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Z4 By Joshua Davis A Design Project At The Leading Edge

Artists love to venture along and even beyond the ragged edge, pushing the envelope as they work and progressively redefining what is possible. Just a few years ago, the design of the new BMW Z4 Coupé, for example, would have been considered impossible to build - the lines too extravagant, the panels too complex to manufacture. For New York-based designer Joshua Davis, feasibility problems are familiar ground: His works originate on the computer, and to date, they have been considered too complex to print. This common ground recently triggered a spell of close collaboration between Davis and BMW - giving rise to a limited edition of unique prints inspired by the new Z4 Coupé. Read More »

Lane Departure Warning System

The automobile industry is constantly introducing innovative technology, usually first on luxury vehicles. Some technologies like anti-lock braking, all-wheel drive, on-board navigation, and electronic stability control are examples of those that catch on and soon are available throughout the industry. Read More »

Recall of the 2006 Jeep Liberty

Make / Models / Years: JEEP / LIBERTY / 2006 Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Manufacturer’s Report Number : F02 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V036000 Mfg’s Report Date : FEB 07, 2006 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15536 Summary: On certain two wheel drive sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7 liter engines, the left oxygen ... Read More »

Recall of the 2006 Jeep Commander

Make / Models / Years: JEEP / COMMANDER / 2006 Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Manufacturer’s Report Number : F04 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V037000 Mfg’s Report Date : FEB 07, 2006 Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR Potential Number Of Units Affected : 24058 Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the integrated retractor bracket edge on the third row seat may contact ... Read More »

Recall of the 2006 Dodge Dakota and Ram and 2006 Mitsubushi Raider

Make / Models / Years: DODGE / DAKOTA / 2006 DODGE / RAM / 2006 MITSUBISHI / RAIDER / 2006 Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Manufacturer’s Report Number : F05 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V038000 Mfg’s Report Date : FEB 07, 2006 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 39274 Summary: On certain pickup trucks equipped ... Read More »

Recall of the 2006 Dodge Dakota and Durango and 2006 Mitsubushi Raider

Make / Models / Years: DODGE / DAKOTA / 2006 DODGE / DURANGO / 2006 MITSUBISHI / RAIDER / 2006 Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Manufacturer’s Report Number : F08 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V039000 Mfg’s Report Date : FEB 07, 2006 Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING Potential Number Of Units Affected : 79701 Summary: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility ... Read More »

Recall of the 2006 Nissan Altima and Maxima

Make / Models / Years: NISSAN / ALTIMA / 2006 NISSAN / MAXIMA / 2006 Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Manufacturer’s Report Number : NA NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V046000 Mfg’s Report Date : FEB 10, 2006 Component: SUSPENSION:REAR Potential Number Of Units Affected : 759 Summary: On certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, ... Read More »

Recall of the 2006 Dodge Durango

Make / Models / Years: DODGE / DURANGO / 2006 Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Manufacturer’s Report Number : F09 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V044000 Mfg’s Report Date : FEB 07, 2006 Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 335 Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. ... Read More »

Recall of the 2006 Ford F-150 and the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT

Make / Models / Years: FORD / F-150 / 2006 LINCOLN / MARK LT / 2006 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacturer’s Report Number : 06C11 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V033000 Mfg’s Report Date : FEB 06, 2006 Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number Of Units Affected : 211432 Summary: Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements ... Read More »