FCA Selects RIDGID® Technology for Chrysler Pacifica Built-in Vacuum System
Feb 15, 2016
2017 Chrysler Pacifica. ââ¬ÅOne of the most frequent uses of our vacuums is cleaning out vehicle interiors, which at times can be inconvenient and cumbersome,ââ¬??? said Chad Severson, president of Emerson Tool Company, a business of Emerson. ââ¬ÅWith the new Stow ââ¬Ën Vac, powered ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2016
"The application of hydrophobic treatment to the windshield of an automobile, under simulated rainy-driving conditions, resulted in significantly improved visual acuity and decreased response time to recognize a simple target. The improvement in response time was, on average, greater than one second: equivalent to more ... Continue reading
Nutson's Mega-Tweet Sized Auto News Factoids W/O February 8-14, 2016
Feb 14, 2016
* The Chicago Auto Show opened this week led by media previews. At the opening press breakfast, the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) announced that the 2016 Volvo XC90 has been named the winner of its sixth annual Family Vehicle of the Year award. During the keynote address from Mark LaNeve, vice president, ... Continue reading
Rand McNally Introduces "OverDryve" Revolutionary Connected Car Device For Any Vehicle
Feb 11, 2016
CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Today at the Chicago Auto Show, Rand McNally â the country's most trusted source for maps, navigation and travel content â reveals OverDryveâ¢, a revolutionary connected-car device that brings advanced luxury-car features to mainstream automobiles. OverDryve⢠is an elegant d ... Continue reading
12 Million OEM Auto Parts For DIY'ers
Feb 9, 2016
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 9, 2016 -- ExpertAutoParts.com, the consumer-friendly destination for DIY customers to find genuine OEM auto parts, has announced the addition of more than 7 million interior, body, and collision parts to its offering, bringing the total number of available OEM parts to 12 million. "Interior auto ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL Graco Child Seats
Feb 7, 2016
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15C001 Synopsis : Graco Children's Products Inc. (Graco) is recalling certain ComfortSport child restraints, model numbers 1813040 and 1794333; Ready Ride child restraints, model numbers 1924520 and 1924519; and Classic Ride child restraints, model number 1812930. These seats were manufacture ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - February 1-7, 2016
Feb 7, 2016
*January auto sales beat the expectations of many but were still down from a year ago by 0.4%, taking a big hit from the heavy snows around he country. FCA, Nissan, Hyundai and Subaru were up. GM was flat. Ford, VW, Toyota and Honda were down. Sales were 1.148 million. ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2016
Car Question? 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 people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading
Dangerous Air Bags Made By Continental Being Recalled
Feb 4, 2016
Continental Automotive Systems said Thursday it supplied potentially defective air bag control units to 5 million vehicles used by Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and three other manufacturers built over a five-year period worldwide, widening an air bag safety crisis.Continental Automotive, a unit of Germany-based ... Continue reading
Goodyear Brings Iconic Tyre Technologies to Auto Expo 2016
Feb 4, 2016
NEW DELHI, February 3, 2016 -- In line with its culture of innovation, Goodyear showcased at the 13th Auto Expo some of its most iconic products that have shaped the history of tyre technology, defined its present range and offered a glimpse into the technologies of the future. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/ ... Continue reading
APA Cyber Security Briefing at the DAC, Detroit, MI Reported By Martha Hindes
Feb 3, 2016
Marth Hindes Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Detroit MI February 3, 2016; Expect to buy a new car in the near future ? Be prepared to enter the "wild, wild west." That's the assessment of a Detroit FBI agent who specializes in cyber security and the impact of hacking and other electronic threats on the f ... Continue reading
Chinese Consumers More Positive on Car Buying Environment
Feb 3, 2016
BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2016 -- Consumer confidence towards the car market inched upward again in January. Between December and January, Chinese consumers were more enthusiastic about the car purchasing environment and were more likely to act on this assessment, according to the latest MNI China Auto Purchase Sentiment Report ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS FEBRUARY 1, 2016: Nissan, Ford, Suzuki, RV's
Feb 1, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading
Steve Strope-Built '55 Wagon Debuts at Grand National Roadster Show
Feb 1, 2016
Steve Strope-Built '55 Wagon Debuts at Grand National Roadster Show ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Announces Voluntary Safety Recall for Certain Firestone FS561 Commercial Truck Tires
Jan 31, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 29, 2016 -- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is recalling one size of its Firestone FS561 tire sold in the United States and Canada between April 2015 and January 2016. The voluntary safety recall is limited to FS561 tires in size 255/70R22.5 and only those tires that are installed in ... Continue reading
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