Daily Archives: September 28, 2013

U.S. Dept of Transportation shuts down local trucking company in Texas

U.S. Dept of Transportation shuts down local trucking company in Texas

Following 12 reported crashes in two years, including one in which three died, operations have came to a halt at a Laredo freight company after it was deemed a threat to public safety by a federal agency.

Ford buys phone app maker Livio for in-vehicle connectivity

Ford buys phone app maker Livio for in-vehicle connectivity

Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that it acquired the startup company Livio in a bid to accelerate its efforts to help drivers safely access content on their smartphone while on the road.

Land Rover has a problem – too much success

Land Rover has a problem - too much success

Demand for the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport is so strong that Land Rover is struggling to fill orders. The waiting time for the recently launched Range Rover Sport is nine months while buyers of the larger Range Rover, on sale since the start of this year, must wait six months, a spokesman stated.

Sure Power recalls battery equalizers and DC-DC converters

Sure Power recalls battery equalizers and DC-DC converters

Sure Power, Inc. is recalling certain battery equalizers and DC-DC converters manufactured between January 2000 and Aug. 18, 2013 containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka “potting,” compound, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

AOL Investigation reveals car check site is dangerously flawed

AOL Investigation reveals car check site is dangerously flawed

An AOL Cars investigation has found motorists could be driving around in killer cars they thought were safe after checking them with a budget online service.