Aftermarket (Non-Factory) Installed Sunroof Safety Recall
Jan 14, 2011
Webasto Product North America, Inc. (WPNA) is conducting a voluntary safety recall on two of its non-factory (aftermarket) installed sunroof product lines. Because car dealers can retrofit a sunroof on a new or used vehicle prior to sale, vehicle owners may not know whether their sunroof was installed at the factory or ... Continue reading
2011 Detroit Auto Show - Crash-tested C30 Electric On Display
Jan 11, 2011
Crash-tested C30 Electric on display - Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way.On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has underg ... Continue reading
GM, Powermat to Put Added 'Charge' in Chevy Volt
Jan 6, 2011
General Motors and Powermat, a pioneer in wireless charging technology, announced a commercial agreement today that will eliminate the need for charging cords for personal electronic devices in many future Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac products beginning mid-2012. GM Ventures, the company's venture capital subsidi ... Continue reading
Ford Quick Lane Surpasses 1 Million Tire Sales in 2010; Remains Fastest-Growing Auto Service Brand
Jan 2, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 29, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 29, 2010 -- Ford Motor Company's Quick Lane tire sales have surpassed 1 million this year, the most ever in a calendar year for the brand Quick Lane's network of 585 stores is on track to surpass $550 million in sales in 2010, representing a year-over-year increase o ... Continue reading
Dec 27, 2010
Dec 27, 2010
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 27, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 27, 2010 -- What: à F-150 EcoBoost engine teardown, When: Jan. 15, 2011, 11 a.m. Where: North American International Auto Show, Cobo Hall, Detroit; Ford's Powertrain display Teardown free and open to the public 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoostâ⢠"h ... Continue reading
Ford Windstar Recall Expanded To 1999-2003 Models
Dec 22, 2010
NHTSA Action Number : EA10007 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Vehicle Make / Model: FORD / WINDSTAR 1999-2003 Model Year(s): 1999-2003 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY Component(s) : SUSPENSION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Date Investigation Opened : December 20, 2010 Date Investigation Closed : Open Summary: The Of ... Continue reading
Dodge and Mopar Announce 'No-cost Maintenance Plus' Plan for Durango Citadel and Journey Lux Buyers
Dec 21, 2010
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 20, 2010 -- Dodge and Mopar are wrapping customers in a worry-free ownership experience. In addition to a load of standard luxury features, the Dodge brand's all-new Durango Citadel and Journey Lux models also feature Mopar's new "No-cost Maintena ... Continue reading
Dodge and Mopar® Announce-No-cost Maintenance Plus Plan for Durango Citadel and Journey Lux Buyers
Dec 20, 2010
Auburn Hills, Mich. December 20, 2010; Dodge and Mopar® are wrapping customers in a worry-free ownership experience. In addition to a load of standard luxury features, the Dodge brandâs all-new Durango Citadel and Journey Lux models also feature Moparâs new âNo-cost Maintenance Plusâ plan, a 3-ye ... Continue reading
Honda Statement Regarding Recall for the 1998 - 2002 Honda Passport
Dec 19, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif. â December 17, 2010 â Honda will recall 35,984 Passport vehicles from model years 1998-2002 in the U.S. to inspect the front brackets of the rear suspension lower trailing links. In areas where road salt is extensively used, the forward mounting bracket for the left or right rear suspension l ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): HONDA / FIT 2007-2008 Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: DEC 15, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V624000 PE10037 NHTSA Action Number: PE10037 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 143,0 ... Continue reading
More than 1.4 Million Stranded Holiday Drivers Expected by AAA
Dec 18, 2010
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2010 Nation's largest motor club offers ways to avoid holiday season breakdowns ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA anticipates it will come to the rescue of more than 1.4 million stranded motorists during the Christmas and New Year's holiday peak driving period, December ... Continue reading
Car Care: A New Year's Resolution That Pays Off
Dec 17, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 16, 2010 BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the New Year, why not resolve to perform regular vehicle maintenance? By spending a little time now on preventive maintenance, drivers can save a lot of headaches in the long run and make for a great year on the road in 2011, accord ... Continue reading
Honda recalls 1.35 million Fit subcompacts
Dec 16, 2010
TOKYO Dec 16, 2010; The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. says it is recalling 1.35 million Fit subcompact cars globally to fix defective wiring in the headlights. Of the affected vehicles, Honda said Thursday it would recall 143,000 cars in the United States. The company will also recall 734,000 cars in Japan. Honda sa ... Continue reading
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