Chronicling the Ever-Changing Automotive Industry
In Chicago, Ohare Towing, as seen on the Speed channel, uses professional towing equipment, including chains, big-rig wreckers, as well as lots of training to do their job. In Chile, this crew apparently uses whatever is handy and will do the job. While I’m all for repurposing tools to do different jobs they work just fine for, you still have to take precautions. Click past the jump to see what I’m talking about.
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A lot of states have begun banning texting for drivers, and some go as far as fining drivers who aren’t using a hands-free device, such as Bluetooth, to make and receive their calls. A study by Virginia Tech Researchers found that drivers who are distracted by cell phones and other devices are 23 times more likely to crash than those who pay attention to the road.
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So, first we have Toyota and their brake system woes, now Honda gets its own recall, for kicks? It turns out that if an excited passenger kicks around in the passenger footwell of a 2006-2007 Honda Ridgeline, an unprotected wiring connector can come loose, causing short-circuiting and even fire. The National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA) and Honda made the announcement, saying that 7,600 Ridgeline truck owners will receive a letter informing them of the recall. Dealerships will inspect the wiring, replace if necessary, and install a protective cover to prevent future kicks from dislodging the wiring.
by John Suit
Source: NHTSA; Image Source: Honda
Ford’s new 2010 F-150 is a direct shot at the recently redesigned Chevrolet and GMC trucks, as well as the new Dodge Ram. I have yet to review the Chevy or Dodge, but the F-150 impresses. For the last 15 years or so, American drivers have been switching from cars to trucks in droves, using them for more than just work. Automotive manufacturers have responded by adding more and more and more creature comforts and giving them more car-like rides. The fuel price spike in 2008 sent a lot of these buyers scrambling for hybrids and compacts, but many American drivers still need their trucks, and Ford has stepped up to the plate with a more refined ride and a redesigned interior. Ford hopes to keep truck buyers in the Ford family, as well as draw shoppers from competing brands (GM, Dodge and Toyota) with the new F-150, but have they created a compelling vehicle to keep the F-150 on top of the truck heap?
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