Chrysler Posts Higher 2Q Profits, Adjusts Forecast

Strong sales across the Ram and Jeep product lines in the U.S. helped boost second-quarter sales for Chrysler Group LLC, Bloomberg News reported.

However, spending associated with product launches and weak sales for its European brands compelled the company to cuts its full-year forecast, Bloomberg said.

Chrysler’s 2Q net income rose to $507 million from $436 million a year earlier, while net revenue increased 7.1% to $18 billion, Bloomberg said. Chrysler’s U.S. deliveries gained 8.9% in the first half of the year to 908,332 cars and light trucks, helped by a 23% gain for the Ram division and a 7.6% increase for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Bloomberg said.

Overall vehicle sales 10%, to 643,000 units versus 582,000 a year ago, and were driven largely by a 17% gain in the company’s U.S. retail sales, Chrysler said. Weakness in the company’s European operations dragged down the overall results, as did spending associated with upcoming product launches, Bloomberg said. Among those launches is the upcoming release of the new Jeep Cherokee.

Due in part to these factors, Chrysler reduced some of its full-year guidance. Chrysler now forecasts operating profit of $3.3 billion to $3.8 billion, compared with a previous target of about $3.8 billion. It now expects net income of between $1.7 billion and $2.2 billion, down from an earlier expectation of about $2.2 billion. And the company now predicts vehicle deliveries of about 2.6 million vehicles, compared with a range of 2.6 million to 2.7 million.

“The timing of product launches and capacity increases causes this year’s performance to be biased to the second half,” Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said in a statement. “A continued aggressive drive for excellence and flawless execution will be essential to attain the targets we’ve set for ourselves.”

Marchionne wants to buy the 41.5% of Chrysler Fiat doesn’t own and forge a global manufacturer able to challenge General Motors Co. and Volkswagen AG. Fiat, which is based in Italy, rescued Chrysler through a government-brokered alliance in 2009. Marchionne obtained control of Chrysler without paying cash by pledging Fiat’s vehicles, technology and managerial expertise to the company.

Since then, Chrysler has emerged as the financial power of the Fiat-Chrysler alliance. Without Chrysler, Fiat would have reported a loss for 2012, Bloomberg said.

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Chevy Sends Service Trucks to Classic Car Event

Chevrolet is dispatching five rescue trucks to the annual Woodward Dream Cruise classic car event this weekend to help participants who experience trouble, the manufacturer announced.

Chevrolet is bringing a fleet of five Silverado pickups equipped to handle routine break-downs to the annual event, which is expected to draw 40,000 classic vehicles and 1.5 million visitors to the area.

During the week-long event, spectators line Woodward Avenue as classic car aficionados drive their vehicles along the route. In the 1950s and 60s, Woodward was often used by automakers to test out their latest models.

Chevrolet, which is a sponsor of the event, will be on hand Saturday, Aug. 17 – one of the busiest days – to help drivers in need. In addition to the trucks, the manufacturer will also set up two service locations along the road. ASE-certified technicians from five area Chevrolet dealerships will handle the repair issues, the manufacturer said.

This is the second year Chevrolet has sent a support team to the event. Last year, the squad helped more than 25 cruise participants, prompting Chevrolet increase the number of roaming vehicles two to five, it said.

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The Brand New 2014 Corvette Stingray Likes to Sing in the Rain

The 2014 Corvette Stingray has yet to be released to the market and we are all sitting in suspense.  Orders are being taken with the ordering guide on Corvette Blogger.  This beastly C7 not only produces a massive fully-upgraded 450 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque, but it has a weather mode too? 

GM had a brilliant idea of incorporating an increased all-weather capability that will immensely increase stability and traction in rainy conditions.  Autoweek noted back in January that the “weather mode” is just one of four driver-selectable settings controlled via the center console.  This mode was created to improve safety in rainy and/or snowy weather conditions. 

Chevrolet explains the weather controls: “In inclement weather, the vehicle senses and adapts to road conditions, distributing appropriate power to the real wheels.  Tailored Traction Control and throttle progression promote more confident driving in rain or snow.”

Now remember, you will not experience all that the Stingray has to offer while in “weather mode.”  The control system reduces specific power in order to retain full stability while driving in external conditions.  This is a safety feature that protects not only the driver but the vehicle as well. 

Some of the other features in the center control panel are as follows:

·         Eco – to reduce engine labor and conserve fuel, ECO MODE maximizes Active Fuel Management to limit power when traveling at cruising speeds.  Fuel economy is automatically optimized until aggressive acceleration is called for.  An Eco index is available.

