TRW's Latest Generation Column Drive Electrically Powered Steering Launches In Europe And China
Oct 27, 2014
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , has announced that its third generation electrically powered steering column drive (EPS CD) technology has recently launched on two major vehicle platforms which include â for Europe â the VW Polo, Up and e-Up, Audi S1, Skoda Rapide, Space Back, Fabia and Citigo as well as the ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2014
Toyota Celebrates Its Performance Legacy â Past, Present and Future October 27, 2014 2014 SEMA: Toyota FT-1 Concept Car Fact Sheet 2014 SEMA: 2015 Tundra TRD Pro Desert Race Truck Fact Sheet 2014 SEMA: 2015 TRD 4Runner Fact Sheet 2014 SEMA: 2015 TRD Tacoma Fact Sheet 2014 SEMA: 2015 TRD Tundra Fact Sheet 2014 SEMA ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2014
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Test Show Rear View Cameras Can Save Lives
Oct 27, 2014
AAA's Evaluations Found an Average 46 Percent Improvement in Blind-Zone Visibility ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rear-view camera systems improved rear visibility an average of 46 percent in AAA's tests. These systems are intended to improve driver awareness of the area immediately behind the ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2014
Shelby Performance Parts (SPP), a division of Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), is introducing a line of premium performance equipment for 2005-2015 Ford Mustangs, beginning with the 20â Venice wheel. Designed by Shelby American and built exclusively for the ... Continue reading
2015 BMW X5 PHEV Efficient Dynamics Innovations
Oct 26, 2014
It resulted in the development of technologies to reach three goals: reduction of energy demand, a dynamic power train and intelligent energy management. Since 2007, those technologies and all new measures are bundled under the flag of the Efficient Dynamics strategy. And the results are noticeable: between the mid nin ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Innovations Received 2 of the Coveted "MATERIALICA Design and Technology Awards"
Oct 25, 2014
Mercedes-Benz innovations received two of the coveted "MATERIALICA Design and Technology Awards" judged by a panel of experts. The newly steel pistons, developed for passenger-car diesel engines, impressed in the category focused on the potential for reducing CO2 and delivering high performance. The ultra-high-strength ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette
Oct 24, 2014
2015 Chevrolet Corvette RECALL - vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to September 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, only one of the rear parking brake cables may be fully seated and engaged, resulting in the parking brake only operating on one of the rear park brake drums. Without the parking brake working on both ... Continue reading
The new Volvo FL and Volvo FMX are now available at Euro-6 with the option of a four-door crew cab
Oct 17, 2014
The new Volvo FL and Volvo FMX are now available at Euro-6 with the option of a four-door crew cab for operations such as fire and rescue services or roadside assistance. The crew cabs offer the same high level of safety as all Volvo Trucksâ other cabs. âWe are very proud to be able to offer two modern and sa ... Continue reading
Magna Sliding Window Innovation Selected as 2015 PACE Award Finalist
Oct 16, 2014
AURORA, ON, Oct. 16, 2014 - Magna International Inc. announced today that its PureView⢠seamless sliding window has been chosen as a finalist in the "product" category for the 2015 Automotive News PACE Awards. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20141016/152510) The PureView seamless design conceals the vert ... Continue reading
Debunking Myths Concerning Winter and Cold Weather Tyres
Oct 14, 2014
Winter tyre moaners can be really creative in finding excuses why they shouldnââ¬â¢t move over to ââ¬Åwinter specialistsââ¬???. But what is actually the truth behind the most common winter tyre prejudices? Hereââ¬â¢s a check list of 5 typical statements.* ** ââ¬ÅOnly use ... Continue reading
Statement by Acura Regarding Seat Belt Recall: 2014 RLX and 2014-2015 MDX
Oct 14, 2014
Acura will voluntarily recall 340 units of 2014 model year RLX vehicles and 3,670 units of 2014-2015 model year MDX vehicles in Canada to replace the front seat belts, free of charge. In low temperatures (below -10oC), the driverâs and front passengerâs seat belts may not release from the retracted position. ... Continue reading
Philips: Technology an Integral Part of Defensive Driving
Oct 14, 2014
Safety is foremost on the minds of many drivers. Automobile accidents can be detrimental to a driver's health as well as his or her wallet, causing potentially costly damage to vehicles and resulting in higher insurance premiums. Driving defensively is a great way for drivers to reduce their risk of accident, but even ... Continue reading
HELLA Electronics Receives General Motors Award For Supplier Quality
Oct 13, 2014
HELLA's high-tech manufacturing facility in Flora, Illinois, has received the General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award. Presented at a recent General Motors dinner in Detroit, the award recognizes top-performing suppliers who meet or exceed a stringent set of criteria focusing on quality performance and have ac ... Continue reading
Goodyear Launches North America's Most Fuel-Efficient Long Haul Drive Tire
Oct 12, 2014
Goodyear FUEL MAX LHD G505D Outperforms Leading Competitors In Fuel Efficiency ... Continue reading
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