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Honda Canada Has Voluntarily Recalled 52,710 2011-2016 Odyssey Minivans

Honda Canada Has Voluntarily Recalled 52,710 2011-2016 Odyssey Minivans

Dec. 30, 2016 Honda Canada has voluntarily recalled 52,710 Odyssey minivans from the 2011-2016 model years to install additional springs and brackets onto the slide mechanism for the outer second row seats, free of charge. ... Continue reading

Polaris Recalls Sportsman 570 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Polaris Recalls Sportsman 570 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2016 Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) Hazard: The air intake duct can contact the fuel rail and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. ... Continue reading

Growing Used Car Market to Boost the Global Automotive Polishing Machine Market Through 2021, Says Technavio

Growing Used Car Market to Boost the Global Automotive Polishing Machine Market Through 2021, Says Technavio

Technavio has published a new report on the global automotive polishing machine market from 2017-2021. ... Continue reading

2017 North American International Auto Show: DENSO's Shows Virtual Reality and Interactive Exhibits

2017 North American International Auto Show: DENSO's Shows Virtual Reality and Interactive Exhibits

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 28, 2016 -- Global automotive supplier DENSO will showcase interactive and virtual reality displays to bring its autonomous driving, safety and environmental technologies to life at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center in Detroit, Jan. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL RECAP: December 26, 2016: Hyundai, Jeep, Dodge, Kia, Cherolet, Ford, Suzuki, RAM, Toyota, RV's

NHTSA RECALL RECAP: December 26, 2016: Hyundai, Jeep, Dodge, Kia, Cherolet, Ford, Suzuki, RAM, Toyota, RV's

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 19-25, 2016; Happy Holidays; VW TDI, Fiat Recalls, GM Over Stocked, EPA Says No, Drive To NAIAS In The Snow

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 19-25, 2016; Happy Holidays; VW TDI, Fiat Recalls, GM Over Stocked, EPA Says No, Drive To NAIAS In The Snow

* A final deal was reached between VW and U.S. regulators this week to buy back or repair 83,000 VW, Audi and Porsche vehicles with 3.0-liter diesel engines. The agreement is expected to result in the recall and repair of 75% of these vehicles when the modifications, which are not available yet, are approved by the EPA ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday December 24, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday December 24, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel ... Continue reading

Michelin's Tire Experts Advise Against Riding on Summer Tires in Wintery Climates

Michelin's Tire Experts Advise Against Riding on Summer Tires in Wintery Climates

World’s leading tire brand issues caution for drivers still running on summer tires GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 23, 2016 — With the abrupt and severe onset of winter weather this year, Michelin is advising all drivers to be aware of the climate restrictions of summer tires. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen to Recall 83,000 3.0 Liter Diesel Vehicles and Fund Mitigation Projects to Settle Allegations of Cheating Emissions Tests on Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche Vehicles

Volkswagen to Recall 83,000 3.0 Liter Diesel Vehicles and Fund Mitigation Projects to Settle Allegations of Cheating Emissions Tests on Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche Vehicles

Settlement requires Volkswagen to offer to buy back older vehicles, and spend $225 million to mitigate NOx pollution. Volkswagen will also repair newer vehicles to comply with the standards to which they were certified WASHINGTON Dewcember 21, 2016; In a second partial settlement announced today by the U.S. Environment ... Continue reading

NHTSA INVESTIGATION: Dodge Durango And Ram Pickup Roll Away

NHTSA INVESTIGATION: Dodge Durango And Ram Pickup Roll Away

WASHINGTON DC December 20, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that | U.S. vehicle safety officials said on Tuesday they have launched an investigation into about a million Fiat Chrysler Ram pickup trucks and SUVs prompted by complaints by some owners that the vehicles rolled away and crashed after bein ... Continue reading

Auto Care: An Easy Resolution That Makes Financial Sense

Auto Care: An Easy Resolution That Makes Financial Sense

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 19, 2016 -- With the cost of a new vehicle on the rise, the non-profit Car Care Council reminds drivers that caring for your current vehicle is an easy new year's resolution to keep, making more economic sense than purchasing a new one. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL RECAP: December 19, 2016: Mitsubishi, Maserati, Indian, Mercedes-Benz, RV's

NHTSA RECALL RECAP: December 19, 2016: Mitsubishi, Maserati, Indian, Mercedes-Benz, RV's

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

RepairPal's Ranking: Top 20 Most Expensive and Top 20 Most Affordable Cars To Repair:

RepairPal's Ranking: Top 20 Most Expensive and Top 20 Most Affordable Cars To Repair:

Top 20 Most Expensive and Top 20 Most Affordable Cars To Repair: ... Continue reading

XL Hybrids Aftermarket Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Truck Upfit

XL Hybrids Aftermarket Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Truck Upfit

BOSTON—XL Hybrids, Inc., the leader in connected fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced the launch of the company’s new product line, the XLP™ plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution. The XLP™ will be an industry-first Fleet-Ready™ solution offered as a ship- ... Continue reading

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