·         Tour – this vehicle default setting offers adaptable power for everyday driving.  Systems relieve stiffness from shock damping and optimize comfort for long-distance driving.  Gauge cluster configuration displays audio, navigation and phone data. 

·         Sport – Optimized for spirited road driving, steering effort and Magnetic Ride damping are stiffened but tempered.   Performance Traction Management and launch control are enabled, and StabiliTrak Active Handling can be activated for a more stable ride.  Gauge cluster configuration features a large analog tachometer for effortless visibility. 

·         Track – Exclusively for track driving, Track mode is designed for legitimate race settings.  Launch control provides maximum off-the-line accelerating.  Steering effort and Magnetic Ride damping adjust to provide maximum responsiveness.  Performance Traction maximum responsiveness.  Performance Traction Management is enabled.  Throttle progressing optimizes for track performance.  Gauge cluster configuration offers a C6.R race-inspired display complete with lap timer. 

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Preparing for Auto Transport

Transporting a vehicle for your first time can be very easy if you follow a few rules. Many people think packing the vehicle with as many items as possible will not effect the transport of the vehicle. This is not true. All U.S. car carriers are required by law not to exceed a certain weight amount depending on the type of trailer. Carriers are required to weight in at random weight stations by the D.O.T to enforce this law. If by chance your vehicle is loaded on a trailer with un-necessary items and the driver is shut down because of the extra weight the transit time will be increased due to the driver being shut down until the extra weight is unloaded.

To ensure that this does not happen to you, let’s go over a few helpful hints for preparing your vehicle for transport. First, make sure your vehicle is clean before loading it onto the car carrier. Having the vehicle clean before loading will ensure that the driver will be able to do a detailed vehicle condition report know as bill of lading “B.O.L”. Second, make sure there are no items in the car and if you have to put some items in the vehicle make sure they are in the trunk weighing less than 100 pounds.  This will protect your personal property from theft and D.O.T. weight limits. Finally, make sure the driver hands you a copy of the B.O.L for your records. A B.O.L is one of the most important documents you would need in the event of an accident or damage to the vehicle.

If these steps are followed correctly you can count on a quick and safe auto transport. Shipping cars and be difficult, that’s why having all the information you need at hand can make your vehicle transportation seem like a walk in the park.

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Importance of Online Transport Reviews

Online reviews are free and are very important in selecting a transport company. If you are moving cities, switching jobs, or just going on vacation, online reviews of reliable auto transport companies can save you time and money. There are so many company’s out there offering transportation services one should do their homework before booking with one company. The reviews are your opportunities to get an inside look at the service provided by all the different companies out there.

There are three main issues to look for when reading online reviews. First, look for reviews that talk about the auto shipping rates that the companies have offered. These rates can help you understand how your vehicle will be protected and the type of service that will be provided. Low rates can turn into problems with transit times, insurance coverage, and quality of service you could encounter. Higher rates can be seen as faster transit time, higher insurance coverage, and greater customer service. Second, when reading online look for information about problems other people have encountered with shipping cars. This can help you identify red flags when speaking with agent and help narrow down your options. Problems that other people have encountered can help you understand some of the issues that may come about when you transport vehicles. Third, online reviews are a great source of being able to see if this company is just a fly by type or one that’s here to stay. You want to make sure that the company you use is one with experience and one that you can rely on if you have any concerns. 

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Understanding Car Shipping B.O.L.’s

If you are shipping cars locally, internationally, or importing and exporting goods overseas, bill of ladings are a must to have. Both freight transportation and auto transport use bill of ladings (B.O.L.) to show proof of responsibility for the goods in transit. Two B.O.L’s should be provided by the transport company; one at pick and one at delivery. It is very important to look at the bill of lading at delivery to make sure there is no added damage to your load. This is to protect you from theft, damage, and mistakes that can happen to goods during transit.

In the auto transport industry a bill of lading is a must for the car to be loaded and unloaded. When shipping a vehicle the driver will walk around the car to note the condition of the vehicle in case of damage and to protect you from false leads by the seller. Once the vehicle is loaded and arrives to the buyer, another walk around is done to release responsibility of the vehicle and for you to sign off that the car is in the same condition from when it was picked up.

On the freight side of transportation the bill of lading may take different forms depending on the goods and method of transport. When shipping overseas using a freight forwarder can help ensure the correct documents are in order. Make sure when shipping auto or freight that you get a B.O.L to show who has been responsible for the goods.

