Daily Archives: January 4, 2014

Hyundai Blue Link to support wearable devices

Hyundai Blue Link to support wearable devices

Hyundai’s next generation of products, starting with the all-new 2015 Genesis, will allow owners to connect with their vehicle using wearable devices.

guidance on new copper-free brake pad rules

These laws were designed to significantly reduce the amount of copper, cadmium, chromium VI, mercury, lead and abestiform fibers contained in brake pads sold in the following states beginning in 2014.

A collaborative task force of automotive aftermarket associations and leadership representing brake pad manufacturers, distributors, retailers, dealerships, and service providers announced the launch of an informational web site to ensure industry compliance to the “better brake laws” enacted in California and Washington State, the California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA).

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept previewed

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept previewed

The first full image of the Formula One-inspired Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept has been released ahead of its world premiere at January’s Detroit auto show.

hopes dashed as new and used cars go on sale in Cuba

hopes dashed as new and used cars go on sale in Cuba

Cubans awoke on Friday for the first time in half a century with the right to buy new and used vehicles from the state without special permission, but markups of 400 percent or more quickly dashed most people’s expectations.

United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area now effective

United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area now effective

A number of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)  and the 1988 Load Lines Protocol  entered into force or took effect from 1 January 2014.