Inductive Charging for Electric Vehicles to Gain Traction Transforming Infrastructure Landscape
Jun 5, 2014
Intensive research has boosted the profile of the nascent electric vehicles (EVs) inductive charging market globally. As various verticals such as telecom, industrial automation, and utilities establish their presence in this domain, market participants will increasingly partner with original equipment manufacturers (O ... Continue reading
National Tire Safety Week (June 1-7) Focuses Attention On Tire Care
Jun 2, 2014
A tire industry survey reveals that nearly 7 out of 10 vehicles are riding on under inflated tires. Nearly one in five vehicles has at least one significantly under inflated tire. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), the national trade association for tire manufacturers, sponsors National Tire Safety Week (June ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Plan to Build New Consumer Tire Plant in the Americas
Jun 2, 2014
Plan focused on capturing growth opportunities, increasing shareholder returns - New plant addresses growing market demand for high-value-added tires in Americas - Shareholder return program more than doubles to approximately $650 million - 20% increase in quarterly common stock dividend - Share repurchase program incr ... Continue reading
May 30, 2014
Fordâs Adaptive Steering â a new generation of steering technology â will be available within 12 months New technology improves steering feel at all speeds, making any vehicle easier to maneuver and more enjoyable to drive Housed entirely within the steering wheel, Fordâs newest steering technology ... Continue reading
TIRE RECALL: Couragia A/T LT245/75R16 120/116Q 10PR
May 29, 2014
Report Receipt Date: APR 18, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14T004000 Component(s): Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,209 FEDERALCOURAGIA A/T / LT245/75R16 120/116Q 10PR 05/11/2013 - 04/12/2014 Manufacturer: Federal Corporation Federal Corporation (Federal) is recalling certain model Couragia A/T LT245/75R16 120/116Q ... Continue reading
IIHS Status Report: Automatic Braking Helps More Models Prevent Frontend Crashes
May 29, 2014
Less than a year into a new IIHS ratings program for front crash prevention, auto manufacturers are making strides in adopting the most beneficial systems with automatic braking capabilities and are offering the features on a wider variety of models. Twenty-one of 24 cars and SUVs, all 2014 models unless noted, earn an ... Continue reading
DENSO Expands Presence in Silicon Valley
May 28, 2014
Global automotive supplier DENSO is expanding its Silicon Valley, California office to further support and promote startup companies and advanced research and development activities in multiple areas of technological innovation. DENSO plans to grow its "think tank" steadily over the next three years. Key focus areas wi ... Continue reading
Ford to License Patented Inflatable Safety Belt Technology to Encourage Expanded Adoption
May 28, 2014
Ford to offer intellectual property for inflatable safety belt system that enhances protection for seated passengers â especially children and the elderly Wider adoption of inflatable safety belts has the potential to make travel safer and mitigate injuries in other forms of seated-passenger transportation, includ ... Continue reading
Ford Recognizes Its Top Global Suppliers for Outstanding Performance in 2013
May 27, 2014
Fifty-one global supplier partners were honored at a special ceremony for their exceptional contributions to Ford Motor Company in 2013 Top-performing suppliers were recognized for achieving excellence in key areas including quality, cost performance and delivery Eighteen countries were represented at the 16th annual W ... Continue reading
Americans Urged To Take Five Minutes To Check Tires
May 26, 2014
Discount Tire, the world's largest tire and wheel retailer, and the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), continue their relationship for National Tire Safety Week June 1-7. With summer travel upon American motorists, the nationwide effort is designed to educate drivers about four essential areas of tire maintenance ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Get Boost From Toyota
May 25, 2014
<p>From Mac Gordon 05-24-2014 </p><p>WOODLAND HILLS - The worldâs auto industry set off on four new directions in June, each of which will change driver habits, and reduce costs of fuel, up mileage per gallon averages, and permit dealer-installed accessories. </p><p>First off and the most impressive change came fr ... Continue reading
GM Earns Spot as Top Innovator
May 23, 2014
Dreaming up ideas that benefit drivers is interesting; commercializing those ideas into real product features is when customers take notice. An indicator of General Motorsâ commitment to creating customer-driven innovation can be found in the results of two leading studies - the Patent Board and Clean Energy Paten ... Continue reading
May 23, 2014
Continuing its long history of supporting the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, exclusive tire supplier of NASCARâs three major national series, has launched its fifth annual âGoodyear Gives Backâ charitable program benefitting the Support Our Troops® organiza ... Continue reading
FEV North America Announces Winners of 2014 FEV Powertrain Development Award
May 21, 2014
Today, FEV North America, Inc. (FEV) announced the recipients of the FEV Powertrain Development Award, presented to three collegiate teams that designed, developed and demonstrated exemplary powertrain solutions in the 2014 Formula SAE competition held May 14 â 17 at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) near Broo ... Continue reading
Hyundai's First Mass-Produced Tucson Fuel Cell CUVs Arrive In Southern California
May 21, 2014
Today, at a port near Los Angeles, Hyundai's Tucson Fuel Cell CUVs began rolling onto U.S. soil, marking the first delivery of a mass-produced fuel cell vehicle for the U.S. market. The first retail sale of the Tucson Fuel Cell is expected within the next several weeks in Southern California. Under the Hyundai leasing ... Continue reading
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