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A More in Depth Understanding of Transit Time

So that everyone is on the same page of what “transit time” really is, let’s take a closer look.  By understanding this, it can reduce confusion by both parties involved in the car shipping process.  We know that you need or want you vehicle as quickly as possible and we strive to give you that service, but there are elements that can increase the time that it takes to get your car to you.  Just think, when you drive across the country, there are many factors that might hold you up like weather, traffic, food and sleep.  Well, by sharing the truck with other customers’ vehicles, it does dramatically reduce the cost of the vehicle transport for each customer.  So with that said, the driver has to stop at each location on the way to you so that he can deliver the vehicles.  

Timing is one of the most important things to the driver, so he will do his best to be as punctual as possible.  The time of car transportation can largely be effected by the auto transport company that you hired to ship your vehicle.  If you went with that low ball quote it’s because they wanted to lock you in with all of the promises and then either take forever to deliver the vehicle or end up calling you back and telling you that the price is going to be higher.  Each spot on the truck represents a dollar value that must be met in order to pay for the fuel and labor expense.  This is one factor that is the most important to remember when shipping cars.  If you are looking for the cheapest price to ship your car from coast to coast, you are going to have a longer transit time and/or the cheapest service.

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Making Car Carriers More Aerodynamic

Transport firms in the business of shipping cars overseas for a living using SmartTruck's new UT-6 Trailer UnderTray Aerodynamic System will be glad to hear SmartTruck has announced they have added two new distributors for this product. This means you have more locations to help you find the replacement parts you need to keep your UT-6 Trailer UnderTray Aerodynamic System in working order and keep saving money on fuel during the months and years ahead.

SmartTruck's UT-6 Trailer UnderTray Aerodynamic System was first introduced in October 2010, according to SmartTruck and auto shipping industry sources, and helps users reduce fuel costs by about 7 percent for the base model and about 10 percent with the full UT-6 trailer system. Significant savings that could definitely save transport drivers money, if true, and possible savings you definitely want to check out, just in case.

SmartTruck recently did a little work on the UT-6 system to create a base system with nearly the same performance as more expensive models, but at a much lower cost to the user, according to the company. Just how successful the company was in enhancing the UT-Trailer system, while keeping the cost of the system to the user under control, is going to be the question during the weeks and months ahead? We'll have to wait and see what the vehicle shipping experts out on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America think during the miles ahead?

Vehicle Shipping Drivers

Transport drivers in the business of shipping cars overseas for a living interested in the latest news concerning a possible long-term transportation authorization bill for 2011 will be interested in the latest developments in this area. Sources in the transport industry of the United States of America believe that the people in Washington could be starting to think seriously about implementing this idea during the miles ahead. According to the latest news, House and Senate committees will be holding initial meetings this week on this subject, and United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has apparently stated that his goal is to have a long-term transportation authorization bill signed by August of 2011.

This news will certainly get the attention of transport drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices concerned about the need to see this idea implemented during the miles ahead in the United States of America. Support for this idea is starting to come from all areas of American business and government and this is just what's needed in order to make sure we build the momentum necessary to make sure a new transportation bill becomes reality during the weeks and months ahead. A new long-term transportation plan for the nation is essential to keeping the auto shipping roads and highways of America in great shape and making the job of transporting cars to destination on time and budget as safe as humanly possible. Hopefully, a few miles down the road a new plan is in place and we are talking about all of the jobs created and work that has been done in making America stronger, and the roads safer.

Car Haulers Can Attend CONEXPO for Free

Transport drivers in the business of shipping cars overseas that would like a free trip to Las Vegas to take in CONEXPO-CON/AG in March can have their chance by entering Caterpillar's online sweepstakes contest. Caterpillar recently announced this online sweepstakes featuring a trip to Las Vegas to take in the convention to the transport world. Caterpillar is also planning to unveil its new vocational transport truck during the convention as well, according to transport industry sources, and this sweepstakes is part of the companies plans to show the world its new vocational truck. All of the news on this new vocational transport truck for the trucking industry of the United States has been positive, so far, and Caterpillar is certainly looking forward to showing the world this new transport vehicle.

