Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to discover fresh feelings of adventure.If you are willing to explore your need for speed, then RepoKar is the right place for you! RepoKar is a fun, high-octane online Public Auto Auction where you'r...
Fiat Chrsyler Automobiles (FCA) recently announced the recall of 14,700 model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs because of the problems related to power steering and braking.In January 2016, a supplier had a machine failure that caused parts of be incorrectly manufactured. FCA opened an internal investigation after the supplier notified the automaker about a left front caliper that failed during a test. Additional tests showed the caliper housing falls below specification on torque fatigue and pressure fatigue tests.A cracked caliper can cause the risk of a collision or...
General Motors plans to invest $1 billion in three Michigan plants by 2030 as part of a new deal between the automaker and the Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit program.GM said it would be putting $356 million in operations in Flint, Saginaw and Grand Rapids, creating more than 50 jobs and helping to retain nearly 500 jobs in the state.The new investments according to GM will be:- $263 million for a future engine program at Flint Engine Operations. The investment retains 410 jobs at the plant.- $50 million for driveline components at Saginaw Metal Casting Operations. The investment...
1939 Bugatti Type 57C Van Vooren won the award in the category of beauty contest.Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Prince of Persia and the Shah of Iran, received from French government as a wedding gift an Elegant roadster with a registered body in the Art Deco-style studio worked in Vanvurena. Until 1979 this Bugatti Type 57C Van Vooren Cabriolet was in the Shah's collection, but after the overthrow of the Pahlavi religious fundamentalists, it was cheaply sold (less than $ 275), and somehow was moved to the US where the owner tried to equip the car.Currently, this unique Bugatti is s...
Hackers can easily get cars out of control. Two U.S. experts have now studied the most popular vehicle models on their safety. The result was startling. With the help of increasing the vehicle technology car-hackers obtained easier ways to catch new cars.The special feature is that hackers could attack via wireless systems such as Bluetooth and tire control the vehicle remotely. Last year had hackers Miller and Valasek gained to take control of the steering wheel and brakes of the Ford Escape and Toyota Prius. Other hackers had success only if they needed to have a laptop that was connect...
When a person is head over heels in love with someone he tends to surround himself with the things that are related to the object of his adoration, right?When people are madly in love with their cars they do the same thing – try to collect as many things as possible that can cheer up their spirit while they're away from their beloved cars – when at work or elsewhere. So, naturally, the car brands' designers come to help these poor souls and create many cute and awesome things to give the car-lovers something to hold close to their hearts while they're parted w...
