Category Archives: Useful Information

U.S. EPA ruling – HFO-1234yf not a volatile organic compound

U.S. EPA ruling - HFO-1234yf not a volatile organic compound

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule that would add HFO-1234YF to the list of substances excluded from the regulatory definition of volatile organic compounds (VOC), the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association reported.

Third Ford B-Max production pause – weak Europe demand cited

Third Ford B-Max production pause - weak Europe demand cited

Ford’s Romanian unit will halt production of the B-Max minivan for 13 days in November, its third straight month of stoppages at the plant in response to weak European demand.

Lexus, Toyota top Consumer Reports auto reliability survey

On Monday, Oct, 28, 2013, Japanese brands took top spots in a Consumer Reports reliability survey

Three Japanese brands — Lexus, Toyota and Acura — took the top spots in this year’s survey, and seven of the top 10 brands are Japanese.

Nissan backing next generation of motor engineers

Nissan backing next generation of motor engineers

Nissan is giving the next generation of car designers and engineers a head start, with behind-the-scenes peeks at Nissan’s facilities as part of the Government-backed See Inside Manufacturing scheme.

Mitsubishi recalls 2008 – 2013 Lancer Evolutions for clutch master cylinder

Mitsubishi recalls 2008 - 2013 Lancer Evolutions for clutch master cylinder

Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2008 to 2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from Dec. 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.