| Congress To Hold Hearing On Google’s Driverless Cars This Week |
May 13th, 2013 |
have some people spooked , but most are incredibly supportive of anything that makes the roads safer. Congress wants to make sure of that with a hearing scheduled for this ...
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| Legislation Would Ground Recalled Rental Cars |
May 13th, 2013 |
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators last week introduced a bill that would prohibit rental-car companies from renting or selling vehicles with an open manufacturer's recall. The legislation, the Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013, is named for a pair of California girls killed when an unrepaired rental car under recall caught fire due to the defect and caused a head-on ...
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| Chrysler recalls 469000 SUVs for electrical fix |
May 13th, 2013 |
Chrysler is recalling 469,000 older model sport-utility vehicles worldwide to fix an electrical problem that could allow the SUV to unintentionally roll away. The US automaker announced over the weekend the recall of certain Jeep Commanders, model years 2006-2010, and Grand Cherokees, model years 2005-2010, for a software update to correct the fault. The company said it had discovered a problem ...
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| Car Chronicles Questions About Self-Driving Cars |
May 13th, 2013 |
DETROIT (WWJ) – As we prepare for an upcoming WWJ Business Breakfast on self-driving cars (save the date: June 5), my head is filled with questions about this new technology. I just returned from an Automotive Press Association lunch on the subject. That gave clarity to those questions, and added some new ones. Chris Barroni-Bird, a long time auto industry researcher, now at Qualcomm, ...
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| Question How many police does it take to move a mobility scooter Answer Two police patrol cars and a PCSO |
May 13th, 2013 |
The scooter was being driven to a nearby police station in Salisbury following the arrest of a man on suspicion of theft and assault.Police decided the easiest way of getting the scooter to the police station was to ask a PCSO to ride it there, escorted by two marked patrol cars.A passenger in a vehicle passing took footage of the incident which was later posted on the LiveLeak website under the ...
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| Chrysler recalls 300000 Jeeps Rams for issues including roll-aways |
May 13th, 2013 |
Chrysler is recalling more than 300,000 Jeep Cherokees, Jeep Commanders, Jeep Wranglers and Dodge Ram trucks in the U.S. for multiple problems in three separate ...
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| Cars.com Reviews the 2013 Buick Enclave |
May 13th, 2013 |
The Enclave's combination of good looks outside and roomy comfort inside won over Cars.com reviewer Joe Bruzek. Buick's three-row crossover was redesigned for 2013 with flashier exterior styling and upgraded cabin materials. While it's not the most luxurious crossover in the class, Bruzek says the Enclave offers a winning blend of premium features and family-friendly ...
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| Economy moving from flat to growth says UK report |
May 13th, 2013 |
LONDON - There is increasing optimism in the UK industry that the economy is likely to register growth this year and more business investments are expected to flow in despite the continuing challenges both at home and abroad, according to a series of survey reports released Monday. "The UK economy will continue to grow throughout this year, with GDP growth expected to pick up in 2014," ...
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| U.S. retail sales rise in April on cars clothing |
May 13th, 2013 |
WASHINGTON-Americans increased their spending in April at retail businesses, buying more cars and clothes while paying less for gas. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers may help boost economic growth again this spring. Retail sales edged up 0.1 percent in April from March, the Commerce Department said Monday. That's an improvement from a 0.5 percent decline in March, which was ...
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| Honda to unveil new Ohio manufacturing site |
May 13th, 2013 |
Honda North America will unveil a new central Ohio manufacturing site for its Acura NSX. Honda North America will unveil a new central Ohio manufacturing site for its Acura NSX on Tuesday. The Marysville-based automaker plans to make an announcement about eight miles west of its headquarters. Acura said the new NSX will be powered by a mid-mounted, direct-injected V-6 engine paired with its ...
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