| Daimler plans to offer self-driving cars by 2020 |
Sep 9th, 2013 |
German auto maker Daimler AG aims to release self-driving cars by 2020. The move is part of an industry-wide race to bring the technology to the ...
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| Toyota Recalls Vehicles a Second Time |
Sep 9th, 2013 |
Toyota is recalling about 780,000 vehicles for a second time after its first effort to prevent a handling problem did not work, according to a report posted Sunday on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall covers about 18,000 2010 Lexus HS 250h autos, a hybrid model, with the rest being the 2006 through 2011 Toyota RAV4 sport utility vehicle. The ...
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| FMCSA begins efforts to improve truck safety |
Sep 8th, 2013 |
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In early 2012, President Obama signed into law the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, also known as MAP-21. Among other things, this law provided the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration with the authority and the means to continue its efforts to improve highway safety and reduce the incidence of truck accidents across the U.S.
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| New Jersey court outlines rule for remote texter liability |
Sep 8th, 2013 |
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It is no secret that distracted driving is one of the most pressing threats to drivers on our nation's highways. Indeed, many states, including New Jersey, have passed legislation strictly prohibiting the practice of texting or the use of cell phones while behind the wheel.
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| Buescher takes charge late for Trucks win |
Sep 8th, 2013 |
James Buescher took control during a second green-white-checkered finish and held on to win the NASCAR Truck Series race at Iowa Speedway on Sunday. It was the second win in four races for Buescher, the defending series ...
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| With its growing number of luxury cars expensive boutiques and high-rise buildings Almaty is proving to be a city with many profitable investment opportunities. |
Sep 8th, 2013 |
A taxi dashes madly through the streets, skidding on the wet road and barely dodging passing cars and motorcycles. Through all this, the local driver ...
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| PH auto sector still lags behind Asean peers |
Sep 8th, 2013 |
The Philippine automotive sector continued to lag behind its peers in the Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) in terms of sales, despite posting an 18-percent sales growth as of the end of July this year. According to data from the Asean Automotive Federation, Thailand sold the most number of motor vehicles at 839,053 units in January to July, followed by Indonesia with 714,400 units. ...
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| London skyscraper accused of melting Jaguar |
Sep 8th, 2013 |
Enlarge The 37-storey skyscraper at 20 Fenchurch Street, which is still under construction in the City of London, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Developers for an unfinished skyscraper in central London say they are investigating the way the building reflects bright sunlight _ after claims that the intense glare melted parts of a car parked nearby. The companies behind the skyscraper, nicknamed ...
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| 2014 Toyota Tundra Review |
Sep 8th, 2013 |
The 2014 Tundra wears familiar, but stronger, bolder character lines. All Tundras boast this giant grille and a taller hood. Up-market trims such as the 1794 add maximum ...
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| Many cars have big blindspots |
Sep 8th, 2013 |
Thousands of New Zealand cars have such poor rear visibility that drivers cannot see a small child unless the kid is standing more than 10m away from the vehicle. Popular cars such as the 2006 Toyota Rav 4, 2009 Toyota Prado, 2008 Ford Falcon and 2010 Holden Commodore rate so badly in grid tests, a child would have to be around three car lengths away before the driver can see them. The results ...
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