Ford along with seven other automakers participated in a test which will inform the car owners to temporarily stop charging their vehicles to avoid overloading of the power grid. Participants included BMW, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, ...
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Honda has recalled more vehicles due to issues related to Takata air bags which can explode and release injurious metals in case of a collision. The recall includes 2003-2005 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2004 Element, 2002-2005 ...
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Hyundai is developing gas-electric car to diversify its eco-friendly vehicle line-up which will compete against Toyota's Prius. The company already planning to sell the industry's first fuel cell models in California and it is expected to ...
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To G.S. Sareen, CEO of Omni United (S) Pte. Ltd., tires don’t have to be a commodity. He wants to turn buying tires into a lifestyle purchase. To that end, he has partnered with Timberland LLC to introduce the Radar Timberland line ...
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Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels chose the 2014 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas to introduce its new wheel series: M/T Metal. The precision-engineered alloy wheels are designed for late model ...
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Toyota has unveiled its next generation race trucks that are set to compete at the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 in Mexico and will debut at the 2014 SEMA in Las Vegas. The trucks include the 2015 TRD 4Runner which has 40 inch roof, 30 inch ...
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Toyota has announced that it will recall further 247,000 vehicles over the safety issues related to Takata air bags. The vehicles include Toyota Corolla, Matrix, Sequoia, Tundra and Lexus SC vehicles that were manufactured between 2001 ...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the US has updated the number of vehicles that are affected by faulty airbags made by Takata. According to NHTSA, 10 automotive manufacturers have issued recall of nearly 6.1 ...
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Bridgestone has unveiled Air Free tire, its second-generation prototype that does not have air inside. Instead of cushions the tire has angled spokes like an array of shock-absorbing resin bands with coating of solid rubber, which is ...
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Toyota is recalling its models of Tacoma pickup truck manufactured and sold between 2005-2011 because of issues related to its rear suspension part. The recall includes 690,000 Tacoma mid-size pickup trucks. In the vehicle, the rear ...
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Tesla was planning to renew its contract with Toyota for supplying batteries and motors for Toyota's RAV4 electric SUV, but reports suggest that Toyota has no current or pending collaboration with the US based car maker. The supply ...
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American car manufacturer Tesla and Toyota Motor could sign a new deal over the next two to three years, ending an existing program. California-based Tesla has been supplying batteries and motors for Toyota's RAV4 electric SUVs that went ...
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Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor, has revealed its Lexus RC 350 with performance and designing enhancement. RC 350 is powered by 3.5-liter V6 engine capable of producing 306 horsepower and pumping ...
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Toyota has revealed the details of its upgraded variant of 2015 Camry and Camry Hybrid which is set to be launched in September. The new Camry will be available in four models LE, SE, XSE and a premium XLE. The gas models of the Camry ...
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For the new model year, the 2015 Toyota Highlander in Chicago, Ill. continues to provide a valuable and versatile choice for families looking for a vehicle that can offer space, comfort, and fuel economy all for a great price. Those ...
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