Daily Archives: August 18, 2013

Sunday Morning Headline News wk of 11 August

Dodge Ram Rumble Bee concept lorry

Dodge Ram Rumble Bee concept lorry

Chrysler Group’s Ram Rumble Bee concept lorry unveiled Saturday in suburban Detroit could be the first vehicle in the history of the auto industry that comes with a genuine insect as standard equipment.

Automakers market their muscle at annual Woodward Dream Cruise

Automakers market their muscle at annual Woodward Dream Cruise

General Motors will be showing this Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels show car, which also appeared at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show.Photo credit: Richard Truett

Germany’s VDA says European car market grew 5% in July

European car market grows 5% in July, Germany's VDA says

Europe’s troubled car market grew by 5 percent in July, only the second time this year the region has seen monthly growth, Germany’s auto industry association VDA said.

Report examines threat of remote vehicle hacking

Report examines threat of remote vehicle hacking

With cars becoming more connected, the scope of vehicle security is shifting from theft prevention to minimizing hackers capability to gain unauthorized access of in-car ECUs. Research and Markets has released a report, “The Threat of Over the Air Hacking for Cars – 2013.”