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This electric skateboard has your back

This backpack turns into an Electric skateboard in seconds. Equipped with front and back lights, brakes and two electric motors. You can learn more at movpak.com Transcript: This backpack turns into an electric skateboard in seconds. The electric skateboard Is equipped with front and back lights, brakes, and two electric motors. The board can go up to 15 mph, which is controlled by a remote. A full charge only takes 2 hours with 6 miles of range. Siri and Google integration can be u

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Jaguar recalls 1,500 XJ sedans over brake issues

A problem with the hydraulic brakes on the flagship XJ sedan has prompted Jaguar to issue a recall. The issue, as publicized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the notice you can read below, revolves around the brake line junctions

Hyundai Fined $17.35 Million For Delayed Recall

Hyundai recalled 27,500 of the cars in October 2012 just hours before the government opened an investigation

Hyundai has agreed to pay a $17.35 million fine for delayed reporting of a brake defect affecting Genesis luxury cars, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday.

Ford Announces Free Brake-Pad Offer If Customers Stop By Dealers

A set of Motorcraft brake pads for a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury, gets you get free replacements

Ford Motor Company is going beyond providing just basic maintenance for at least one part of its cars. As of now, if you buy a set of Motorcraft brake pads for a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury model, you get free replacements for as long as you own the vehicle.

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Brembo breaks out $115M Michigan plant expansion

Brembo has announced a major, $115-million investment in its Homer, MI factory (don't feel bad if you have no idea where Homer is, your author, a life-long Michigander, had to look it up on a map). The plant is about a 70-mile drive from Brembo's North American research and development headquarters in the Detroit suburb of Plymouth.

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