Ford is conducting the industry's first autonomous vehicle tests in snow-covered environments – a major step in the company’s plan to bring fully autonomous vehicles to millions of customers worldwide. Unlike other major ...
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US based Hyper Industries has launched a tire traction system called Snowgripz to help drivers deal with tough road conditions during the winter. The system consists of reusable, proprietary plastic treads and hooks and loop fasteners. ...
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With the current temperatures you might not be thinking about winter just yet, but now is the time for the transport industry to equip its fleets with suitable winter tires. For driving safely with optimal traction even on damp or icy ...
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Ford is planning to launch three new variants of the 2015 Ford Expeditions at the Market Association show in Las Vegas. The new models were created in association with Tjin Edition, DUB Magazine and Vaccar. Ford Expeditions created ...
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With many facing bone-chilling cold and snow in the United States and Canada, Environment Canada says even those accustomed to cold should reassess how to cope. Officials at Environment Canada and Health Canada said there's no rocket ...
Hankook Tire America Corp. has released its 2013 Winter Gauge Index that reveals 41% of all Americans polled and more than half of Northeasterners and Midwesterners expect more snow this winter, as compared to last year. However, while ...
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Jonathan Thomas, Cooper's product segment manager for winter tires, with the Weather-Master Snow and the WM-SA2 at the SEMA Show. Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has added three winter performance products – the WM-SA2, Weather-Master Snow ...
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Michelin Retread Technologies launched a new tire that promises year-round drive axle traction and optimized features for difficult winter driving. The Michelin XDS 2 Pre-Mold offers a 10% improvement in tread life over its predecessor, ...
Between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2013, Gabriel (Ride Control LLC) will conduct its national "Legendary Sales Event" offering consumers a mail-in rebate for up to $125 when they purchase four qualifying Gabriel-branded ride control products. ...
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Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. announced it will participate in InterAuto 2013, Russia's ninth international exhibition of automotive industry, to be held in Moscow August 28-31. The company plans to exhibit three core tire brands: the ...
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This past weekend I brought our Tesla Model S to an Electric Vehicle Rally in Westport, Connecticut. The event featured a fun 40-mile scenic drive, guided by scavenger-hunt clues rather than driving directions. It was just the sort of event ...
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Nemo and other winter storms can make travel treacherous. The key to safe driving is to simply wait out the storm. And remember, even after the snow falls, the roads can still be slippery. When the sun breaks through, and it is time to hit ...
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As a huge winter storm descends on the Northeast U.S., bear in mind that your digital devices can help you to deal with whatever they bring. Here are some tips to help keep you safe: Make sure you can quickly and easily find the latest ...
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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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Want to hear something spooky? Halloween tricks seem to have started early this year. And your car is not immune. Every October goblins, ghouls, and even zombies prowl the night and "trick" cars. But these cars aren't tricked out, they're ...