Transport drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices lucky enough to win the sweepstakes will receive two VIP access passes to take in the invitation-only affair unveiling Caterpillar's new vocational truck to the world on Sunday, March 20. They'll also receive roundtrip airfare for two to Las Vegas to take in the VIP party, accommodations for five nights at a selected Las Vegas hotel, five days of car rental, $750 to spend, and tickets to attend CONEXPO. A great opportunity to take in one of the best conventions of the year, spend time with other truckers, and have fun taking in some of the local attractions of Las Vegas.

Transport drivers in the car shipping business that would like to enter the sweepstakes can submit entries online through until February 22 on the DriveCat website. You can also take a look at the sweepstakes rules and more information on the sweepstakes and Caterpillar's truck line, according to the people over at Caterpillar. Don't wait to long to enter the sweepstakes, or you might forget, and you definitely don't want to miss out on your chance.

Undistracted Vehicle Transport

Transport drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices that have been watching the unfolding drama around the concern over distracted drivers operating vehicles on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America will be interested in the latest news concerning this affair. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is at work on a new distracted driving transportation program aimed squarely at transport fleets operating on the roads and highways of America during the miles ahead. According to the latest sources in the transport industry of the United States the agency plans on rolling this new program out for all to see sometime in 2011.

Considering the previous history of similar transport safety ideas and programs, transport drivers in the business of shipping cars overseas probably aren't getting to excited by this news. The good news is that transport safety experts are working on ways to train transport drivers to use the tools they need in a safer manner as we head into the second decade of the century of the environment. We'll have to be patient and wait for safety experts and other parties to finish the work on this new distracted driving program, before we can comment on the process, or finished product.

There has been a growth in applications available in mobile technology platforms that the transport driver and industry can use to help them reduce the distractions that exist in modern car carriers. Transport drivers and firms that haven't had the time to check out some of these application might want to slow down a bit and take the time to look at what these new transport tools can do to help them reduce the threat of distractions in the cabs of the transport vehicles they implement.

Affordable Health Care for Vehicle Shipping

Drivers and firms operating car carriers out on the transport roads and highways of the United States wondering when we'll see plans to start a nationwide initiative aimed at making affordable health care more accessible for transport drivers can start to relax a little. The Healthy Trucking Association of America (HTAA) has recently announced plans to launch just such a plan across the nation during the miles ahead in order to make health care more affordable for transport drivers taking vehicles to destination on a daily basis.

The plans include a joint project with the Convenient Care Association (CCA), the national trade group representing the retail-based convenient care industry of the United States of America, and the offering of expanded medical services specifically for the transport drivers of America at retail clinics nationwide. Transport drivers shipping cars overseas will soon have access to a variety of medical services customized for the transport drivers of the nation, like Department of Transportation examinations, treatment of acute illnesses, chronic disease management, smoking cessation and weight loss management services designed to help truckers stay healthy.

Sources in the car shipping industry indicate that Convenient Care Association clinics are located in retail locations like pharmacies and large supermarkets across the United States of America. This according to many transport drivers and experts makes the medical services these clinics provide a lot easier to access than the traditional doctors office or emergency rooms transport drivers can visit across North America. They are also trying to make these clinics more trucking-friendly by providing better parking services and other services designed specifically to make the life of the American trucker out on the roads better during the miles ahead.

New Piston for the Car Transporter

Transport drivers and firms in the business of shipping cars overseas have a new heavy-duty piston to help improve the fuel economy and lower the emissions of the transport vehicle they operate during the miles ahead in the United States of America. Federal-Mogul has just announced the arrival of the next generation of the Monosteel piston that has been helping transport firms and drivers reduce the cost of transport operations, for years, according to many experts. Called Magnum Monosteel, the new design of this piston reduces the overall weight of the piston by up to 7 percent and includes design features to help reduce friction and fuel costs, while lowering emissions of a car shipping vehicle, according to Federal-Mogul.

Sources around the transport industry of the United States indicate that the Magnum Monosteel piston is currently under going development tests with transport firms in the United States and Europe. Like the original Monosteel, the new Magnum Monosteel pistons have patented dual friction-welded construction, which enables larger cooling galleries for superior high temperature resistance and strength to withstand the highest cylinder pressures found in the modern heavy-duty car transport. The new Magnum Monosteel implements a unique double-band piston skirt design, which according to the engineers and scientists over at Federal-Mogul is the first piston to use this design. The double-band skirt helps to reduce frictional drag and reduces the overall piston skirt area by 40 percent, which is the main reason this new piston is able to reduce overall friction and mass, according to the experts.

