Aug 9, 2018
BMW AG investigations have revealed that - similar to the current Korean situation - an Exhaust-Gas-Recirculation (EGR) module malfunction may, in rare cases, cause fires in some BMW diesel vehicles in the European market. The BMW Group has decided to carry out a technical campaign to check the EGR module and replace a ... Continue reading
Ford's Mustang - 10 Million Cars and Counting Plus Lot's Of Memories
Aug 8, 2018
By Martha Hindes Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel If you wanted to prove you’re on top of the world, there are some prime ways to prove that. Among them go sky high, in numbers and in altitude. ... Continue reading
Autobrain Announces Connected Car Device on the AT&T Network
Aug 8, 2018
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 8, 2018 -- AT&T , a global pioneer of IoT connectivity solutions, and Autobrain, a leading connected car device company, today announce an agreement to launch Autobrain's 4G LTE connected car device exclusively on the AT&T network. ... Continue reading
Forbes Says There Is A "Pickup Problem" - TACH Asks What Problem? (originally Published 6/9/2010)
Aug 7, 2018
Washington DC June 9, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Jerry Flint at Forbes writes that the trouble with all the plans to improve fuel economy is that Americans still like pickups. Not small pickups, but big full-size pickups with four doors and fancy interiors. A standard V-8 pickup will get 16, maybe 18, mil ... Continue reading
Reality Check: IIHS Reports Problems With Driver Assistance Technology
Aug 7, 2018
Evaluating autonomy IIHS examines driver assistance features in road, track tests On-road and track tests are helping IIHS craft a consumer ratings program for advanced driver assistance systems. Evaluations of adaptive cruise control and active lane-keeping show variable performance in typical driving situations, such ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALLS WRAP-UP - Week Ending August 5, 2018
Aug 6, 2018
RECALLS: RAM; Nissan; Keystone; KME; ALTEC; Forest River; Newmar; Spartan; FCCC; Coachmen; Jayco; Entegra; NV Augsta - Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. ... Continue reading
Einstein Bros.® Bagels Extends Free Bagel and Shmear to All Restaurant Mobile App Users
Aug 6, 2018
Einstein Bros.® Bagels recognizes that being the first doesn't always mean you're the best! Consumers have been busy redeeming offers through other restaurant brand's mobile apps and reward programs, while the nation's leading bagel brand worked to perfect a program that empowers guests to choose the rewards they want ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 6, 2018
Volkswagen’s SUV line-up is now focused on three core models. This all-new, second-generation 2018 Tiguan compact SUV that’s longer, has more cargo space and has three-row seating to carry up to seven passengers; the new Atlas mid-size seven-passenger SUV; and the previous generation 5-passenger Tiguan, rebadged as ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB Call-In Radio LIVE from New York Saturday August 4, 2018 7-9 AM
Aug 4, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts with accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair and buying advice. ... Continue reading
New 2019 ROUSH Stage 1 & Stage 2 Mustangs Deliver Power and Performance
Aug 3, 2018
New model year Mustangs now available PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, MICH. (August 2, 2018) — New 2019 model year ROUSH Stage 1 and Stage 2 Mustangs are available beginning today from ROUSH Performance. ... Continue reading
There Are Life Or Death Decisions To Make When Considering Which Car or Truck To Buy +VIDEO
Aug 3, 2018
Its fun to worry about a new sound system or spiffy interior color...but spend some time researching which cars are more likely to keep you alive in a crash... ... Continue reading
Aug 2, 2018
WASHINGTON - August 2, 2018; Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking, the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger C ... Continue reading
Day Two Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar 2018
Aug 2, 2018
Center for Automotive Research offers several options at the annual Management Briefing Seminar. I chose to pursue news on the latest in powertrains, expecting news on a variety of gasoline, hydrogen, diesel and electrified options. ... Continue reading
Day Three Management Briefing Seminar by Center for Automotive Research 2018
Aug 2, 2018
Listening to experts from Nissan, Zipcar, May Mobility, Via, and Ridecell spoke about everything from managing the safety of autonomous vehicles, to who will pick up the trash in a shared vehicle. ... Continue reading
Humanizing Automated Vehicles – Allowing for the “Jerk” Response
Aug 2, 2018
Reflections on a main theme, Humanization Of Robot Drivers, among potential things to ask is a favorite of mine I haven’t heard anyone address yet: Who gets the ticket if an AV in true human fashion runs a red light? ... Continue reading
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