f ... Continue reading
Ford Expands Recall on Takata Passenger-Side Airbag Inflators
Dec 4, 2014
At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford is expanding its regional recall on Takata passenger-side airbag inflators. This recall includes approximately 38,500 vehicles in the United States and federalized territories, an additional 13,000 vehicles approximately. This brings the ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang Recall for Fuel Pressure Sensor Issue
Dec 4, 2014
Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 730 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles in North America (actual 728) for a potential fuel line leak. A fuel pressure sensor, which is part of the fuel supply tube assembly, may have been installed incorrectly, potentially resulting in a pressurized fuel leak. A fuel leak in the ... Continue reading
Dec 4, 2014
Verbal Testimony of Abbas Saadat Regional Product Safety Executive,Toyota North America, and Vice President, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc. House Energy & Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing & Trade Dec. 3, 2014 Chairman Terry, Ranking Member Schakowsky, members of ... Continue reading
AAA Calls on Takata to Follow NHTSA's Order to Support National Recall of Affected Air bags
Dec 4, 2014
Statement from AAA CEO Bob Darbelnet ORLANDO, FL -- Dec. 3, 2014: "It is unacceptable that Takata continues to defy an order by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) to facilitate a national recall of dangerous air bags. While Takata officials continue to publically apologize for the deaths ... Continue reading
Toyota Seeks Independent, Industry-Wide Joint Testing Initiative for Takata Airbag Inflators
Dec 3, 2014
Company invites other automakers to join, and Takata to support, an independent expert testing initiative to expedite customer solutions related to airbag inflators TORRANCE, CA -- Dec 2, 2014: Toyota today called for a coordinated industry-wide joint initiative to independently test Takata airbag inflators that have b ... Continue reading
A Taste of Porsche for this Christmas
Dec 2, 2014
This Christmas treat somebody to a feast of Porsche delights at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone. As part of Taste of Porsche (£150) you indulge in 20 minutesâ driving the latest 911 Carrera, 20 minutesâ driving the new Cayman GTS, a thrilling off-road demonstration in the new Cayenne, an exhilar ... Continue reading
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