Jun 062010
Jun 062010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CHRYSLER / TOWN & COUNTRY 2008-2009
DODGE / GRAND CARAVAN 2008-2009
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V235000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 284831
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2007. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION.
Consequence:
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR, OVERHEATING THE LATCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 062010
Thrustmaster has created the ultimate cockpit that puts you in the driver’s seat of your favorite racing games
New York, NY – (May 26, 2010) – Thrustmaster, the innovative PC and console accessory brand, unveils its newest gaming accessory release: a pre-equipped, streamlined, Ferrari-licensed cockpit, that’s foldable and ready to be set up anywhere. The Ferrari Wireless GT Cockpit 430 Scuderia Edition is a cockpit ensemble featuring a built-in wheel and pedal set, for PlayStation® 3 and PC. It lets users experience the thrills of racing under conditions very close to those on real race tracks – without having to leave their living room. This compact, practical and efficient racing cockpit will be available in June 2010 for the SRP $249.99.
Wireless Cockpit Ensemble – The cockpit ensemble is wireless, featuring a range of more than 10 meters and 50 hours of battery life: it’s got everything you need for great performance, whether in quick runs around the track, or endurance racing.
Jun 062010
The world’s fastest lawnmower, the Countax Project Runningblade sets a new land speed record of 87.833mph.
Oxford, United Kingdom, May 27, 2010 — On Saturday 22nd May, the Countax Runningblade mower broke the record for the World’s Fastest Lawnmower, by travelling at 86.069mph at Pendine Sands in Wales.
The old record, held by Bob Cleveland from the USA, had stood by 80.792mph since 2006, and Bob had flown to the UK especially to witness the record being broken.
The mower was driven by Don Wales, grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell, and nephew of Donald Campbell, who between them broke over 20 World land and water speed records. Don now holds 9 UK land speed records including the World Record for a Steam car at 148mph on Edwards Airforce base, California in August 2009.
The team returned to the sands on Sunday, determined to extend the record further, and successfully achieved a new World Record of 87.833mph, before the surface of the sand deteriorated, preventing any further attempts.