Johnson Controls Project CAMISMA Means Lighter but Just as Safe Vehicle Seats
Dec 1, 2014
CLEPA Award for CAMISMA research project PLYMOUTH, MI -- Dec. 1, 2014: Johnson Controls is reducing the use of metals in vehicle seat structures by replacing them with multi-material systems in its CAMISMA (carbon-amide-metal-based interior structure using a multi-material system approach) research project. These seats ... Continue reading
Despite Predictions of Harsh Winter, Most U.S. Drivers Will Travel Without Winter Tires this Season
Nov 28, 2014
Bridgestone survey reveals only 25 percent of snowbelt drivers will equip their vehicle with winter tires -- Winter weather officially has arrived, but it won't stop Americans from hitting the road this holiday travel season. According to an online survey commissioned by Bridgestone and fielded by Harris Poll in Septem ... Continue reading
Select Toyo Tires and Nitto Brand Light Truck Tires Recalled in Safety Campaign
Nov 26, 2014
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. has announced a safety recall campaign on approximately 175,000 Toyo Tires® and Nitto® brand tires intended for light trucks, SUVs and vans including those used in commercial applications. The recall campaign covers select Toyo® Open Country® H/T with Tuff Duty tires manufactured ... Continue reading
FAQ Truck Engine Programmers - Answers From Bully Dog Technologies
Nov 24, 2014
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Truck Engine Programmers What are they? Do they really improve performance and gas mileage for trucks? Sounds easy, doesnât it? Just drop in a magic âchipâ and your pickup suddenly takes on âmonster-truckâ like qualities─able to pull loads easie ... Continue reading
Milestone for Transaction: TRW Automotive Stockholders Approve Acquisition by ZF Friedrichshafen
Nov 21, 2014
ZF Friedrichshafen AG ("ZF") and TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced that they welcomed the decision by the stockholders of TRW to approve the acquisition of TRW by ZF. At a special meeting of TRW's stockholders held yesterday, stockholders representing 79% of TRW's shares outstanding voted in favor of adopti ... Continue reading
Nov 21, 2014
DETROIT â No time today to make it to the spa or schedule a visit with the massage therapist, no problem. On two 2015 models, Cadillac is offering front driver and passenger seats that can knead, roll and relax your back as you drive. An anti-fatigue option is also offered for the driver. The 22-way adjustable hea ... Continue reading
Nov 19, 2014
As part of its ongoing effort to elevate the connected car experience, Honda has unveiled Honda Developer Studio, an online portal and open innovation workspace in Silicon Valley. The portal and garage will enable developers to work directly with Honda engineers to create apps that are road-ready more quickly. The anno ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Study Shows Technology Makes or Breaks Car Purchase Decisions
Nov 17, 2014
New data reveals more than half of car shoppers are willing to walk away from a brand they like to get the features they want ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2014 -- AutoTrader.com today released the findings of the 2014 In-Vehicle Technology Shopper Influence Study - conducted online on its behalf by Harris Poll among 1,033 U.S. ve ... Continue reading
No Kidding Airbag Recall Can Save Your Life! Includes Latest Vehicle Recall List
Nov 16, 2014
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges owners of certain Toyota, Honda, Mazda, BMW, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors vehicles to act immediately on recall notices to replace defective Takata airbags. Over seven million vehicles are involved in these recalls, which have occ ... Continue reading
Auto Parts News - Uni-Select launches Auto-Plus Brand
Nov 14, 2014
Las Vegas November 4, 2014; Uni-Select Inc., the fifth largest North American automotive aftermarket distributor, is launching its U.S. brand, Auto-Plus. The announcement was made Nov. 4 during the Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. The new brand was launched at the corporation's partner award ce ... Continue reading
Tenneco Equips All-New Volvo XC90 First Edition with Monroe Intelligent Suspension
Nov 14, 2014
Tenneco Inc. announced today that the Volvo Car Group has chosen the latest generation of Tennecoâs Continuously Variable Semi-Active suspension (CVSAe) as a standard feature on its limited run XC90 First Edition. âOur relationship with Volvo has continued through many subsequent models and generations and we ... Continue reading
Alcantara On Display At Major Auto Shows Around The World
Nov 14, 2014
Carbon-Neutral Italian-Made Material Will Take Center Stage at L.A. Show LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2014 -- Alcantara, the Italian-made luxury material used to outfit the interiors of the world's most prestigious cars, is gaining more and more attention at major auto shows in the United States, Europe and the Asia Pacific r ... Continue reading
INRIX Partners With Samsung To Deliver Traffic-Powered Mobile Applications For The Connected Car
Nov 12, 2014
INRIX Real-Time Traffic and Travel Time Information Fuels New Apps and Services on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge and Gear S SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2014 -- Samsung Developer Conference 2014 -- INRIX®, Inc. has entered a strategic partnership with Samsung focused on levering mobile technology to connec ... Continue reading
Properly Maintained Headlights Vastly Improve Driver Safety
Nov 11, 2014
The importance of maintaining a vehicle cannot be understated. In addition to protecting their financial investments, drivers who properly maintain their vehicles are also protecting themselves and their passengers. Many elements of vehicle maintenance become second nature to drivers once they have a few months of driv ... Continue reading
GKN Produces World's First Two-Speed eAxle for Hybrids and EVs
Nov 10, 2014
BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car is first application for new technology AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 10, 2014 -- GKN, the world's leading supplier of automotive driveline components and systems, has produced the industry's first two-speed eAxle. The technology has entered production on the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports ca ... Continue reading
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