Safelite Group, the nation’s leading vehicle glass company, has reached an agreement to acquire substantially all of the vehicle glass related assets of Barre, Vermont-based Windshield World. The deal was finalized December 31, 2012. ...
Australian-based audio company RØDE Microphones has announced the iXY, a stereo microphone for Apple iPhone and iPad that allows high quality recording at sampling rates up to 24-bit/96kHz, the only microphone on the market to do so. ...
Ford is issuing a voluntary safety recall of 2013 Escape SUV and Fusion sedans equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine over concerns they can overheat, creating a fire risk. Ford is advising customers to contact their dealers to ...
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There was a lot of cool stuff on display at CES.In fact,there was a lot of stuff,period.Trying to find a single standout isn't easy,especially when it is near-impossible to even see everything at the massive event.But there were a number of ...
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There was a lot of cool stuff on display at CES.In fact,there was a lot of stuff,period.Trying to find a single standout isn't easy,especially when it is near-impossible to even see everything at the massive event.But there were a number of ...
Tags: CES, car tech, automotive realm, Vegas
In an effort to protect the environment and help its customers reduce waste costs, Guardian Automotive Products is offering windshield recycling through its nationwide distribution centers. “We are excited about our new green ...
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HOUSTON, TX-- Have a crack in your windshield and have been trying to figure out where to get it fixed at? No need to worry and drive around with a busted windshield thanks to a recent Consumer Report for where to get your windshield ...
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To quote Hank Williams Jr., "The interest is up and the stock market's down." What are auto glass repair and replacement (AGRR) shops facing as a variety of fiscal uncertainties head their way in 2013? Mixed reporting nearing the approach ...
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The windshield deflects your car’s passenger air bag in a collision and supports the roof during a rollover, providing structural integrity that prevents the roof from caving in. Because of its crucial role in the event of an ...
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Tempered glass is not the same as laminated glass. Tempered glazing is run through a furnace at high high and then quenched. Roller marks are a trademark of tempered glass which give it a wavy characteristic. This is caused from the rollers ...
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During the holiday gift exchange and paper shredding frenzy,you may have received an electronic traveling companion.Before tossing the packaging,consider if that portable GPS navigator the best one for your needs.Or should you trade it in ...
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METRO VANCOUVER - B.C.’s transportation minister blames the contractor who designed and built the new Port Mann Bridge for the damages and injuries caused by chunks of ice falling off the structure during Wednesday’s snowstorm. ...
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Bob Wolf, Alliance LLC vice president, doesn't believe everything he reads. Manufacturers claim they can swap out rare earth elements for cheaper, more accessible materials, while some miners insist they can fill every gap in the rare earth ...
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Winter has arrived, and with the change of seasons comes the threat of nasty weather. Before winter strikes in full force, make sure you and your car are ready. As you head to the roads during this busy holiday travel season, following our ...
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Turkish windshield producer Sisecam is pouring 65 million Euro in a new a manufacturing facility in Buzau, according to Agerpres. The firm’s flat glass division, Trakia Cam alongside Romania's automotive and industrial glass ...
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