Dry cement may look like a hodgepodge of soot and gravel when it pours out of the bag, but each package is the result of a carefully calculated process. With more than a dozen possible components – which can differ based on the ...
Tags: quality control, dashboard, PLC, control and information systems, PC
The 2013 Subaru Liberty is now on sale in Australia,with the updated model boasting a new more efficient entry-level 2.5-litre petrol engine,added features,refreshed styling and a revised price list. The Subaru Liberty 2.5i CVT,which ...
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Real-time information from Freedom eLOG® software on the performance of 77 diverse manufacturing systems at Caterpillar's Integrated Manufacturing Operations Div. (IMOD), Aurora Facility, is helping the operation increase overall ...
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Around our Connecticut-based Auto Test Center,where we have an abundance of overcrowded,indifferently maintained roads and four distinct seasons of crummy weather,we're drawn to automotive gadgets that promise to make us cooler,warmer,less ...
Tags: Auto Test Center, heated steering wheel, navigation, backup camera
Our newly tested Cadillac XTS is a wonderfully luxurious sedan, with a very spacious and well-appointed cabin. However, the XTS is hampered by a new high-tech infotainment system called CUE, for Cadillac User Experience. With CUE, ...
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We've all seen the photos of cars under water as a result of Hurricane Sandy; it is safe to assume that countless water-damaged cars will find their way to the used-car market in the next few weeks, presented as ordinary cars rather than ...
Tags: Hurricane Sandy, cars under water, ectronics, lubricants
A smooth-running Toyota RAV4 that does not consume gasoline is now at dealerships, and we recently borrowed one to sample at our test track. And so far, we're seeing real appeal in an electric sport-ute. The RAV4 EV is derived from the ...
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Trimble has made enhancements to the GeoManager Driver Safety system, allowing transport organisations to manage and communicate driver behaviours and vehicle safety more effectively. Trimble GeoManager Driver Safety enables ...
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With a hurricanes, tropical storms, and fierce winter weather threatening to disrupt travel, it best to get your car ready ahead of such challenges. Our expert tips can steer you in the right direction. Before a storm approaches, fill ...
Tags: Tires, Defroster, Wiper blades, Lights, Emergency kit
Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets has published a new report titled "Smart Glass in the Automotive Sector -2013." This report projects that revenues from smart glass and related coatings sold to the automotive sector will reach $3.5 ...
Tags: smart glass, automotive, related coatings, self-tinting, self-cleaning
Thomson Reuters' Intellectual Property & Science division has launched a new mobile oncology decision support solution to support R&D focused pharmaceutical majors. The solution provides a series of oncology-based clinical dashboards that ...
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German luxury-car maker BMW is recalling nearly 2,907 of its vehicles in China over steering control system issue. According to the carmaker, the recall will affect about 2,712 3-Series models and 114 X1 vehicles manufactured in China ...
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MWW Automotive, a global design, engineering, and manufacturing company, has started production for the painting and fulfillment of interior parts for the Ford F-150 series line of trucks. The company's interior package produced for the ...
US carmaker Ford Motors is recalling 10,500 units due to a transmission sensor defect. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the effected models include 2011 and 2012 F-150 pickups, 2012 Expedition and ...
TomTom, a provider of navigation solutions, has extended its partnership with Fiat by providing the semi-integrated TomTom GO LIVE for the new Fiat 500L, that delivers navigation with real-time services. The new service features a special ...
Tags: navigation solutions, TomTom, Fiat, TomTom GO LIVE