RECALL: Graco Children's Products (Graco) Rear-facing Child Restraints
Jul 2, 2014
Report Receipt Date: JUN 30, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14C004000 Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,910,102 GRACOAPRICA A30 - GRACOSNUGRIDE - GRACOSNUGRIDE 30 - GRACOSNUGRIDE 35 - GRACOSNUGRIDE CLASSIC CONNECT - GRACOSNUGRIDE CLICK CONNECT 40 - Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen is Taking Over BlackBerry's European R&D Centre in Germany
Jul 2, 2014
The Volkswagen Group is taking over BlackBerry's European research and development centre in Bochum (Germany). With the newly founded Volkswagen Infotainment GmbH, the Wolfsburg-based automotive group is further expanding its expertise and capabilities in the field of vehicle connectivity. With its objective of interli ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group is Expanding a Previous Safety Recall
Jul 1, 2014
Out of an abundance of caution, Chrysler Group is expanding a previous safety recall to install a more robust WIN module detent ring. A previous recall in 2010 included 196,000 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan and Dodge Journey vehicles built August 2, 2009 through June 17, 2010. The expansion includes an a ... Continue reading
Jeep Marks the Spot with New Custom Hood Decals
Jun 29, 2014
Mopar and Jeep reach a new level in customization with Custom Hood Decals Owners can choose from pre-configured Jeep® Custom Hood Decals of popular trails, or create their own topographical and street map graphics for the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee Map border colors and points of interest als ... Continue reading
Chargemaster Installs 10,000th Public and Commercial EV Charging Point
Jun 29, 2014
Chargemaster, the UK's largest provider of electric vehicle charging points, has installed its 10,000th public and commercial unit, marking a significant milestone in the companyâs five year history. The charging point has been installed on behalf of Leicester City Council as part of a group of new units at the En ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2014
Ford's fourth annual âGo Further with Fordâ trend conference takes a deeper look at key global trends and issues influencing consumers today and well into the future. Ford has brought together a collection of thought leaders and trend-spotters, as well as Ford designers and scientists to explore key trends in ... Continue reading
Dream Vacation or Nightmare Road Trip?
Jun 25, 2014
Road trip car trouble can be a real nightmare, but performing a pre-trip vehicle check helps drivers avoid a vacation breakdown disaster, says the Car Care Council. "When dreaming about summer vacation, the thought of a roadside breakdown can be terrifying," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "Perfo ... Continue reading
Car Shoppers Rate Safety Features High Among "Must Have" Technologies For Next Purchase
Jun 24, 2014
New-vehicle shoppers rank safety and information features like back-up/blind spot cameras, recall advisor, stolen vehicle recovery and collision sensors high among "must have" technologies for their next purchase, reports Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied ... Continue reading
At the BMW Group, the fourth Industrial Revolution has already begun
Jun 24, 2014
At the BMW Group, the fourth Industrial Revolution has already begun: A project in the bumper production of the Landshut plant shows how the virtual and the real worlds can merge in everyday production procedures even today. Thanks to a non-contact gesture detection system, after bumpers have passed through the paint s ... Continue reading
Toyota Continues to Be a Leader in Automotive R&D Patents
Jun 23, 2014
The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued 1,355 patents to Toyotaâs innovative engineers and scientists in 2013. The patents issued to Toyota companies further demonstrate Toyotaâs commitment to ever better vehicles that achieve new environmental, innovation and safety technological advancements. T ... Continue reading
Ford Introduces Innovative Airbag Design on New 2015 Mustang
Jun 20, 2014
Ford is introducing an all-new inflatable airbag restraint design that provides the front seat passenger in a Ford Mustang with knee airbag protection while significantly reducing system size and weight, enabling a roomier interior for more comfort Ford introduces the first passenger knee airbag system packaged inside ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2014
Ford customers to get a five-year subscription to advanced information and entertainment services delivered via satellite from SiriusXM, including traffic conditions, weather, fuel prices, sports scores and movie listings NEW YORK, June 19, 2014 -- SiriusXM and Ford Motor Company today announced customers purchasing an ... Continue reading
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