Honda Airbag Recalls

December 29th, 2011

Auto Auction ShippingHonda has recalled airbags in certain models of it’s vehicles that when deployed, would apply too much pressure.

The models affected include:

  • 2001 & 2002 Accord
  • 2001 to 2003 Civic
  • 2001 to 2003 Odyssey
  • 2002 & 2003 Pilot
  • 2002 & 2003 Acura 3.2 TL
  • 2003 Acura 3.2 CL

Although an important recall, it is important to recognize the ability that technology has given the auto industry. It is because of technology that this airbag malfunction was identified, which specific vehicles were affected, and the ability for quickly and efficiently getting the message out to Honda’s consumers. The importance of identifying a problem in manufacturing is a necessary part of the auto industry. The key issue is that with the evolution of technology and safety procedures implemented into automobiles is that there can be errors made. Minimizing the risk to consumers is the top priority, which Honda has done and is taking proper procedures to correct. Through the inconvenience and risk factors of errors that can arise, the positive advancements made in strides by the auto industry continue to improve standards and keep consumers safe. If you are looking to ship your automobile for auto auction shipping, Direct Connect Auto can provide you with an instant quote to assist you with all of your shipping needs.


Driving Tips for Winter Weather

December 27th, 2011

Seasonal Car ShippingWinter is quickly approaching and it is an important time of year to know what you need to do to prepare your vehicle for the unpredictable weather changes ahead. Below are some tips to keep in mind before you leave the house.

  • Do not use cruise control and avoid using your emergency break during cold snowy and rainy weather.
  • Bridges and ramps are the first to freeze over.
  • Be sure your vehicle has ample windshield wiper fluid, antifreeze, and your tires are properly inflated.
  • If you begin to skid or slide, take your foot off the gas pedal and steer into the skid.
  • Keep a small box of items in your truck in case of an emergency filled with: blankets, batteries, first aid kit,
  • Be sure you have your cell phone and charger.
  • Fully clean off your windshield, headlights, and break lights before driving.

Weather can cause unpredictable glitches in your commute. It is important to take things slow and take precautions before starting your automobile. Snow, ice, and temperature all have an effect on the weather, so stay informed about the current weather and forecasted weather. Technology and safety features installed in automobiles today are extremely important and helpful. However, during winter weather, the driver must take all precautions possible to arrive safely to the intended destination. Are you interested in shipping your vehicle but have concerns about unpredictable weather changes? Direct Connect Auto offers seasonal car shipping method will allow your vehicle to arrive at your destination undamaged and at an affordable rate.


Subaru BRZ

December 22nd, 2011

Get a Free Auto Shipping QuoteSubaru has released a sports car, the BRZ model. The sports coupe was joint-engineered by Toyota. It promotes reliability and safety, packaged in a sports model. The BRZ is lightweight and low to the ground. It contains ample luggage space and is made for daily driving. With efficiency and power, the BRZ is a welcomed addition to the Subaru line.

Innovation and design aspects are constantly evolving in the automobile industry. Automakers reinvent their brand in order to keep up with trends in technology and to appease consumers. More importantly, automakers are furthering possibilities and features in cars, trucks, and SUVs, which change and evolve with its consumers. The needs and wants of consumers is first and foremost important to those designing and crafting automobiles because individuals are always looking to purchase new vehicles. The ever-changing industry is allowing consumers to be heard and automakers to develop in endless ways due to technology advancements. If you are looking to ship your vehicle, Direct Connect Auto can assist you in receiving an instant shipping quote.


Future of Car Technology

December 20th, 2011

The Future of Auto TransportationThe future of car technology has become extremely hopeful with the integration of advancements within the auto industry. Automakers such as Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, have opened the door to the evolution of the automobile as it is defined today. Technology has become infused with safety systems, which are becoming standard in luxury cars today. With the incorporation of GPS, sensors, and the Internet, cars, much like phones, are becoming smarter. This evolution is directly benefiting the consumer and the industry as a whole.

The auto industry has consistently through history evolved with the times and new technologies that were available. However, today, technology is available at a rapid pace. The auto industry has held on and automakers have continued to push the boundaries of what consumers thought was possible. What was once an idea in a “future” car is able to come to life today because of technology. Innovation has and will continue to reinvent the auto industry into any direction technology allows it to travel. If you are looking to ship your classic car, Direct Connect Auto can assist you with our open or enclosed carriers. We are here to aid you with your move or relocation.

 


Mercedes-Benz Traffic Jam Technology

December 15th, 2011

Car ShippingMercedes-Benz has created the technology capability to make traffic a little easier on drivers. Mercedes-Benz has designed the ability to enable a setting where the driver can preset a distance at which the vehicle will follow the car in front of them. The car can drive itself around turns and bends in the road while keeping the vehicle safely within the lane up to a 25mph speed. The driver must have one hand on the wheel with the Distronic technology in order for the system to work. If there are any signs of inactivity from the driver, the system will alert the driver for five seconds until giving full control back to the driver.

This Distronic technology is ideal for stop and go traffic, and an extremely innovative piece of software. It is essential in the automobile industry to keep up with and utilize technology that is available. Incorporating new technologies within vehicle designs is a creative luxury that automakers are allowed. Technology also allows for the evolution of new and current vehicles to become available to meet the wants and needs of consumers. If you are looking to ship your automobile, Direct Connect Auto has the experience and reliability you have been seeking.


