NHTSA Looking to Mandate Amber-colored rear turn signals

NHTSA Looking to Mandate Amber-colored rear turn signals

To meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 108, a vehicle’s rear turn signal at present can be either amber or red. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is asking for the public’s opinion on a proposed regulation that would mandate vehicle rear turn signal to be amber-colored only.

BMW X1 to debut in the US in 2011

BMW X1 to debut in the US in 2011

BMW has released images of the 2011 BMW X1, displaying this new soft-roader in every possible environment. This BMW model will be unveiled this year at Frankfurt Motor Show.

GM to Stop Medium-Duty Truck Production

GM to Stop Medium-Duty Truck Production

DETROIT -- General Motors announced yesterday it will stop making medium-duty Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick trucks by July 31 because it has found no buyer for the operations.

Mercedes Benz Rolls Out New Collection of Bikes

Mercedes Benz Rolls Out New Collection of Bikes

Mercedes Benz unveils its collection of new, exclusive bicycles for 2009/2010. Included in the new lineup are a pair of kid’s bikes and choices of mountain bikes and racing bikes. Also offered is a new and impressive folding bike featuring a patented folding mechanism, which allows it to easily fold and unfold without the use of tools. Trekking and fitness bikes are also included in this new range of MB bikes.

2009 Mazda 3 Recalled Over Electronic Stability Control problem

2009 Mazda 3 Recalled Over Electronic Stability Control problem

Mazda is recalling 7,100 Mazda3 2009 models for stability software concern. According to NHTSA, Mazda 3 models equipped with Dynamic Stability Control is not in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. NHTSA added that the problem is that “the yaw rate measured after completion of the sine with dwell steering input exceeded the test standards.”

Toyota to Increase production of Prius

Toyota to Increase production of Prius

To meet public demand, Toyota announced revving up production of the latest version of Prius, the world’s top-selling hybrid.

Ford’s 100,000th Hybrid SUV Rolls off Kansas Assembly plant

Ford’s 100,000th Hybrid SUV Rolls off Kansas Assembly plant

Ford doesn’t want to go unnoticed this time. Yes, this automaker wants to tell the world that it has produced its 100,000th hybrid SUV. It was a silver 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, which rolled down the assembly line at the Blue Oval’s Assembly Plant in Kansas City.

Infiniti Essence Concept Unveiled at Geneva Auto Show

Infiniti Essence Concept Unveiled at Geneva Auto Show

Who would not love this awesome, sexy vehicle with a green soul? I’m talking about the new Infiniti Essence Concept, which stopped the show as it rolls out today at the Geneva Auto Show. According to The Motor Report, the Essence Concept measures 4.7 meters long and uses Nissan’s direct injection 3.7 liter V6 equipped with a pair of turbochargers. The said concept also features a new electric drive design called “3D Motor.”

It’s Official:Rolls-Royce has a New Baby

It’s Official:Rolls-Royce has a New Baby

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its latest experimental car, called 200EX, at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009.

Saturn Informs Customers of Possible GM Spinoff

Saturn Informs Customers of Possible GM Spinoff

From our very beginning, Saturn has always sought a better way. We pioneered no-hassle, no-haggle shopping, built dent-resistant cars, set a new benchmark for customer service and forged a unique relationship with our retailers, workers and customers. From the beginning, Saturn was launched as a "Different Kind of Car Company."

NHTSA Looking to Mandate Amber-colored rear turn signals

NHTSA Looking to Mandate Amber-colored rear turn signals

02 July 2009

To meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 108, a vehicle’s rear turn signal at present can be either amber or red. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is asking for the public’s opinion on a proposed regulation that would mandate vehicle rear turn signal to be amber-colored only.

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BMW X1 to debut in the US in 2011

BMW X1 to debut in the US in 2011

02 July 2009

BMW has released images of the 2011 BMW X1, displaying this new soft-roader in every possible environment. This BMW model will be unveiled this year at Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Posted in Auto News, BMW, FeaturedComments (0)

GM to Stop Medium-Duty Truck Production

GM to Stop Medium-Duty Truck Production

09 June 2009

DETROIT -- General Motors announced yesterday it will stop making medium-duty Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick trucks by July 31 because it has found no buyer for the operations.

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Mercedes Benz Rolls Out New Collection of Bikes

Mercedes Benz Rolls Out New Collection of Bikes

05 June 2009

Mercedes Benz unveils its collection of new, exclusive bicycles for 2009/2010. Included in the new lineup are a pair of kid’s bikes and choices of mountain bikes and racing bikes. Also offered is a new and impressive folding bike featuring a patented folding mechanism, which allows it to easily fold and unfold without the use of tools. Trekking and fitness bikes are also included in this new range of MB bikes.

Read the full story

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2009 Mazda 3 Recalled Over Electronic Stability Control problem

2009 Mazda 3 Recalled Over Electronic Stability Control problem

02 June 2009

Mazda is recalling 7,100 Mazda3 2009 models for stability software concern. According to NHTSA, Mazda 3 models equipped with Dynamic Stability Control is not in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. NHTSA added that the problem is that “the yaw rate measured after completion of the sine with dwell steering input exceeded the test standards.”

Read the full story

Posted in Auto News, Auto Safety, Mazda, RecallComments (0)

Toyota to Increase production of Prius

Toyota to Increase production of Prius

27 May 2009

To meet public demand, Toyota announced revving up production of the latest version of Prius, the world’s top-selling hybrid.

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