Monthly Archives: July 2013

One-in-five drivers leave oil checks too late

Research conducted on behalf of engine oil manufacturer Mobil 1 shows that one in five drivers don’t check their oil until prompted by a low oil level warning. Fair enough, 80% manage, but it’s tremendously important to regularly check oil levels and it’s not difficult.

BP to pay $7 million to settle lawsuit over bad gas

BP has agreed to pay $7 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over bad gas that came from the Whiting Refinery last summer.

In August, the company recalled about 4.7 million gallons of contaminated gasoline that had been sold at more than 575 gas stations throughout the Midwest.

Chrysler lorries to use air suspension

Chrysler’s Ram lorry 2014 Ram line features a list of improvements and class-leading specifications, according to the company.

LTI announces production restart

Full-scale production of TX4 black cabs at The London Taxi Company’s factory in Coventry is set to restart in September.

Vice President of UK Operations Peter Johansen (above) has confirmed that ex-colleagues made redundant during the administration process will be the first to offered new jobs.

Vehicle ‘infotainment’ systems out of sync with drivers’ devices

Chris Knox braces for frustration every time he steps into his new Ford F-150 truck.

Mechanically, the pickup is perfect. But the MyFord Touch communication and entertainment system constantly seizes up as Knox tries to make hands-free calls from his iPhone 5.