| UPDATE 1-Rush to lightweight cars boosts adhesive makers |
Jun 5th, 2013 |
Wed Jun 5, 2013 7:33am EDT * Carmakers using lighter materials unsuitable for welding * Suppliers eye growth in specialist, custom-made adhesives * Audi says amount of glue used in its cars to rise 50 pct By Andreas Cremer and Victoria Bryan BERLIN/FRANKFURT, June 5 (Reuters) - From Pritt stick in school bags to Audi sports cars, adhesives have come a long way since natural gums and resins, and ...
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| Chrysler Refuses To Recall Nearly 3 Million Vehicles |
Jun 5th, 2013 |
Detroit automaker Chrysler is taking the rare step of defying the government by not recalling some 2.7 million of its vehicles. Federal safety officials say some Jeep Grand Cherokees and Jeep Liberties are dangerous and should be taken off the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says rear-mounted gas tanks in those vehicles are vulnerable to leaking and catching fire in ...
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| 24 pilgrims trapped in two cable cars in Tamil Nadu |
Jun 5th, 2013 |
About 24 pilgrims were trapped in two cable cars which stopped mid way to a hilltop temple on Wednesday, some 100-feet-high from the ground, official sources said.The cable cars, meant to transport pilgrim from the hill base to Sri Dhanayuthapaniswamy temple here, developed a technical snag leading to the incident, they said.Rescue efforts are in progress. So far eight pilgrims have been rescued ...
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| Toyota recalls 1650 cars in Australia |
Jun 5th, 2013 |
Toyota will recall 1650 Prius cars in Australia because of a braking problem as part of global recall of 242,000 cars.The affected drivers will be contacted by the company in July as parts become available and will be advised to contact a dealer for an inspection, said Toyota spokeswoman Beck Angel."The vehicle will be inspected and if needed the brake booster assembly part will be replaced ...
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| New economical material could jumpstart e-cars green energy |
Jun 5th, 2013 |
Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists have designed a new type of nanostructured-carbon-based catalyst that could pave the way for reliable, economical next-generation batteries and alkaline fuel cells, providing for practical use of wind- and solar-powered electricity, as well as enhanced hybrid electric vehicles. The new material has the highest oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity in ...
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| Acura Joins As Exclusive Sponsor Of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee |
Jun 5th, 2013 |
NEW YORK and CULVER CITY, Calif., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Acura, one of the world's most technologically advanced luxury automotive brands, has signed on as the sole sponsor of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, the popular award-winning Web series created by and starring Jerry Seinfeld, returning this summer to Crackle and ComediansInCarsGettingCoffee.com. Acura will sponsor 24 new ...
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| Chrysler defies request for Jeep fuel tank recall |
Jun 5th, 2013 |
NHTSA found the fuel tanks on ’93 to ’04 Grand Cherokees and ’02 to ’07 Libertys are more likely to leak and cause fires. Above, ’01 Grand ...
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| 2013 BMW 3 Series Family Checklist |
Jun 5th, 2013 |
The 2013 BMW 335i is a lot like salted caramel: It's a fine balance of the best of two worlds. The 3 Series has luxury, but it's not gaudy. It has performance chops, but it's not stiff or uncomfortable. The balance achieved through its luxurious features and stunning performance is fantastic -- even for those of us with families. Yes, salted caramels are going to cost more than a ...
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| Recall Alert 2010 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h |
Jun 5th, 2013 |
sedans to fix a braking issue. According to the automaker, the brake pressure accumulator could develop a crack due to fatigue or internal vibration, interfering with the car's braking ability. "Toyota has had no reports of any accidents or injuries associated with this condition," the automaker said in a statement. Toyota will notify owners through the mail, and dealers will ...
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| Video Toyota recalling 240000 hybrid vehicles |
Jun 5th, 2013 |
Stocks opened lower after some worse than expected news on the jobs front, Toyota is recalling about 240,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles, and the Treasury Department will unload more of its General Motors stock. Ashley Morrison ...
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