GM Announces Six New Recalls for Varying Safety Issues
Jul 24, 2014
General Motors today announced six safety recalls covering 717,949 recent model vehicles in the U.S. âThese recalls signify how weâve enhanced our approach to safety,â said Jeff Boyer, vice president, Global Vehicle Safety. âWe are bringing greater rigor and discipline to our analysis and decision m ... Continue reading
Renault ZOE Electric Wall-Box Deal is Still On
Jul 23, 2014
Renault was the first manufacturer to offer a free domestic charging point with a new fully-electric car, and it looks like it could be the last. The French brand, currently celebrating a 60% year-on-year increase in sales, has moved quickly to reassure all new ZOE supermini owners that its free wall-box promotion, wor ... Continue reading
GM Still Has No Switch Fix for Half-Million Cadillacs
Jul 22, 2014
Washington DC July 22, 2014; The NADA online newsletter reported that acooring to USA Today three weeks after a recall and telling dealers not to sell them, General Motors continues to look for a way to fix an ignition switch risk in half a million Cadillacs. "We're still working on it," GM spokesman Alan Adler said Mo ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches Hyundai Go Genuine Collision Conquest Program
Jul 18, 2014
Hyundai Motor America is launching the Hyundai Go Genuine Collision Conquest program to encourage repair facilities to buy more Hyundai Genuine Parts. - Hyundai Genuine Parts are manufactured to exacting engineering specifications for a precise fit without modifications, ensuring quick and proper installation. - Hyunda ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Produces Multi-Spark Ignition Coils In Germany
Jul 17, 2014
BorgWarner Emissions Systems is producing multi-spark ignition coils at its plant in Muggendorf, Germany, for Daimler's six- and eight-cylinder engines. With displacements between 3.5 and 5.5 liters and power ratings ranging from 249 to 549 HP (185 kW - 410 kW), these powerful engines are available in the Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Announces Industry's Broadest Alignment with SAE's J2807 Towing Standards
Jul 16, 2014
Ram Truck is the only full-size pickup truck manufacturer to adopt the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2807 towing practices in all three pickup truck segments (1/2-ton, ¾- ton and 1-ton) Ram pickup maximum towing capacities unchanged or improved under SAE standardized J2807 Ram 1500 owns the top positions in p ... Continue reading
Jul 16, 2014
Faurecia North America, the region's sixth-largest automotive supplier, celebrated the opening of its new North American Headquarters and Automotive Seating Technical Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, today with a flag-raising ceremony. The new facility, which encompasses 278,000 square feet, includes a prototype metal ... Continue reading
BMW Group Technology Office and GoPro Create First Automotive Sports Camera Integration
Jul 11, 2014
The BMW Group Technology Office and GoPro have announced the first-ever, mass-produced integration of a GoPro camera with an automobileâs on board infotainment system. In BMW Group vehicles equipped with the BMW Apps or MINI Connected option, a GoPro camera may now be configured and controlled using BMWâs sta ... Continue reading
BMW Launches First App to Automate the Home Charging Process for BMW i Electric Vehicles
Jul 11, 2014
BMW Smart Charging App Determines Optimal Times for Charging Electric Vehicles Based on Rates and Calculates Cost. Woodcliff Lake, NJ â June 9, 2014⦠The new BMW Smart Charging App makes it possible for BMW i customers to automatically identify the best rates and times for charging their electric vehicles at ... Continue reading
Crazy Charging Plans for Tesla
Jul 11, 2014
"When I picked up my Tesla in Beijing, I realized that it's impossible to drive it back to Guangzhou as there are hardly any places to recharge the batteries," Andrew Zong, the CEO of PHNIX and also one of the first Chinese Tesla owners, said this to reporters. As a result, Andrew Zong got a crazy plan that by utilizin ... Continue reading
First Results of 19th Annual Tire Testing Season: Run-Flat or Not?
Jul 10, 2014
TireRack.com, America's largest independent tire tester and consumer-direct source for tires, wheels and performance accessories, today published the first results of its 19th annual tire testing season, a run-flat tire comparison, especially designed for drivers looking for a smoother ride, peace of mind and extended ... Continue reading
Round 2: DVLA Personalised Registrations will be Auctioning McLaren 650S Next
Jul 10, 2014
Six weeks after auctioning the personalised registration MCL 650S to reflect the McLaren 650S supercar, the DVLA is offering the perfect follow up with 650 S. The registration, which has a reserve of £3,500, is among 1,500 that will go under the hammer during the Agencyâs three day summer auction which gets und ... Continue reading
Honda Expands Recall by Up to 1 Million Cars
Jul 9, 2014
Torrance CA July 9, 2014; Honda Expands Recall by Up to 1 Million Cars. The single shrapnel-spewing deployment of an air bag in an old Accord has led Honda to expand its recall by 500,000 to 1 million vehicles, reports USA Today. The expansion is limited to cars in California. Honda, one of eight automakers caught up i ... Continue reading
Over 24 Million Cars will be Fitted with Apple's CarPlay in 2019
Jul 9, 2014
Earlier this year, several car OEMs announced that they would be releasing new cars installed with CarPlay capabilities, including Ford, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Jaguar/Land Rover, Toyota, Nissan, and Volvo, with many others sure to follow. In fact, quite a storm is brewing in the car industry. With Apple on the scene, ABI ... Continue reading
Feeling the Summer Heat? Your Car's Battery is Too
Jul 9, 2014
- If the heat of summer is wearing you down, it is likely taking its toll on your car's battery too. Contrary to popular belief, summer highs rather than winter lows pose the greater threat to battery life, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. Sooner or later all batteries have to be replaced. Excessive heat a ... Continue reading
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