Monthly Archives: September 2013

dangerous jobs getting deadlier for Afghan truck drivers

dangerous jobs getting deadlier for Afghan truck drivers

Heading southeast out of the capital, Kabul’s tightly packed concrete walls give way to vacant lots, dusty shops and half-finished construction projects conceived in better times. Makeshift memorials of plastic flowers peek from rock piles marking long-forgotten traffic accidents in a land where death is rarely a stranger.

Citroen Cactus concept revealed, previews upcoming C-line models

Citroen Cactus concept revealed, previews upcoming C-line models

Citroën reveals Cactus, a concept car that marries the essential with the aesthetic. The concept presents a vision for the future of Citroën’s C-line.

Toyota recalls 369,000 vehicles in Japan, U.S., Europe

Toyota recalls 369,000 vehicles in Japan, U.S., Europe

Toyota Motor Corp. said it is recalling around 200,000 hybrid SUVs globally including the Lexus RX400h, due to a glitch in the hybrid system’s inverter.

Automatic HVAC and cabin comfort systems to post rapid growth

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.

Volkswagen e-Up takes aim at BMW i3

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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.