| New-Car Fuel Economy Average Up in October |
Nov 13th, 2013 |
Following a dip in September in the average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S., the so-called window-sticker value rebounded in October. Researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute -- who calculate average sales-weighted fuel economy using monthly sales of individual models of cars, SUVs, vans and pickup trucks, as well as respective models' EPA ...
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| Self-driving cars are attainable technology St. Paul robotic conference told |
Nov 13th, 2013 |
Among the robots on display at Robotics Alley Conference & Expo, an annual robotics-industry gathering at the St. Paul RiverCentre, is Baxter, which performs a variety of repetitive production tasks with skill and dexterity. (Pioneer Press: John ...
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| Toyota says good-bye to the FJ Cruiser |
Nov 13th, 2013 |
has announced plans to phase out its FJ Cruiser model by next year. To commemorate the model, Toyota launched a final special edition model called the Trail Teams Ultimate Edition at this week's SEMA show in Las Vegas. This final special edition model sees the FJ Cruiser offering a special heritage blue paint job, matched with a white grille and 16-inch bead lock wheels wrapped in BF ...
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| Ontario testing a new system that keeps large animals away from cars |
Nov 13th, 2013 |
Animal crossing warning sign on Highway 138 near Monkland, Ont.. Ontario's Ministry of Transportation is now testing sophisticated motion-detection systems that flash a warning to motorists only when animals are on or near the highway. (Ian ...
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| Volkswagen to recall defective cars in China |
Nov 13th, 2013 |
Volkswagen China and Shanghai Volkswagen will recall 207,778 imported and domestic Tiguan vehicles from Nov. 25, China's quality watchdog announced on Wednesday.The recall will include 18,008 imported Tiguan 2010/2011 2.0T models produced between May 11, 2009 and June 7, 2011, and 189,770 domestic Tiguan 2010/2011 1.8T/2.0T models produced between Jan. 4, 2010 and Nov. 10, 2011, the General ...
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| Cable cars to connect places in Kohima |
Nov 13th, 2013 |
Nagaland capital Kohima, ferrying people from one place to the other in the city. The project will be implemented in association with a local partner under the guidance of ...
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| Slide Show 10 best new midprice cars for 2014 |
Nov 13th, 2013 |
The world's auto makers are offering 40 all-new or redesigned cars in the U.S. market for the 2014 model year. In this price range, you'll find everything from a Cadillac to a Kia and an electric BMW. There's never been a more exciting time to be a car enthusiast, ...
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| GM to create new headquarters in SingaporeU.S. automaker General Motors said it would move its Asian headquarters from Shanghai to Singapore in 2014 to adjust to demand from emerging markets. |
Nov 13th, 2013 |
U.S. automaker General Motors said it would move its Asian headquarters from Shanghai to Singapore in 2014 to adjust to demand from emerging markets.The move does not constitute an abandonment of Shanghai or, for that matter, South Korea. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that GM intends to keep 250 out of 300 employees in Shanghai. In addition, the company's 245 employees in South ...
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| Basic facts about subrogation |
Nov 13th, 2013 |
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Many people know that if they are injured in a car accident as a result of someone else's negligence, they may have a legal claim to be compensated for their medical bills, pain and suffering and other costs.
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| New video game demonstrates dangers of texting while driving |
Nov 13th, 2013 |
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In recent years, safety experts, lawmakers and regulators have done much to inform the public of the dangers posed by distracted driving. Despite these efforts, distracted driving, particularly texting while driving, remains common and is frequently a cause of serious car accidents.
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