BMW Emergency Stop Assistant

December 13th, 2011

BMW ShippingBMW has created an emergency stop assistant allows the vehicle to take control. In cases of health emergencies, where the driver is unable to continue driving, BMW’s emergency stop assistant keeps the vehicle in the lane and by using sensors and GPS technology, slowly changes lanes until the automobile is able to stop on the shoulder lane. BMW is also working within the health industry and medical field on a device, which would allow the driver’s vitals to be able to be monitored within the car.

This is an essential advancement within the auto industry. Technology allows for automobiles to become infused with everyday safety needs of its consumers. The capabilities are beginning to be incorporated into the practicality needed today in vehicle design. The fact that there is technology available to sense instantly the surrounding cars and lanes in an emergency situation is what makes the automobile industry an innovative and continuously evolving in order to meet the needs and concerns of its consumers. If you are in search of a reliable company to ship your boat, Direct Connect Auto can assist you with any and all of your boat transportation needs.


Toyota’s Smartphone on Four Wheels

December 8th, 2011

Shipping Cars InternationallyToyota has a future concept in the making, the “Fun Vii.” This concept is meant to simulate a smart phone or tablet on both the vehicle’s exterior and interior. For example, by using touch sensitive external panels, the color of the car can change when selected, while text and photos could also be displayed. This innovative concept created by Toyota is a sneak peak into the technology available in the design and capabilities available to the automobile industry.

Toyota’s “Fun Vii” design is a window of possibility due to the availability of technology. Technology has become integrated and essential in the auto industry. Although aspects of the “Fun Vii” are esthetically pleasing to consumers, the possibilities of technology integrated in automobiles are endless.  The advances in safety and design features continue to evolve and allow consumers to be safer and efficient. This is important to buyers and to create ways to decrease harmful effects on the environment. No matter the evolution of vehicles, the possible advances in the auto industry will continue to be positively effected through technology. If you have found your ideal vehicle and need it shipped internationally, Direct Connect Auto can assist you with any and all of our auto shipping needs.


Mini Cooper Transformation

December 6th, 2011

Affordable Auto ShippingEarlier in 2011 the Mini Cooper released its Cooper Coupe. This model had fewer seats and a separated trunk. The Mini Cooper has evolved this model yet again into the Cooper Roadster. The latest model is extremely similar to the Cooper Coupe. However, the Cooper Roadster contains parking sensors, a dimming mirror, and is a manual convertible. It contains many features that are visually aesthetic to those who already love the Mini Cooper models. The Cooper Roadster is expected to be available in the United States in early 2012.

The evolution of cars is a very intriguing change. Trends effect what consumers look for in a vehicle, but often, automobiles set trends as well. The technology that cars are capable of, such as parking sensors, sets standards for both the tech industry and how that technology will be incorporated by car manufacturers. The technology is often available, but it is the innovation of the auto designers and manufacturers that make the options available and tangible for the everyday consumer. If you are looking to ship your car because you are moving Direct Connect Auto can quickly assist you in receiving an instant shipping quote.


Europe Seat Mii

December 1st, 2011

Car Shipping QuoteSeat will release the Mii in Spain. It is a sporty, three door vehicle that is just 3550mm in length. The Mii will contain Bluetooth, built in gps, and an onboard computer. One of the most innovative features about the Mii will be its safety assist laser system. The system allows for anticipation of a collision occurring and as a result brakes automatically. Seat’s Mii is said to be available in spring of 2012.

Technology is constantly evolving and the evidence is in new vehicles that are being released. The new features in automobiles are not just installed to be flashy, but serve a purpose. The consumer is the number one priority, without them the auto industry would no longer exist. Attention must be kept with new products, however, technology allows for manufacturers to utilize the most up to date tools to keep consumers safe. If you are looking to purchase a vehicle online and need it shipped, Direct Connect Auto can aid you in your move.

 


Paint Suppliers Support Auto Industry

November 29th, 2011

Enclosed Carrier Car ShippingPaint manufactures for automobiles are a massive commerce as well as a vital component to the automobile industry. Color is an important part of the overall vehicle experience for the consumer. The newest technology and innovation are being combined to decrease the carbon footprint of layering systems involved in application of paint used on automobiles without decreasing its aesthetics. Chemistry is involved. Formulas are being altered and created in order to reduce overhead costs for paint suppliers and to keep the automobile industry up to date and forward with the direction of eco-friendly vehicles. The innovation is headed in a direction that there are talks of one day being able to obtain an auto paint formula that corrects itself that will correct itself due to a chemical reaction if scratched.

The forward thinking in regards to auto paint and coating may seem small in comparison to the vehicle overall. However, this innovation is one of the many inspiring aspects, which upholds the auto industry, as we know it today. Evolution and willingness to listen to what consumers want in a product is the key to a successful company and industry. It will be informative to follow the evolution of auto paint and coating procedures and applications as time goes on. If you need a car shipper and are concerned about that new paint job you just received, we at Direct Connect Auto offer enclosed carriers. This is a way for you to receive your vehicle in pristine condition, unaffected by any weather or seasonal conditions.


 
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