Ford has reached a settlement with NHTSA over a recall of older Escapes last year, agreeing to pay the maximum $17.35 million fine to resolve claims that the automaker took too long to notify its customers of a defect.
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Florida State legislator proposes used tyre age bill
The problem of growing part worn tyre sales in the UK has been much discussed within the industry this year, though while it can be seen as symptomatic of certain sections of the British market’s attitude to tyre purchases, the problem is reaching a level that appears to warrant government intervention in at least one US state.
Tyre safety key to motorway progress
Keep your tyres in check to help you stay safe on motorways – that is the message today from the Institute of Advanced Motorists after a total of 3,852 tyre-related incidents were reported on England’s motorways between April and the end of June 2013 – an average of 1,284 per month
Companies to develop CNG tractor with advanced aerodynamics
Freightliner Trucks and Saddle Creek Logistics Services have together developed a new Freightliner Cascadia 113″ BBC day cab with natural gas technology featuring advanced aerodynamics.
U.S. Automakers take on Silicon Valley in search for tech talent
Automakers have embarked on an ambitious drive to hire software “codaholics,” an effort that is increasingly pitting Detroit against its technology partners in Silicon Valley. Photo credit: Reuters
