There are about 8 million tons of automotive-related parts waste generated every year that the European Union has adopted an End of Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive to help manage it for cleaner and healthier environment. This is where International Material Data System (IMDS) comes in.
Car buying is usually looked at as an extremely simple process as it offers very little room for alteration in pricing. When you visit a car lot you are met by a sea of cars whose rates you know are elevated because companies design it that way so that you can haggle the cost down slightly and feel you're getting a good deal.
The Hyundai Engine Company can be a division from the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group. Its largest manufacturing plant can be seen in Ulsan, South Korea and creates over 1.6 million vehicles annually.
For years car owners have had the problem of rock chips developing on the front of their vehicles. The problem has become more popular as car speeds are increasing and bumpers are being painted with environmentally friendly paint that is less durable.
The Suzuki Swift debuts in the United Kingdom this fall. But, the American car-buying consumer will have to wait until Suzuki (and Volkswagen) iron out some important matters.
Last year was full of automotive news, so we are going to take a look at what stories touched people the most. Top stories include China moving into an automotive superpower, Toyota's recalls, 2009 Tesla roadster, Honda FXC, and the mothballing of the Dodge Viper.
