Goodyear Tires Will Be Standard Fitment on 2011 Ford Explorer
Oct 15, 2010
PR Newswire AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 15 AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- Ford Motor Company is turning to Goodyear's popular Fortera HL tire as a key original equipment fitment for the 2011 Ford Explorer. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The standar ... Continue reading
RECALL: EVENFLO MAESTRO CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT
Oct 15, 2010
Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: EVENFLO / 310 (MAESTRO) Production Dates:Information not Available Manufacturer: EVENFLO COMPANY, INC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 12, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10C005000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 13792 Summary: EV ... Continue reading
Nissan North America, Inc. Selects Guidepoint to Supply Vehicle Tracking and Recovery System
Oct 14, 2010
PR Newswire MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Oct. 13 MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Oct. 13 -- GuidePoint Systems today announced it has been selected to supply its GPS-based vehicle tracking and recovery solution to Nissan® dealerships nationwide. The Madison Heights, Mich.-based telematics supplier said it will supply the all-new ... Continue reading
OnStar Extends Chevy Volt Owners Connected Customer Experience
Oct 14, 2010
PR Newswire DETROIT, Oct. 13 DETROIT, Oct. 13 -- MyVolt.com Allows Owners to Take Charge with 24/7 Access to their Vehicle OnStar Technology Readies Chevrolet Volt for Smart Grid Connectivity MyVolt.com, a new website that will give Chevrolet Volt owners the ability to remotely access operational information specific t ... Continue reading
ECOtality Introduces Blink DC Fast Charger, The Fastest, Intuitive EV Charging Station Available
Oct 14, 2010
DETROIT--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today unveiled the newest addition to the Blink Network product line of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, the Blink DC Fast Charger. The DC Fast Charger delivers the fastest EV charging rate currently available and is ... Continue reading
ECOtality to Create a Pilot Network of Blink DC Fast Charging Stations
Oct 14, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced that BP Products North America Inc., a partner in The EV Project, will install ECOtalityââ¬â¢s Blink electric vehicle (EV) DC Fast Chargers at 45 BP and ARCO locations. Blink DC Fast Chargers ... Continue reading
WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang to Debut at SEMA Show
Oct 11, 2010
LAS VEGAS--SEMA Show, Booth #12539 - The WD-40î/SEMA Cares Mustang is making its debut inside the SEMA Show Grand Lobby Nov. 2-5, two months before it gets auctioned to help childrenââ¬â¢s charities. The vehicle started as a 2011 Ford Mustang GT with a 5.0-liter V8 engine. When completed, it will prod ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania State Police: Three in Four Child Safety Seats Incorrectly Installed
Oct 8, 2010
PR Newswire HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 7 Parents Urged to Have Troopers Inspect Seats HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- About 75 percent of child passenger safety seats inspected last month by the Pennsylvania State Police were improperly installed, Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski announced today. "I urge a ... Continue reading
'Green' Automotive Paint Chip and Scratch Repair Technology
Oct 7, 2010
PR Newswire LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 7 LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 7 -- Premier Paint 2000®, Inc. is proud to introduce the first water-borne Paint Chip and Scratch Repair System on the automotive paint market. This technology breakthrough is years ahead of the competition and exceeds EPA standards. California and Canada, as well as ... Continue reading
Ford's Hot-Selling Fiesta to Make 2010 SEMA Debut, Put Small Car Style, Performance on the Map
Oct 7, 2010
Ford Fiestas will take center stage on the Ford stand at this year's SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show, to be held Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center Ford Fiesta provides the perfect platform for customers and aftermarket companies looking to express themselves in a fun, unique way. Owners hav ... Continue reading
Autoliv Expands in India Starts Weaving of Seatbelt Webbing
Oct 7, 2010
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: In response to the rapid growth in Asian vehicle production, Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) ââ¬â the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems ââ¬â has begun the construction of a seatbelt weaving plant in Mysore near Bangalore, which will be Indiaââ¬â¢s fi ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Reveals What Happens If You Use the Wrong Fluids in Your Car
Oct 5, 2010
YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 It's not uncommon for people to mix up or use the wrong fluids in their cars, and if they do, the results can vary from irritating to deadly. Consumer Reports outlines the potential damage you can do to your car, or to yourself, in a story that appears in the November issue. ... Continue reading
The Road is Full of Reasons to Restore Your Headlights this Season
Oct 4, 2010
ST. PAUL, Minn.--There is a safety issue on America's roads that rarely comes to light: dim headlight bulbs and hazy headlight lenses, which may lead to reduced visibility. As Daylight Savings Time nears, and kids hit the streets for trick-or-treating, the importance of clear nighttime visibility increases. Continuousl ... Continue reading
Auto Safety Advanced Technologies From NCAP
Oct 1, 2010
New and advanced safety technologies are considerably broadening the automotive safety landscape. Euro NCAP Advanced aims to provide car buyers with clear guidance about the safety benefits offered by these new technologies. Here is a list of some advanced safety systems recently developed by car manufacturers. Blind S ... Continue reading
Auto Safety - First Euro NCAP Advanced Safety Rewards
Oct 1, 2010
Paris - Euro NCAP presented the first Euro NCAP Advanced rewards at a press conference held on October 1st 2010 at the Paris Motor Show. Ten technologies developed by car manufacturers were rewarded for offering scientifically proven safety benefits. Euro NCAP Advanced is a Euro NCAP initiative in response to the rapid ... Continue reading
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