Category Archives: Useful Information

A new type of spark plug – Advanced Corona Ignition System

A new type of spark plug - Advanced Corona Ignition System

An illustration shows a spark from an Advanced Corona Ignition System plug igniting fuel. Researchers at Federal-Mogul Corp. are developing a new type of spark plug that sends a web of plasma bolts into cylinders to ignite fuel.

car safety technologies evolution

The headlight was at one time a cutting-edge safety item, as autonomous braking is today. Since motor cars were first introduced over 120 years ago, the advancements in safety have been vast and varied.

Many such details we now take for granted, such as automatic windscreen wipers, safety glass and airbags. To highlight the key advancements in car safety that has contributed to lowering road death tolls, Gold Coast Personal Injury Law Firm Smith’s Lawyers have published an infographic which visualises the evolution of car safety features.

Robbins Arroyo LLC, Law firm looking to sue Apollo Tyres

Shareholder rights attorneys at Robbins Arroyo LLP are investigating the acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company by Apollo Tyres Ltd. On June 12, 2013, the companies jointly announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement under which Apollo will acquire Cooper for $35.00 per share in cash.

Is the acquisition best for Cooper and its shareholders?

Jaguar recalls 940 cars in U.S. for stalling

Jaguar recalls 940 cars in U.S. for stalling

Jaguar is recalling 940 cars in the United States to inspect and repair problems that may cause vehicles to stall.

Bendix updates whitepaper pertaining to stopping distance mandate

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB), the North American leader in the development and manufacture of leading-edge wheel-end solutions, has released an update of its whitepaper titled “The Federal Reduced Stopping Distance Mandate: Impact and Solutions.”

BSFB’s paper, which examines the mandate’s impact on the trucking industry and approaches to meet it, is part of the company’s continued efforts to help educate the industry about the stopping distance regulation. The white paper was initially published in July 2012.