Car Haulers Need to be Ready for Anything

Transport professionals out on the roads and highways of the United States of America car shipping to Puerto Rico never know when they might need a jumper starter to help them start a troublesome transport vehicle that just won't start. Having a 12-volt commercial jump starter could save time and money and help a transport driver keep customers cars heading to destination in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner in the United States of America. The multipurpose Solar 3001 Clore Automotive 12-Volt Commercial Charger/Starter includes an onboard air compressor and 5-foot retractable jumper cables for ease of use and convenience on the road.

The Solar 3001 Close Automotive 12-Volt Commercial Charger also includes large pneumatic wheels and a small size which will allow professionals in the business of shipping cars overseas to move this unit around with ease, according to Clore Automotive. The Solar 3001 12-Volt Commercial Charger also adds the ability of a heavy-duty onboard compressor with auto shut-off and an adjustable preset pressure, and includes a rugged, high impact case and industrial grade design and engineering strong enough for every day use in all environments, according to Close Automotive. The EZ View control panel included makes it easy to watch the progress of the job and the large gauges make it easy to see what's happening at a distance.

The professional car transporter out on the roads and highways of the United States during the winter months ahead is probably going to need a heavy-duty 12-volt commercial grade jumper starter at some point during the winter. The Solar 3001 could be the tool that saves you money and keeps your transport vehicle on the roads and moving to destination.

Auto Shipping Will Need More Drivers

Transport firms in the business of controlling car shipping prices could have trouble finding drivers for their transport vehicles in a few years time, according to many transport experts looking at the future. The transport experts over at FTR Associates believe that by the time the transport industry of the United States of America makes it to 2012, there could be shortage of professionals transport drivers to help move customers cars to destination in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner during the miles ahead. They indicate that as many as 400,000 more drivers could be needed to help the transport industry of the United States keep the cargo moving to destination in America by the time 2012 rolls down the road.

What issues will contribute to the shortage of transport drivers for the job of keeping the trucks moving to destination in the United States of America in the future? The professionals over at FTR Associates think that there could be limits to how fast transport fleets in the years ahead will be able to recruit the drivers they need. They also think that regulatory issues will take some drivers out of the available professional transport drivers pool in the miles ahead for firms in the business of shipping cars overseas and the transport industry of the United States in general. In addition, they point out changes in the state laws could keep drivers of questionable immigration status from getting a commercial driver's license to operate in America. There are even a few hints that the coming driver shortage could be the largest shortage of drivers in the history of auto transport and the business of transport in of the United States of America.

Auto Shipping Vehicles Evolving

There are a lot of changes coming down the road for firms shipping cars overseas in the United States of America, the transport vehicles they'll be implementing in their fleet operations will be totally changed in a few decades time. The new greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency regulations for the heavy-duty trucks that will be driving along the roads and highways of the United States in the miles ahead is going to mean changes for transport firms in America car shipping to Puerto Rico and is going to require the trucks of the future be a totally different animal, according to many transport professionals. The trucks of the future will all use engines designed and engineered to both be more fuel efficient and use different types of fuel for transport. These vehicles will also be the most aerodynamic transport trucks to drive on the roads of America, by implementing low rolling resistant tires, speed limiters, idle reduction and other environmentally-friendly tools, and additional new technologies designed during the miles ahead.

This evolution in the transport vehicles firms trying to control auto shipping rates will be using in the years ahead to deliver customers vehicles in an efficient, reliable and cost-effective manner will lead to the development of heavy-duty transport vehicles that will probably only slightly resemble the transport trucks of old, according to many truck manufacturers and transport firms. The United States Environment Protection Agency's SmartWay program also appears to be the favorite of the government, according to many transport professionals watching the evolution of heavy-duty trucks in America, and the heavy-duty trucks of old are no longer viable for transport firms in the United States of America as we enter the second decade of the century of the environment.

Need a Bumper for Your Auto Shipping Transport?

Having a strong bumper on your auto transport can protect the body of your transport vehicle from the little bumps that are very expensive to fix and a new bumper makes your truck look professional and ready for work. Alliance Parts is now offering transport professionals of the United States of America a variety of customizable aftermarket bumpers suitable for about a dozen major truck brands that can protect your transport vehicle while out on the roads and highways of North America. Available options for these customizable aftermarket bumpers includes chrome, painted steel and stainless steel bumpers for about 130 different models of heavy duty transport trucks.

