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First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Racing Gear And Interior Buyer's Guide

Because racing is fun but walking away from a crash is even better. Safety first, kids!Nissan GTR steering wheelMine’s original leather steering wheel for the R35 Nissan GTR is made of the highest-grade leather and Alcantara. It offers excellent grip ... [Published Modified Magazine - May 22 2013]
First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Federal-Mogul Increases Production, Extends Range of Applications For Its CrushShield Systems Protection Material

CrushShield helps protect occupants after a significant crash by preventing the wiring or tubing from critical systems from being cut. CrushShield also can help keep the high-voltage electrical system in EVs and HEVs isolated from the rest of the vehicle, ... [Published Counterman - May 21 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Vega Updates the Altura Helmets [Photo Gallery]

With cafe-racers becoming increasingly popular around the globe and the retro looks being quite favored by riders, here's a nice new helmet from Vega: the Altura Old Skool.The Altura full-face helmets are complying with both DOT FMVSS 218 and ECE 22.05 ... [Published Auto Evolution - May 16 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Volkswagen Group of America, Incorporated, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen), *1 has determined that certain model year (MY) 2011 Volkswagen Jetta passenger cars equipped with a TDI engine and Goodyear Eagle Vector 205/55 R16 94V XL tires, do not fully comply with paragraph ... [Published Zecco - May 14 2013]
First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Optimum brake and friction selection

Heavy-duty brakes are designed to stop heavy loads, which exposes them to heat-extreme heat in some cases-depending on a truckâs application. Since commercial vehicles often travel thousands of miles a year through climate extremes, heavy-duty brakes ... [Published Fleet Equipment - May 13 2013]
First reported May 11 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

RAM 1500 2013 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Chrysler Group LLC "Chrysler" is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured June 25, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant ... [Published RecallWarnings - May 11 2013]
First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Will the POA Board ban street carts?

Modified golf carts are so popular in Canyon Lake there is even a club for them, Street Carts of Canyon Lake.Is Canyon Lake's golf cart culture about to change? Will modified golf carts – those colorfully painted, lifted, stretched and tricked-out rides ... [Published Friday Flyer - May 10 2013]
First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 3 reports

Recall Roundup: FJ Shines Too Brightly, GL Requires More Torque

This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls just two models. Please find them listed below, in alphabetical order.2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-ClassMercedes-Benzis asking owners of 272 units of the 2013 GL-Class--GL 350 BlueTec, ... [Published JDPower.com - May 06 2013]
First reported May 05 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 2 reports

Toyota FJ Cruisers May Cause Temporary Blindness

Another day, another recall- and another Toyota recall at that. The company says more than 11,000 FJ Cruisers have lights that are just too powerful and do not comply with federal safety standards that are supposed to prevent blinding other drivers at ... [Published Jalopnik - May 05 2013]
First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

Honda recalls 46,000 Fit cars. Is yours on the list?

Honda recalls 46,000 Fit Sports, nearly 44,000 in the United States alone. A software problem with the Fit's electronic stability control prompted the Honda recall. By The Car Connection posted April 29, 2013 at 3:46 pm EDT Honda is recalling certain ... [Published Christian Science Monitor - Apr 29 2013]
First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 2 reports

Nissan and Honda Issue Separate Recalls

A pair of Japanese automakers announced separate recalls recently campaigns that cover more than 160,000 units.The larger of the two recalls was issued by Nissan North America, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The OEM is ... [Published Auto Remarketing - Apr 30 2013]
First reported Apr 27 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 2 reports

Honda recalls 44,000 Honda Fit Sport vehicles to upgrade security systems

Honda has issued a recall for 43,782 of its 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles all across the United States. The recalls has been issued so that the company can upgrade the vehicles’ Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) software. The current software on ... [Published SlashGear - Apr 27 2013]

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"After a crash, FMVSS 305 requires the voltage in an EV or hybrid's high-voltage unit to drop to 60V or less within five seconds," said Marks. "Manufacturers need to ensure that all cables remain electrically isolated from the vehicle's structure and are not compromised in the event of an accident. The use of CrushShield protects voltage from leaking out of a wire jacket in the event the wiring harness is damaged. As an additional benefit, it also makes it possible to route wiring in new ways, while improving weight and cost."
"What do you see when you look at the Elio?" Elio inquires on its website. "Fully enclosed, power windows, wiper blades, steering wheel, gas and brake pedals … you be the judge."
...take into account are the load the vehicle carries, the terrain that it covers, and the road conditions, including traffic patterns," he said. "When considering the load, the fleet should not only take into account the axle weight ratings, but whether the vehicle is normally loaded at or below the maximum weight."
...in even a single vehicle is significant, and therefore not inconsequential, if the failure to comply poses a threat to occupant safety" and "NHTSA has pointed out that small numbers or low percentages of noncompliant vehicles do not provide the basis for granting of a petition for inconsequential noncompliance." Though these assertions are correct, the agency has decided to grant Fuji's request for inconsequentiality for reasons other than the low number of vehicle...

