Cadillac Unveils The XTS Platinum Concept at Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- -- A new study re-imagining the luxury sedan, showcasing the progression of the Cadillac Art and Science philosophy -- Designed from the inside out, featuring a new concept for the interface between the driver and the auto electronics -- Plug-in hybrid system is matched with a 3.6L V-6 and all-wheel ... Continue reading
ABS: Mercedes-Benz and the Invention of the Anti-Lock Braking System
Aug 3, 2009
It was 31 years ago in August 1978 that Mercedes-Benz presented the second-generation anti-lock braking system (ABS), developed together with Bosch, to the press in Untertürkheim, Germany ... Continue reading
Safety First - Citroën Receives Top Accolade At Brake Awards
Jul 1, 2009
Citroën's continuing drive to raise vehicle safety standards has been officially recognised, with the Company being awarded the Best Vehicle Manufacturer honour at the 2009 Brake Fleet Safety Forum Awards. Brake, a leading road safety charity, holds the awards to recognise companies that show excellence in working to ... Continue reading
Nov 24, 2008
That driving pleasure and environment-friendly driving can be harmonized, how coach travel can be made even safer in future with an emergency braking system, and how an interdisciplinary team of engineers keeps a sharp eye on the quality and reliability of hardware components starting tomorrow you can read about these ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2008
By introducing around a dozen new or modified systems, Mercedes-Benz is adding a new chapter to its long history of passenger- car safety. Following on from their successes achieved in the domain of occupant protection, the Mercedes experts will be focussing more than ever on avoiding traffic accidents and reducing acc ... Continue reading
Fall Car Care Month: Meineke Offers Advice, Tips
Sep 26, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(Grassroots Newswire)--With a new season comes a rejuvenated spirit, fall cleaning â and vehicle maintenance. Therefore, with the road trips that many people took over the summer and in recognition of Fall Car Care Month this October, Meineke Car Care Centers are encouraging drivers to make sure t ... Continue reading
Automotive Engineers Help Save Lives And Cash
Sep 26, 2008
Automotive Engineers Help Save Lives And Cash It turns out all those fancy automotive safety devices cannot only help save lives, they can also save cash. According to The Economic Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, roughly $230.6 billion was exhausted on motor vehicle crashes in 2000 in the U.S. Nearly 42 thousand peopl ... Continue reading
Delco Remy's New 36SI Alternator Provides Improved Fuel Efficiency for Fleets
Sep 25, 2008
Wal-Mart Purchases 36SI Alternator to Further Fleet's Efficiency PENDLETON, Ind., Sept. 24 -- Delco Remy's new 36SI(TM) heavy-duty alternator is helping fleets meet fuel efficiency improvement goals. Design enhancements to the 36SI alternator include improved cooling, durability and overall efficiency. Ultimately, alte ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2008
BRUSSELS, Belgium and HANOVER, Germany, September 23 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. ( http://www.wabco-auto.com/), a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today will introduce OnGuardMax(TM) at the IAA 2008 trade show, as the company spotlights its breakthrough technology to assist ... Continue reading
Quantum Performance and Team Shelby to Honor Carroll Shelby With 1st Annual 'Texas Roundup'
Sep 23, 2008
Rally to Shelby's Tech School, Dedication & Car Show to Mark Day DALLAS, Sept. 22 -- Quantum Performance, an Authorized Shelby Mod Shop will honor the legendary Carroll Shelby with its first annual Team Shelby Texas Roundup Drive on October 25, 2008. The event, which will begin at Quantum Performance's state-of-the-art ... Continue reading
Visteon to Present at Deutsche Bank 2008 Leveraged Finance Conference on Sept. 24
Sep 23, 2008
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 22, 2008 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading supplier of automotive systems and technology, will participate in the Deutsche Bank 2008 Leveraged Finance Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. Visteon's presentation is scheduled for 9:55 a.m. Mountain St ... Continue reading
May 15, 2008
Big car companies still locking independent shops out of some repair information BOSTON, May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 100 men and women who work in the automotive aftermarket industry, including professional technicians from repair shops from around Massachusetts, converged on the Statehouse Tuesday, May 13 ... Continue reading
Future Auto Technology - 2008 SAE Wrap-Up
Apr 21, 2008
SAE IN DETROIT Bits and Pieces of the Auto Industry By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We know itâs spring here in Southeast Michigan when the SAE (formerly known as the Society of Automotive Engineers â now SAE International to reflect interests broader than just automotive) comes to town for t ... Continue reading
Toyota Establishes Research Institute in North America
Apr 1, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 1, 2008 -- Toyota Technical Center (TTC) a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, today announced the establishment of the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRI-NA). Toyota plans to spend $100 million during the next four years on advanced research activity ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM Recalls 7000 Buicks
Dec 31, 2007
BEIJING, Dec 31, 2007; Ken Wills writing for Reuters reported that - General Motors Corp's joint venture in China is recalling 7,056 Buick cars in the country due to front brake problems, Xinhua news agency reported, citing China's top quality watchdog. Shanghai GM, a joint venture with top Chinese car maker Shanghai A ... Continue reading
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