Sources in the business of shipping cars overseas indicate that Alliance's website has a bumper configuration tool that allows users to select the shape, size and cutouts that best suit their transport vehicle. Meaning that with just a few clicks you can create the perfect bumper design for your heavy duty transport vehicle and then print it out and head over to see your Alliance dealer to get the bumper you desire. Sources also indicate that these bumpers are made in the USA, and delivery is fast and reliable, which will minimize the amount of time your transport vehicle is in the shop.

If you're a car transporter that wants to check out these customizable aftermarket bumpers contact Alliance Parts directly, or stop by one of the 1,000s of retail locations across North America providing Alliance Parts for the transport industry.

Car Haulers in New Jersey

You won't find any snow on your auto transport if you're operating in the Garden State of the United States in the next few days, at least the latest weather forecasts are calling for no snow in the near future. If it does snow, you probably want to make sure you clear snow and ice off of your transport vehicle, or you could be assessed a fine of up to $75 for not making sure you take care of this job. Starting October 20, this rule affects the job of transporting cars to destination in New Jersey, and you definitely want to make sure that if it snows you don't allow snow and ice to build up on your truck cab or trailer.

If snow or ice falls from your vehicle transport and causes property damage or hurts someone, you could be given a hefty fine. This doesn't affect snow and ice accumulating on a transport vehicle out on the roads of North America that's heading to a place to have the snow and ice removed. This new idea in New Jersey doesn't seem to meet the logic-test that transport professionals have been putting it through as occupational health and safety legislation in place usually prohibits transport drivers from climbing to the top of trailers, without the proper safety equipment.

The latest thought in connection with this idea includes using the collected revenue from fines issued under the new ruling to create a snow and ice removal safety fund, which according to many professionals in the business of shipping cars overseas would provide incentives for fleets and truckstops to install snow removal equipment in their facilities in the future. There's also a concern that other municipalities looking for ways to generate revenue will see this idea as a great way to put more money in their coffers in the miles ahead.

Vehicle Shipping Professionals Were in Attendance

Professionals that determine the auto shipping rates in the United States of America were on hand for TMW Systems user conference in Dallas during the recently held 24th annual event. Reports indicate that about 1,400 transport professionals were on hand for the event and this meant they had to find a few extra rooms to handle the overflow. This is an increase of about 400 people in attendance at this affair, which could mean that transport professionals in the United States are starting to take a closer look at the products being offered by TMW Systems. Sources at TMW Systems indicate that the turn out exceeds their desires for the event and they're looking forward to seeing how many professionals turn out for the event next year.

This year's event actually had to be moved from the original location at the Gaylord Opryland hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, after the hotel sustained damage due to flooding. They do expect to hold next year's TMW Systems user conference at the same location in Nashville, Tennessee, but professionals that drive car carriers should probably wait until sometime in 2011, before seeing if this is the final location for next year's affair.

Professionals in the business of shipping cars overseas that want to check out next year's TMW Systems user conference and the possible benefits this firms products could have for improving their business operations should contact TMW Systems directly. This could be the event that provides you with important information and contacts that could help your firm improve their business opportunities in the century of the environment.

Ford, Toyota to Reprogram Hybrid Brakes, Software to be Fixed in Recalls, car moving, moving cars

Both Ford and Toyota are recalling their hybrid cars with similar braking issues. The big news of the day is that Toyota will be announcing a recall of its Prius to do a programming fix on its breaking system. Ford, while not calling it a recall, is doing a similar reprogramming of the breaking system on its Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids.

In hybrids, the brakes are used to recharge the batteries when you get the car moving forward, but reverts to conventional stopping functions when the brake pedal is pushed down. The problem with the Prius appears to be that the brakes are slow to change over from recharging mode to stopping-the-car mode. The Fusion/Milan brakes are having much the same problem, which may be a bug of the type of regenerative braking system used in hybrids.

New technologies sometimes need some time to get all the bugs out, and drivers of this first major wave of hybrids may essentially be beta-testers. When Ford and Toyota are having the same type of problem, it might be the technology that did them wrong rather than a particular in-house problem.

Toyota will want to get back to moving cars out to dealers as soon as possible, and this doesn’t help matter. However, if it is a programming fix, it should be easier to administer and could be done in a few minutes rather than the half-hour estimated to fix the brakes on the non-hybrid cars in Toyota’s fleet.

What other glitches does Toyota have? At this rate, Murphy’s Law would say at least one more bug has to come out.

Sources: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100204/AU...to-recall-Prius
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100204/CARNEWS/100209951