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Chicco Cortina Keyfit 30 Travel System Is Safe ... [Published SBWire - May 23 2013]
Racing Gear And Interior Buyer's Guide [Published Modified Magazine - May 22 2013]
Federal-Mogul Increases Production, Extends Ran... [Published Counterman - May 21 2013]
Elio Motors highlights its $7,000, 84-mpg 3-whe... [Published Gizmag - May 16 2013]
Vega Updates the Altura Helmets [Photo Gallery] [Published Auto Evolution - May 16 2013]
Federal-Mogul Boosts CrushShield Production - A... [Published Zacks.com - May 16 2013]
Thune Statement on Advanced Vehicle Technology [Published Equities.com - May 16 2013]
CNG Codes & Standards Training [Published USA Gas Vehicles - May 15 2013]
Federal-Mogul Increases Production, Extends Ran... [Published PR inside - May 14 2013]
Volkswagen Group of America, Incorporated, Gran... [Published Zecco - May 14 2013]
Optimum brake and friction selection [Published Fleet Equipment - May 13 2013]
RAM 1500 2013 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING [Published RecallWarnings - May 11 2013]
GreenTech Week in Review [Published Green Technology - May 11 2013]
Dashboards that Distract, in conclusion: Guidel... [Published Steubenville Herald-Star - May 10 2013]
Fuji Heavy Industries USA, Inc., Grant of Petit... [Published Zecco - May 10 2013]
Police to rev up enforcement of motorcycle safety [Published Thomasville Times North Carolina - May 10 2013]
Commercial Tires ? Snow + LRR = No Problem! [Published Auto Sphere - May 10 2013]
Will the POA Board ban street carts? [Published Friday Flyer - May 10 2013]
NEWMAR CANYON STAR 2013 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING [Published RecallWarnings - May 10 2013]
‘Safety on Two Wheels’ [Published Mountain Times - May 09 2013]
Dr. Frank Pintar Wins SAE International Arnold ... [Published Automotive Engineering Online - May 09 2013]
Noise Requirements Proposed for Hybrid and EVs [Published Puregreencars - May 09 2013]
Three-wheel car planned that will get up to 84 ... [Published Detroit Free Press - May 08 2013]
New Flying Car Truly 'Catches Air' [Published Green Technology - May 08 2013]
NHTSA Update: RV-Related Recall List in April [Published RVBusiness - May 07 2013]
Recall Roundup: FJ Shines Too Brightly, GL Requ... [Published JDPower.com - May 06 2013]
Toyota to Recall 11,489 FJ Cruiser Vehicles Due... [Published Auto World News - May 06 2013]
Toyota recalls certain FJ Cruisers over lamp as... [Published Vehicle Service Pros.com - May 06 2013]
Toyota FJ Cruisers May Cause Temporary Blindness [Published Jalopnik - May 05 2013]
Toyota recalling FJ Cruiser due to excessively ... [Published Autoblog - May 05 2013]
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Toyota recalling FJ Cruiser due to excessively ... [Published Autoblog - May 05 2013]
Filed under: SUV , Recalls , Toyota Now, hold on. This recall isn't quite as serious as it sounds. Yes, Toyota is recalling 11,489 FJ Cruiser models from the 2007 to 2013 model years, and yes, it's because the vehicles, as the National Highway ...
Honda recalls 44,000 Honda Fit Sport vehicles t... [Published SlashGear - Apr 27 2013]
Honda has issued a recall for 43,782 of its 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles all across the United States. The recalls has been issued so that the company can upgrade the vehicles’ Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) software. The current software on ...
Honda recalling 204k CR-V, Odyssey, Acura RDX m... [Published Autoblog - Apr 19 2013]
Filed under: Minivan/Van , Recalls , Crossover , Acura , Honda Honda has announced a recall over a possible rollaway risk that affects 204,169 crossover and minivan models. The specific vehicles in question are the 2012-13 Honda CR-V and ...
EDAG study finds aluminum BIW can deliver mass ... [Published Green Car Congress - Apr 17 2013]
Material selection for the Venza aluminum BIW. Click to enlarge.A new study by EDAG Group, commissioned by the Aluminum in Transportation Group of the US Aluminum Association, finds that an all-aluminum body in white (BIW) can deliver potential mass savings ...
EDAG study finds aluminum BIW can deliver mass ... [Published Green Car Congress - Apr 17 2013]
Material selection for the Venza aluminum BIW. Click to enlarge. A new study by EDAG Group, commissioned by the Aluminum in Transportation Group of the US Aluminum Association, finds that an all-aluminum body in white (BIW) can deliver potential mass ...
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NIRA Dynamics s'associe avec les constructeurs ... [Published PR Newswire - Dec 18 2012]
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