Monthly Archives: June 2013

‘Wall of fire’ erupts after Hartford lorry crash

'Wall of fire' erupts after Hartford lorry crash

Two big flatbed lorries collided Wednesday morning, starting a fire that sent a plume of black smoke and flame into the air and into a drainage gutter along Illinois Route 3 at Seventh Street.

Porsche 918 Spyder hot weather testing in Nevada

Porsche has released a new video showing the 918 Spyder undergoing hot weather testing in Nevada.

Honda recalls 2006 Acura vehicles

Honda  is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured Jan. 18, 2006, through Aug. 12, 2006; and model year 2006/2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured Jan. 19, 2006, through Nov. 13, 2006.

The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.

Rapid rise in operational vehicles drives Latin American automotive aftermarket revenue growth

With customers choosing to maintain existing vehicles instead of buying new ones due to rising inflation, the aftermarket will receive a boost from the estimated 6.6 million vehicles – built between 2009 and 2011 – that are reaching the end of their.

A rapid increase in the installed base of vehicles has spurred demand for service maintenance and parts, boosting the Latin American automotive aftermarket. While Brazil, which has recently become the world’s fourth largest automotive market, will continue to pull regional growth, the aftermarket is expected to undergo structural changes in the coming years following new regulations and increasing competition.

Renault Scenic revised range UK Prices and specs announced

Renault Scenic revised range

Renault has confirmed the UK prices and specifications for its revised Scenic range, which will be in showrooms from 1 July. Prices start at £17,955 and the three model line-up will include the new crossover inspired XMOD, alongside the more familiar five and seven seat models.