Fall 2010 ALG Perceived Quality Study Demonstrates Rebound of Toyota's Quality Image
Nov 1, 2010
PR Newswire SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2010 -- ALG, a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. and the industry benchmark provider of residual values and depreciation data, today announced that Toyota's Perceived Quality Score (PQS) registered a sharp 5% increase in the last six ... Continue reading
Oct 25, 2010
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced a voluntary safety recall of 471,820 model year 2005 to 2007 Acura RL and model year 2005 to early 2007 Honda Odyssey vehicles to replace a seal in the brake master cylinder. Honda made this decision to prevent the unlikely failure of a seal in the brake master cylinder. ... Continue reading
Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Repeats Caution to Owners of Various Recalled Ford Vehicles on Fire Risk
Oct 25, 2010
Washington DC October 21, 2010; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today reminded owners of various makes and models of Ford vehicles previously recalled for faulty cruise control systems to make sure they take their vehicles into Ford dealers for repairs. If not repaired, the vehicles can catch ... Continue reading
AAA Encourages Drivers to Have Brakes Inspected Before Roads Turn Slick
Oct 21, 2010
PR Newswire ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 In recognition of October as AAA Car Care Month, the nation's largest motor club reminds motorists brakes are key to safe drivingââ¬âespecially during inclement weather ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Good brakes are crucial to keeping a vehicle under con ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 21 TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 21 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it will conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 740,000 ââ¬â 2005 through 2006 Avalon, 2004 through 2006 Highlander (Non Hybrid) and Lexus RX330, and 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250, ... Continue reading
RECALL: EVENFLO MAESTRO CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT
Oct 15, 2010
Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: EVENFLO / 310 (MAESTRO) Production Dates:Information not Available Manufacturer: EVENFLO COMPANY, INC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 12, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10C005000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 13792 Summary: EV ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - October 9, 2010: On Friday, October 15th, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) is staging their biennial National AFV Day Odyssey event at select college and training centers across America. This free event provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to discover how the ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Reveals What Happens If You Use the Wrong Fluids in Your Car
Oct 5, 2010
YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 It's not uncommon for people to mix up or use the wrong fluids in their cars, and if they do, the results can vary from irritating to deadly. Consumer Reports outlines the potential damage you can do to your car, or to yourself, in a story that appears in the November issue. ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2010
More information, including the full list of newly-rated vehicles is available at the official website for the Federal governmentâs 5-Star Safety Ratings Program, www.safercar.gov. At Safercar.gov, consumers can also find comprehensive information about safe driving, vehicle defects, safety recalls, and passenger ... Continue reading
NHTSA Rolls Out Upgraded 5-Star Vehicle Safety Ratings System - 2011 Crash Ratings
Oct 5, 2010
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator David Strickland today unveiled an enhanced 5-Star Safety Ratings System for new vehicles and released the safety ratings for the first model year 2011 vehicles tested under the program. The u ... Continue reading
The Road is Full of Reasons to Restore Your Headlights this Season
Oct 4, 2010
ST. PAUL, Minn.--There is a safety issue on America's roads that rarely comes to light: dim headlight bulbs and hazy headlight lenses, which may lead to reduced visibility. As Daylight Savings Time nears, and kids hit the streets for trick-or-treating, the importance of clear nighttime visibility increases. Continuousl ... Continue reading
Voluntary Recall of Certain V8 and V12-powered BMW and Rolls-Royce Models.
Sep 30, 2010
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â September 30, 2010... BMW of North America is submitting a letter to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 198,000 V8 and V12-powered BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars models produce ... Continue reading
MINI Cooper Steering Probe May Signal Industry-Wide Issue
Sep 29, 2010
Washington DC September 29, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that BMW's iconic MINI brand is under federal investigation because power steering on as many as 80,000 2004 and 2005 Mini Cooper models could fail. James R. Healey at USA Today says it also could be harbinger of a deluge of future steering complaints as a ... Continue reading
MINI Defect Investigation - Steering System Problem
Sep 29, 2010
NHTSA Action Number : PE10038 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BMW / MINI COOPER 2004 MINI / COOPER 2004-2005 MINI / COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2005 MINI / COOPER S 2004-2005 Manufacturer : BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Component : STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ... Continue reading
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