Volvo Trucks launches a unique gearbox for heavy vehicles
Jun 18, 2014
Volvo Trucks is now launching I-Shift Dual Clutch, the first transmission on the market with a dual clutch system for heavy vehicles. Thanks to power-shift gear changes without any interruption in power delivery, torque is maintained and the truck does not lose any speed during gear changes. For the driver, the result ... Continue reading
GM Will Rework or Replace Keys on 3.16 Million U.S. Cars
Jun 17, 2014
General Motors will rework or replace the ignition keys on about 3.16 million 2000 to 2014 model year cars in the U.S. because the ignition switch may inadvertently move out of the ârunâ position if the key is carrying extra weight and experiences some jarring event. The use of a key with a hole, rather than ... Continue reading
Eaton launches a new line of special tools for repairing transmissions
Jun 16, 2014
Eaton, the global power management company, has expanded its portfolio for the automotive market again. Focusing on Aftermarket, the company launched a complete line of special tools for repairing all models of its transmissions available in Brazil. A total of 180 items comprise the portfolio presented in a 60-page cat ... Continue reading
Car To Home Appliances Link Developed By Toyota and Panasonic
Jun 14, 2014
Toyota and Panasonic Co-developing Cloud Service that Links Cars to Home Appliances Osaka, June 9, 2014 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation and Panasonic Corporation are jointly developing a service that links cars with home appliances. A new service will be launched as soon as the second half of this year. As ... Continue reading
SKODA Octavia wins in the Tow Car Awards 2014
Jun 14, 2014
Milton Keynes, 13 June 2014 â The holiday season is almost here and the Å KODA Octavia has again proved itâs the perfect partner for summer trips away with a caravan â by winning its class in the annual Tow Car Awards. The expert judges rated the Å KODA Octavia 2.0-litre TDI CR 150PS Elegance as number ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2014
Honda has honored 25 suppliers that provide indirect products and services to five Honda automotive plants in Ohio and Indiana. Driven by record auto production in North America in 2013, Honda also announced that its purchasing for Maintenance, Repair and Operational (MRO) services in this region set a record of more t ... Continue reading
RECALL :Vail Sport Trailer Tires
Jun 13, 2014
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14T003 Synopsis : Double Camel, in cooperation with Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel LLC (Lionshead), is recalling certain Vail Sport ST LH 99 tubeless trailer tires, size 225/75D15, manufactured from April 2012 through February 2013. The affected tires may not be marked with the load range l ... Continue reading
Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant Opening Celebration Set for June 26th
Jun 12, 2014
New Tennessee-based facility set to begin production of 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engines for the Infiniti Q50 sports sedan and Mercedes-Benz C-Class and their derivatives $319 million investment and an estimated 400 new jobs once full capacity of 250,000 annual engine production is achieved Tennessee Governor Bill ... Continue reading
Chrysler Cruise-Control Software Update
Jun 11, 2014
Chrysler Group is recalling an estimated 10,700 SUVs â most of which were in dealer hands or in transit to dealers â to upgrade software that governs their cruise-control systems. A routine internal quality audit discovered that, when cruise-control is engaged, an acceleration initiated by the driver may be e ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's New Low-Friction HY-VO Chain Drives Transfer Cases For Toyota And Lexus
Jun 11, 2014
BorgWarner's next-generation HY-VO® chain drives transfer cases for the Lexus® GX and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, 4Runner, Tacoma and FJ Cruiser. Specifically engineered to reduce friction, the chain improves efficiency and helps increase fuel economy. BorgWarner produces HY-VO chain for these applications at its ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2014
The innovative Crosswind Assist in the Sprinter is now also available as standard for "open model variants" such as pickups and dump trucks From June 2014, the system is also part of the standard specification for the Sprinter panel van and crewbus with a perm. GVW of 3.0 t, short wheelbase and super-high roof Stuttgar ... Continue reading
2015 Corvette Z06 Rated at 650 Horsepower
Jun 6, 2014
The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most powerful production car ever from General Motors and one of a few production cars available in the United States that delivers more than 600 horsepower. The Z06âs LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower (485 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of tor ... Continue reading
GM to Implement Compensation Program for Ignition Switch Recall
Jun 5, 2014
General Motors today announced it will implement a compensation program for those who have lost loved ones or who have suffered serious physical injuries as the result of an ignition switch failure in recently recalled vehicles. âWe are taking responsibility for what has happened by taking steps to treat these vic ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2014
Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: HOW WE ROLL Profile America â Thursday, June 5th. In 1940, a major problem facing the nation was finding a replacement for rubber. War clouds were gathering, and the supply of natural rubber from Asia was threatened. On this date 74 year ... Continue reading
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