Official NHTSA Safety Recalls Summary May 27, 2019
May 28, 2019
NHTSA Safety Recalls Indexed May 27, 2019: Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. Volvo, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Porsche, Mazda, Jaguar, Ford, Acura, Honda, Forest River, Livin' Lite, Fleetwood, Holiday Rambler, Utilimaster, Spencer, Altec, S ... Continue reading
May 17, 2019
“The truth stands: imported autos and auto parts are simply not a national security threat," said AIADA President and CEO Cody Lusk. "Using this spurious claim as justification to force our trading partners into new negotiations will only create more uncertainty for America’s entire auto industry, including our cou ... Continue reading
NHTSA: Most Deadly Cars To Drive In U.S.
May 15, 2019
By Julie Blackley Small Cars and Sports Cars are the Most Deadly Occupant fatalities from car crashes occur almost twice as often in subcompact cars and sports cars compared to the average vehicle, according to the latest study from the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and more than 25 million cars from t ... Continue reading
British Marques Auction Features Jaguar Restoration Projects
Apr 30, 2019
A number of Jaguar restoration projects are set to be auctioned at the British Marques sale in association with the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club at Heythrop Park on the 11th May. E-types, XK150s and XK120s in varying conditions are being offered to new homes and these cars come with some wonderful history. ... Continue reading
JAGUAR RESTORATION PROJECTS TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER AT SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS BRITISH MARQUES SALE
Apr 29, 2019
A number of Jaguar restoration projects are set to be auctioned at the British Marques sale in association with the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club at Heythrop Park on the 11th May. E-types, XK150s and XK120s in varying conditions are being offered to new homes and these cars come with some wonderful history. ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2019
EVs and the Environment: The Discussion Continues Last summer, California highway police pulled over pop star Justin Bieber as he sped through Los Angeles in an attempt to shake the paparazzi. He was driving a hybrid electric car—not just any hybrid, mind you, but a chrome-plated Fisker Karma, a US $100 000 plug-in h ... Continue reading
JAGUAR I-PACE THREEPEATS WORLD CAR AWARDS
Apr 17, 2019
I-PACE is the first model ever to win three World Car titles in the 15-year history of the awards. This latest win for the I-PACE, awarded at the New York International Auto Show by a panel of 86 motoring journalists from 24 countries, comes just weeks after it claimed the European Car of Year title, and affirms its st ... Continue reading
IIHS Cars For Teens - Updated Recommendations +VIDEO
Mar 31, 2019
IIHS tightens criteria for recommended used vehicles for teens ARLINGTON, Va. — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is applying more stringent criteria to its list of recommended used vehicles for teens, as recent safety improvements have percolated down to lower-cost used cars, SUVs, minivans and pickups. ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2019
March 27, 2019; LMC reported that in 1996, the first-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK played a big part in popularizing the retractable hard-top design that other convertibles would go on to emulate. European sales of the convertible bodystyle subsequently peaked during the mid-noughties, with over 400,000 sold in 2004, as ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2019
NHTSA RECALLS : Subaru; BMW; Jaguar; Mazda; Fiat; Audi; RAM; Rover; Volvo; Bentley; Proterra, Hino; KYMCO; Winnebago; Heartland; Trail King; Forest River; Global Bus; Spartan; Mack Truck; Stoughton; Keystone; Gillig; Lifeline ... Continue reading
Jaguar I-Pace Named UK 2019 Car Of The Year 2019
Mar 1, 2019
The Jaguar I-PACE has emerged victorious at the UK Car of the Year Awards 2019, after a closely fought battle with three other manufacturers. Having been named the Best Executive car when the category winners were announced in February, the Jaguar was pitted against the 11 other triumphant new cars to fight it out for ... Continue reading
New 2020 Jaguar XE Offers More Luxury, Technology, and Better Value
Feb 27, 2019
The new Jaguar XE delivers an enhanced exterior design, all-new luxurious interior and advanced technologies, including a segment-first ClearSight rear view mirror, utilizing a wide-angle rear facing camera. The XE also becomes first-in-class to offer a diesel variant compliant with the stringent RDE2 NOx emissions lim ... Continue reading
J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)
Feb 13, 2019
Vehicle Dependability Significantly Improves for Most Automakers On a day when people traditionally demonstrate their love for another person, consumers’ affection for their three-year-old vehicles is equally apparent in the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. ... Continue reading
Cold Weather Can Cut Electric Car Range Over 40%
Feb 7, 2019
The AP reported that cold temperatures can sap electric car batteries, temporarily reducing their range by more than 40 percent when interior heaters are used, a new study found. The study of five electric vehicles by AAA also found that high temperatures can cut into battery range, but not nearly as much as the cold. ... Continue reading
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