Daily Archives: September 5, 2013

Automatic HVAC and cabin comfort systems to post rapid growth

September 05, 2013   Guest Author

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Automotive HVAC Market by Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, LCVs & HCVs), Technology (Manual & Automatic), Components & Cabin Comfort Market by Type (Power Seats, Power Windows, Heated Seats & Sunroofs) – Global Trends & Forecast to 2018” report.

This report classifies and defines the automotive HVAC and cabin comfort systems market volume and revenue in the automotive industry. It also provides qualitative data about the components used in these systems.

Read More

Volkswagen e-Up takes aim at BMW i3

September 05, 2013   Sean

find your lost love - Use a car detective

Volkswagen will target potential buyers of BMW’s battery-powered i3 city car with an electric version of its Up minicar as German automakers bet that emission-free vehicles are ready for the mainstream.

Read More

Hackers find weaknesses in car computer systems

September 05, 2013   Guest Author

As cars become more like PCs on wheels, what’s to stop a hacker from taking over yours?

In recent demonstrations, hackers have shown they can slam a car’s brakes at freeway speeds, jerk the steering wheel and even shut down the engine — all from their laptop computers.

Read More

Spain’s competition regulator probes alleged car cartel

September 05, 2013   Sean

Spain's competition regulator probes alleged car cartel

Spain’s antitrust regulator CNC said on Wednesday it is investigating possible price fixing in the country by automakers such as Volkswagen, Renault, Peugeot, Toyota, General Motors and Ford.

Read More

The Sierra Club Foundation partners with CARS to take dirtiest cars off the road

September 05, 2013   Guest Author

The Sierra Club Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with CARS, a national vehicle donation program.

The program is a great opportunity for donors to get rid of old, polluting vehicles they no longer use while helping to clean our air and protect the environment.

Read More
« Older posts