Following Toyota, Mazda will install brake override systems in new cars

tryme submitted on 3/10/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:15:33 PM

Mazda announced today that will install brake override systems in its new models. This comes after Toyota recalled more than 8 million vehicles amid complaints of unwanted acceleration. According to Mazda, the new technology will give the brakes p...

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VIDEO: BMW's Brake Override System In Action, Puts Journalists' Stomach In His Throat

Agent00R submitted on 3/8/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:45:51 PM

The New York Times reports:"On Thursday, I looked at the history and examined some technical elements behind an electronic brake override system, which has been in the news quite a bit lately since Toyota’s nightmare with sudden unintended...

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Dealers see Ford hitting stride with General Motors just behind

tryme submitted on 1/14/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:24:05 AM

Ford Motor Co.’s turnaround is reportedly gaining momentum after three years under former Boeing executive Alan Mulally, according to top executives of two of the largest U.S. auto dealership groups. In an interview with Reuters, AutoNation Inc. CEO ...

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2009 Rides Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the SEMA Show

tryme submitted on 11/4/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:56:46 AM

At this year’s SEMA Show, Rides joined forces with LUX Design in order to take the Hyundai Genesis Coupe to another level. The special kit consisting of a new front fascia, rear bumper, grille, sideskirts and vented fenders was created by Sarona Desi...

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2009 SEMA Show: Toyota Tundra Midnight Rider Tailgater by Brooks & Dunn

tryme submitted on 11/3/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:27:54 PM

Toyota is celebrating their favourite country music band, Brooks & Dunn, for its reputed 20 years of career in the music industry. As the band’s official sponsors for over three years, Toyota developed a special project in partnership with Brooks...

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Audi A5 lightweight prototype...is this the right path for Audi's future success?

GermanNut submitted on 9/8/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:04:53 PM

We all know Audi has become a household name when it comes to design (both exterior and interior), performance, all-wheel drive systems, and many other car design areas in the luxury market. However, Audi has always created heavier cars than its comp...

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Porsche Cayman S Ranked Best Road Trip Car- What Are Your Top 5 Best And WORST Road Trip Rides?

Agent001 submitted on 5/23/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:56:52 AM

In a recent comparison on KBB, the Porsche Cayman S won a Top 10 cars for a road trip award."The 2009 Cayman S could just be the ultimate machine in which to discover America while flying solo. With room for two and over 9.2 cubic feet of luggag...

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