Power steering

In the 1920's Francis W. Davis invented power steering. As the chief engineer at Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company truck division he was able to see firsthand how difficult it was to steer heavy vehicles. After quitting his job at Pierce Arrow and renting a small engineering shop in Waltham, MA Davis developed a hydraulic system that led to power steering. In 1951 power steering became available commercially.

Chrysler recalling 25,500 SUV's

Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV's 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Chrysler for an issue with braking. The braking issue is with a part that accommodates the Ready Alert Braking safety system that primes brakes for maximum response in sudden braking situations. The is no braking loss the recall is because the brake pedal feel did not meet customer's expectations. The recall covers 25,250 SUV's globally with 18,700 in the United States, 530 in Mexico, 830 in Canada and another 5,200 outside of North America.

Chrysler will notify customers to schedule the repair service and Chrysler will cover the cost.

Cruise Control

Cruise control was invented by Ralph Teeto, a prolific and blind inventor.

Ford has started a customer satisfaction campaign to remedy problems with some of their late model vehicles. Ford owners have complained about a drop in engine power which is cause by the engine throttle body affecting approximately 1.6 million vehicles. Ford stated that customers can take their vehicle to the dealership to have the powertrain control module software reprogrammed to protect the throttle body, with the normal warranty extended to 10 years or 150,000 miles.

This campaign by Ford was enough to satisfy the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the agency has closed a defect investigation into those models and the will not try to force a recall.

Fuel Injection System

Britain invented the first electronic fuel injection system for cars in 1966.

Mini Cooper New Clubman Concept Car

BMW’s Mini Cooper will make its debut of the Clubman concept car at the Geneva auto show. To boost its competiveness with families and premium-brand rivals the concept is 6/7 inches wider and an inch taller than the current model. Instead of three doors the new Clubman concept has four doors and seats five. Also being improved is the quality of the interior and adding features such as a separate under floor storage and storage pouches in the rear doors. Next year the production version is due out and is mostly to look like the concept version.

If you press the out of range car remote 256 times it will stop working, this is due to the method of encryption between the car remote and the vehicle's receiver.