The camouflaged McLaren 12C Spider are actually technology mules of a new sports car called P13, not a facelift for the 12C Spider as was reported few days ago.
Daily Archives: July 27, 2013
Collisions with kangaroos inspire new crash avoidance technology
Animal collisions cost American car owners, including fleet businesses, upwards of $3.5 billion annually, but an Australian company is moving to stem the tide of damage, injuries and dollars drained from the pockets of U.S. drivers.
Originally designed to reduce the rate of collisions with kangaroos Down Under, Australian company ShuRoo is bringing its latest unit, the 2013 Mk IV ShuRoo, to the US market and says it is a major leap forward in animal collision prevention technology.
Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG join forces
British supercar manufacturer Aston Martin has announced that it’s creating a technical partnership with Mercedes-AMG. Although few details of the deal have been announced so far, joining forces with Mercedes-AMG will give Aston Martin access to resources which will assist it in the development of a new of V8 engines to replace the ageing units it currently sells.
Goodyear union in Fayetteville, N.C. threatens strike
Union members at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Fayetteville plant have been told by their labor leadership that negotiations on a new contract are at an impasse and that they should be prepared for a possible strike this weekend.
The current four-year labor agreement, which covers six North American plants, is scheduled to expire Saturday at midnight. The 2009 contract protected the Fayetteville plant from closure.
Connected Car Expo examines how technology is pressuring automotive retailers
The rapid development and increasing consumer demand for mobile technologies is exerting enormous influence on the auto dealer network and will initiate rapid changes in the retail model.
To address this topic, J.D. Power will hold an “Influence of Technology in Automotive Retail” presentation and discussion, during the Los Angeles Auto Show’s first annual Connected Car Expo (CCE) on Nov. 21, 2013, from 1 to 2 p.m.
