Feb 23, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model: HONDA / FIT Model Year(s): 2009-2010 Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: FEB 16, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V101000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 97,201 Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL ... Continue reading
Vehicle Inspections Help Consumers Fill Gaps in Vehicle History Reports
Feb 17, 2011
PR Newswire LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 17, 2011 LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 17, 2011 -- The vehicle history report has revolutionized used car shopping for buyers and sellers. Having accident and title history, DMV records and repair information has shined a light on what used to be a "he said/she said" account about a vehi ... Continue reading
Feb 17, 2011
PR Newswire LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2011 LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2011 -- WHAT: Mobile Productivity, Inc ., (MPi) (www.mpifix.com) a Las Vegas, NV based firm that provides profitability tools for auto dealer service departments, will be holding the final of "REV It UP", a nationwide contest for service technicians at MPi auto d ... Continue reading
Statement by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Regarding Expansion of Driver's Airbag Inflator Recall
Feb 17, 2011
February 09 2010 Honda has expanded a previously announced recall of certain 2001 and 2002 model-year vehicles to replace the driver's airbag inflator in an additional 378,758 vehicles in the U.S. The driver's airbag inflators in these vehicles may deploy with too much pressure, which can cause the inflator casing to r ... Continue reading
Feb 17, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif. February 16, 2011; Honda will recall 97,201 model years 2009 and 2010 Fit vehicles in the U.S. to replace the lost motion springs, components within the engine valvetrain. The lost motion springs, which are compressed by rocker arms in normal engine use, may bend or break over time resulting in abnorma ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2011
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (ââ¬ÅAutoChinaâ& acir c;¬??? or the ââ¬ÅCompanyââ& amp; amp; amp; #130;¬???) , Chinaââ¬â¢s largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that it will release financial results for ... Continue reading
Love Me, Love Me Not? Americans' Response is Loud and Clear When It Comes To Their Vehicles
Feb 14, 2011
Whether it was love at first sight or a relationship that developed over time and many miles, there's no denying it -- drivers love their vehicles. Â With the holiday dedicated to love just around the corner, a national survey conducted by Jiffy Lube International shows that drivers shower their rides with affection j ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Advice on Protecting Cars from Potholes Caused by Severe Winter Weather
Feb 11, 2011
As the winter snow and ice begin to melt, unpleasant potholes can begin to appear and become a threat to vehicles ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 10, When winter's snow and ice finally melt away, they invariably leave behind an unpleasant reminder of this winter's severe storm season -- potholes. "Major winter storms have affected ... Continue reading
Continental Enhances Electric Vehicle Safety
Feb 11, 2011
Continental, the international automotive supplier, has developed a sensor (satellite) for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles which will immediately shut off the high-voltage battery in the event of a collision. This means that emergency service personnel can come to the aid of accident victims without the risk of su ... Continue reading
Toyota Unintended Acceleration: NHTSA-NASA Study - No Electronic Flaws in Toyota Vehicles
Feb 9, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation released results from an unprecedented ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the study last spring at the request of Congress, and enlisted NASA engineers wit ... Continue reading
RECALL: Suzuki Grand Vitara, SX4
Feb 6, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model: /Model Year(s): 2009-2011 SUZUKI/GRAND VITARA 2010-2011 SUZUKI / SX4 Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. Mfr's Report Date: JAN 27, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V055000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Potential Number of Units Affe ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2011
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced today that its subsidiary, BAF Technologies, Inc., has been officially designated by the Ford Motor Company as a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous-fueled vehicles. BAFs alternative fuel vehicle upfitting capabilities include aftermarket compressed n ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2011
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 25, 2011 -- Automotive quiz raises awareness of certified pre-owned vehicle benefits Animated crash test dummy hosts competition Consumers play the game at www.whatsmyaq.com Chrysler Group LLC has created an animated crash test dummy named Carl to build aw ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it will conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 245,000 2006 through 2007 Lexus GS 300/350, 2006 through early 2009 Lexus IS 250, and 2006 through early 2008 Lexus IS 350 veh ... Continue reading
Is Using the Dealer for Vehicle Warranty Work a Must? The Answer is No
Jan 18, 2011
Many motorists believe that a car dealer can refuse to honor the factory warranty if someone other than the dealer services or repairs the vehicle. That is not so, according to the recent consumer alert issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC alert states that "It's illegal for a dealer to deny your warra ... Continue reading
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