News By Topic: Accessories and Parts

Volkswagen Group Faces ITC Challenge over Hybrid Patents

Apr 19, 2016

BALTIMORE—Paice, a pioneer in the development of hybrid vehicle technology, has filed a complaint against the Volkswagen Group with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The complaint alleges patent infringement by VW, Audi and Porsche and asks the ITC to issue an exclusion order that would prohibit the c ... Continue reading

By the End of 2025, Nearly Half of All Light Duty Vehicle Sales Are Expected to Include Telematics for Over-the-Air Updates

Apr 19, 2016

BOULDER, CO - April 19, 2016: A new report from Navigant Research explores the automotive cyber security landscape, with global market forecasts of light duty vehicles (LDVs), built-in telematics installations, vehicles capable of over-the-air (OTA) updates, and installations of malware prevention, through 2025. With w ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest April 11-17 2016

Apr 17, 2016

* Engineers, safety advocates and even automakers have a safety message for federal regulators eager to get self-driving cars on the road: slow down. There's a host of situations that self-driving cars still can't handle, such as: Poorly marked pavement, including parking lots and driveways, could foil the technology, ... Continue reading

Car Question or Concern - Best of Auto Lab - April 16, 2016

Apr 16, 2016

April 16, 2016, Today's Show Is A Prerecorded "Best Of Auto Lab; Please Listen And Call With Your Question Or Opinion Next Week Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are i ... Continue reading

UN Calls for Stop the Crash Safety Systems to be Fitted as Standard

Apr 15, 2016

UN Calls for Stop the Crash Safety Systems to be Fitted as Standard  Today the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution which represents the strongest ever commitment on road safety made by UN Member States. The resolution supports the ambitious road safety targets now included in the Global Goals for Sus ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Live April 9, 2016: Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234

Apr 9, 2016

Auto Lab April 9, 2016: Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 ... Continue reading

Future Propulsion And Connected Vehicle Systems - FEV Exhibit at 2016 SAE World Congress

Apr 8, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 8, 2016 -- The future of the automobile is changing at cyber speed. Just yesterday, the buzz was the electric vehicle, and now connected and autonomous vehicles have been added to the mix. Automakers are scrambling to keep abreast of the challenges inherent in this changing landscape in order ... Continue reading

Vehicle Sensor Crowdsourcing to Transform the Digital Map Ecosystem in Preparation for the Driverless Era

Apr 8, 2016

LONDON, April 7, 2016 -- ABI Research, the leader in transformative technology innovation market intelligence, finds that highly accurate, real-time maps are an essential next step as the automotive industry steers toward the future of fully driverless cars. All autonomous and driverless vehicle maps will need to combi ... Continue reading

$4.5 million Grant From U.S. Department of Energy To Cummins-led Team to Develop Volt-Like Plug-in Hybrid Truck that Reduces Fuel Use by 50%

Apr 7, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ind.—Cummins Inc. today announced the company was awarded a $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a Class 6 commercial plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that can reduce fuel consumption by at least 50 percent over conventional Class 6 vehicles. When fully loaded, Class 6 vehicles ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS APRIL 4 2016; Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, RAM, Volkswagen, Van Hool, Spartan, Strick

Apr 4, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS APRIL 4 2016; Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, RAM, Volkswagen, Van Hool, Spartan, Strick ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest March 28-April 3, 2016

Apr 3, 2016

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest March 28-April 3, 2016 ... Continue reading

Michelin Advances Teen Road Safety Education at 2016 Lifesavers Conference

Apr 2, 2016

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 2, 2016 -- Michelin North America today launched the new BeyondtheDrivingTest.com ahead of the 2016 Lifesavers conference and FIA Formula E Long Beach ePrix, continuing its ongoing commitment to improving road safety and raising awareness among teens, parents, educators and lawmakers of the im ... Continue reading

Car Question Or Concerns? Get Expert Advice From The Auto Lab -Saturday 8 AM

Apr 2, 2016

April 2, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peopl ... Continue reading

April is National Car Care Month: Time to Make Auto Care a Top Priority

Mar 31, 2016

BETHESDA, Md., March 31, 2016 Analytics are big these days in business, sports and politics. When it comes to auto care, the numbers tell a very revealing story as 80 percent of vehicles need service, a new part and/or repair, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. "With so many vehicles in need of service, Nati ... Continue reading

National Car Care Month

Mar 30, 2016

WAYNE, N.J., March 30, 2016 -- The spring season is synonymous with warmer weather, spring cleaning and…car maintenance. April marks the start of National Car Care Month, and Hankook Tire asked American drivers about their plans and ability to spruce up their vehicles after winter's harsh weather. This includes ge ... Continue reading