* US woman youngest to row solo across an ocean Mar 16, 2010
Early in the trip, Spotz broke the cable that allowed her to steer with her foot as she rowed, forcing her to use a cumbersome hand steering system. A day before landfall, Spotz smelled smoke. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Shanghai GM to recall Chevrolet Captiva off-road Mar 13, 2010
Shanghai GM to recall Chevrolet Captiva off-road vehicles due to faulty steering systems - People's Daily Online ... Shanghai GM to recall Chevrolet Captiva off-road vehicles due to faulty steering systems ... Shanghai GM would recall the Chevrolet Captiva 2006, 2007 and 2008 off-road vehicles due to ineffective steering systems in the Chinese mainland starting on Friday, the country's top quality watchdog said. (People's Daily Online, China)
GM recalls compact cars to fix power steering Mar 4, 2010
3 million compact cars to replace a motor in the power steering system. Vehicles affected are the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, both sold in the United States; 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada; and the 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
GM To Recall 1.3 Million Cars Mar 3, 2010
The massive recall centers on those sudden failures of the power steering systems in Chevrolet Cobalts and some Pontiac G5s. The GM recall includes the following. (Click2Houston, TX)
Maruti takes 1 L A-Stars off roads Feb 24, 2010
In 1997, the company recalled 50,000 Maruti 800s to fix a problem with a faulty pinion in the steering systems. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Toyotas Search for a Solution Feb 24, 2010
Akio Toyoda will sit before a panel of U.S. congressmen Wednesday and try to explain why Toyotathe world's largest automaker and a company founded by his grandfathersold cars with runaway accelerators, erratic brakes and undependable steering systems. As Gerald Meyers sees it, the senior management of Toyota would love to do the right things for the company, for their customers and for the regulatory agenciesif only they had a clue as to what the right course of action was. (Slate)
Stocks Fall After Biggest Rally in 11 Weeks; Honda, Inpex, JTekt Decline Feb 23, 2010
6 percent to 934 yen, the in the Nikkei 225, on concern Toyota may recall Corollas fitted with steering systems supplied by the parts maker. Honda, Japans No. 2 automaker behind Toyota, lost 2. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Weather could delay, move landing Feb 21, 2010
On Saturday, a day after departing the station more than 200 miles above Earth, Endeavour's crew tested thrusters and steering systems it will need to navigate the fiery plunge through Earth's atmosphere. Zamka and pilot Terry Virts will fire Endeavour's jets to start the drop from orbit a little more than an hour before the planned touchdown. (Florida Today)
Another Toyota Recall? Feds Eye Corolla Feb 18, 2010
NHTSA Concerned About Accidents, Injuries Tied to Runaway Steering Systems ... The will open an investigation into a possible flaw in the steering systems for the 2009-2010 Corolla, likely to lead to another massive recall for , has learned. (ABC News)
First drive: Toyota Camry Hybrid Feb 10, 2010
The electric power steering system on the Camry Hybrid isnt overloaded with feel but does a decent job of isolating bumps from the driver. The ride of the Camry Hybrid is also well controlled, delivering reasonable levels of comfort. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Privatization plan to bolster state revenues Feb 9, 2010
General Motors Co., which makes the compact car, said Tuesday that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into complaints of failing power steering systems in the Cobalt, making it tougher to control at low speeds. GM and the federal agency have received a total of 1,132 complaints about the car's power steering system, including reports of 11 accidents, said Tom Wilkinson, a GM spokesman. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Handcycles make their debut in Melbourne race Feb 4, 2010
Using a combination of bicycling and wheelchair technology, the three-wheeled, hand-pedaled trikes offer a wide range of options in seating, gearing, pedal placement, and steering systems. "Handcycles offer designs that will work for just about every disability out there," said Chris Peterson, founder and principal designer for Top End, the event's co-sponsor and a leading manufacturer of premium handcycles and racing wheelchairs. (Florida Today)
Ag Leader ParaDyme Feb 2, 2010
Ag Leader Technology Inc. has unveiled ParaDyme, a full-featured steering system with integrated wireless and cellular communication capabilities for remote diagnostics. The patented dual-antenna roof module provides operators automatic steering control with sub-inch accuracy, improving product placement and fuel efficiency while significantly reducing operator fatigue. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
2011 BMW 550i GT Jan 29, 2010
Variable ratio power steering delivers perfect weight and feedback under all conditions, and an available four-wheel steering system tightens the turning circle to a compact car-like dime at low speeds, while helping maintain stability at the blistering velocities the 550i GT is capable of. Despite its appearance, this is a car that always begs you to drive it a little harder than you are. (Fox News)
Stricken oil tanker approved to sail after making repairs Jan 19, 2010
The tanker remained on course during its 30 minutes without power -- never losing control of its steering system -- and had just exited the Sound when the tugs took control, Kennedy said. All the same, the advisory council and an Alaska U.S. senator pointed at the incident as a reason why the Sound's tanker escort system -- bolstered after the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill in the Sound -- should not be sacrificed. (Anchorage Daily News)
For sale. One sedate owner Jan 12, 2010
Ryan Ogle is selling his ''motorised drinking couch'', a banged-up green armchair attached to the back-half and motor of a 50cc scooter and a steering system sourced from a scrap-metal yard. Bludy good fun and you never need worry about the long walk to get your next pie ever again,'' he says on the auction website Trade Me. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
