Category Archives: Useful Information

Milwakee’s FOX6 undercover investigation — hidden camera at car dealerships

Milwakee’s FOX6 Contact 6 discovered thousands of cars on Wisconsin roads with hidden dangers, and more that were sold before they were fixed — cars with open safety records, and salesmen who didn’t seem to consider this a big deal.FOX6?s Contact 6 took a hidden camera into car dealerships and found some hidden dangers that not even salespeople know about.

Carfax provides vehicle history reports to consumers, and warns that 52,000 cars are for sale in Wisconsin with open recalls and potentially dangerous defects — defects that drivers think dealers should be taking care of.

Nano Drive with MTV 2 – Contestant Registrations Open til 20 May

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After the incredible success of the first season, Tata Nano and MTV are back with the second season of ‘Nano Drive with MTV’, India’s first social road trip. This ultimate Social Road Trip is where the digital world meets the real world to create a unique driving experience.

Rolls-Royce PLC officially backs Bloodhound SSC Land Speed Record project

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Rolls-Royce PLC, the company that makes jet engines (not the automaker) has announced support for The BLOODHOUND Project, an international education initiative focused on a 1,000 mph World Land Speed Record attempt.

Victor Technologies launches contests to celebrate 100th anniversary

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Victor Technologies launched two contests as part of its celebration of the 100th anniversary of its Victor brand of cutting and gas control equipment.

Subaru to recall 5,400 vehicles for possible steering failure

Subaru will recall nearly 5,400 2013 Outback and Legacy models because the steering may fail, the automaker has informed the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In a report posted on the agency’s website, Subaru said the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly could lose contact with one another, in which case “the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle.”