Taipei,Dec.19,2012(CENS)--Kenda Tires Co.'s chairman Y.M.Yang pointed out that to become a top-20 tire maker globally,the firm will invest NT$3 billion(US$100 million)in 2013 to expand plants in China and Taiwan,as well as merging the seven ...
Tags: Kenda Tires, expand plants, Revenues
Japanese carmaker Toyota has launched the redesigned 2013 RAV4 Crossover sport utility vehicle(SUV),which will be offered in three variants including LE,XLE and Limited. The new SUV is powered by Toyota's 2.5L 2494cc four-cylinder ...
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Buying gifts for loved ones can be hard. You balance between what they need and what they want, what's reasonably priced, and what is an indulgent luxury. The same could be true for cars. No doubt there are those who have spent time in ...
Tags: Car gifts, Practical gifts, vacuum cleaner, home-made survival kit
Automakers routinely loan vehicles to media outlets for evaluation, leaving magazines, newspapers, and websites trusting that the cars are production representative. It turns out, so-called press cars can vary, as can their test results. ...
Tags: Lincoln MKZ Test Car, Edmunds, Ford
UK-based luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has recalled over 70 units of Range Rover Evoque luxury crossovers due to a problem in rear brakes of the car. The recall is issued for the cars manufactured on 11 June 2012 and is ...
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Under-pressure US retailer Supervalu Inc today (30 July) announced CEO Craig Herkert has left the company. Supervalu, which is battling to revitalise its business after three years of falling gross profit and identical-store sales, said ...
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Paul Avery, Technical Training Services, Yaskawa America, Inc. Now more than ever, using the latest technology to save energy, time, and money is very important, as the ENKA de Colombia Co. realized when the time came to update part of ...
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An Overview of Rolling Resistance, How to Calculate, & Apply to Industrial Wheel Applications Friction plays a major role in the industrial world, and also in everyday life. Friction is the resistance to sliding, rolling, or flowing ...
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(i) GDP Data In 2005, GDP of Tianjin reached 369.762 billion yuan, with per capita GDP of US$ 4,322. The proportions of the primary, secondary and tertiary industries were 3 percent, 55 percent and 42 percent respectively. Growth of GDP ...
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The recent Nor'Easter that packed a one-two punch to Sandy-stricken areas should serve as a call for northern drivers to start shopping for winter tires, or to have winter tires installed. There are some decisions to be made, and as we ...
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If you rely on winter tires and still haven't gotten them installed, don't delay. I'm reminded to make that public service announcement after an obscure government ruling held up my own winter-tire installation this year. Don't let this ...
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As winter and the holiday season fast approaches, now can be a great time to purchase a meaningful gift for the driver on your list--something that can give them convenience, safety, and security. While many recipients may dream of ...
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Automakers are eliminating spare tires to save space, weight, and cost, instead providing run-flats or just a can of sealant and an inflator for emergencies. And as we saw at the recent SEMA show, aftermarket suppliers are getting into the ...
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Superstorm Sandy left a wake of destruction, leaving millions without power. Many people are now emerging from debris-strewn neighborhoods, seeking supplies or trying to return to work. Even though roads are becoming increasingly passable, ...
Alloy wheels are strong, stylish, and save weight, but their open-spoke design and contoured surfaces make them a magnet for brake dust and road grime. A number of spray-on products promise to make it easy to keep the wheels clean—an ...
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