Weekly NHTSA Recalls - May 24, 2010
May 24, 2010
May 20, 2010
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 20 -- After a wavering start to May new-vehicle retail sales, the end of the month is expected to benefit from a Memorial Day boost, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout the United States. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Judge Appoints Class-Action Attorney Steve Berman of Hagens Berman in Consolidated Toyota Litigation
May 15, 2010
SANTA ANA, Calif.--U.S. District Judge James V. Selna today appointed class-action lawyer Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman, to co-lead counsel in the massive multi-district litigation against Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. . âItââ¬â¢s a great responsibility to lead a class of this magnitude ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Study Reinforces Need for Right to Repair Act
May 13, 2010
Higher Level of Satisfaction with Independent Repair Shops than New Car Dealerships BETHESDA, Md., May 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to the June 2010 issue of Consumer Reports, more Americans (74 percent) are very satisfied with independent repair shops for vehicle repairs than new car dealers (59 percent). T ... Continue reading
DCH Auto Group Offers Free Safety Inspections for Teen Drivers
May 12, 2010
The dealership group is hosting events and calling attention to teen driving safety as part of National Youth Traffic Safety Month SOUTH AMBOY, N.J., May 11 -- DCH Auto Group is calling attention to teen driving safety this May as part of National Youth Traffic Safety Month. Throughout May, all DCH Auto Group Dealershi ... Continue reading
May 5, 2010
WASHINGTON - April 26, 2010: The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) jointly urge Pennsylvania legislators to reject HB 2410, the so-called "Right to Repair" bill. ASA president Ron Pyle stated, "The s ... Continue reading
Toyota Passes 3 Million Milestone in Implementing Recall Remedies
May 5, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., May 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today provided a report on the significant progress that has been made to modify recalled Toyota and Lexus vehicles. To date, more than three million remedies have been performed for three recent recalls, including approximately: -- 1.6 million to addre ... Continue reading
More Massachusetts Support for Right to Repair Act; Sen. John Kerry Co-Sponsors S3181
May 3, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., May 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) has become a co-sponsor of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (S 3181) which was recently introduced into the Senate by Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Sam Brownback (R-KS). Sen. Kerry's support of the pending legislation is particularly n ... Continue reading
Saline High School Seniors Are Michigan's Best Young Auto Techs
Apr 28, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., April 28 -- Andrew Michaluk and Ryan Hastings, both of Milan and students at Saline High School in Saline, took first place in the Michigan state final of the 17th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition, held today at the Macomb Community College Expo Center in Warren. The victory over nine ot ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., April 28 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 50,000 early-2003 Model-Year Toyota Sequoia sport utility vehicles to upgrade program logic in its Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system. The VSC system can help control a lo ... Continue reading
Apr 22, 2010
- New ownership benefit debuts in conjunction with launch of the all-new 2011 Jaguar XJ luxury sedan - Jaguar builds on its customer service leadership - Jaguar Platinum Coverage offers longer protection and lower ownership costs MAHWAH, N.J., April 22 -- Coinciding with the launch of its new flagship model, the 2011 J ... Continue reading
Vehicle Owners Should Use the New 3 R's on Earth Day
Apr 22, 2010
Reuse, Reduce, Repower BETHESDA, Md., April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, the Car Care Council encourages vehicle owners to consider the new 3 R's to do their part to protect the environment: Reuse, Reduce and Repower. Consumers could make a huge environmental contribution and a ... Continue reading
Properly Inflated Tires Help Consumers Be Green, Save Green!
Apr 21, 2010
WASHINGTON, April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers can be green and save "green" for Earth Day just by checking their vehicle's tire pressure. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), the national trade association for tire manufacturers in the U.S., says that properly inflated tires can improve vehicle fuel ... Continue reading
Car Care Council and Demandforce Partner to Promote 'Car Care' Education
Apr 21, 2010
'Be Car Care Aware' content now available for distribution via online communication platform SAN FRANCISCO and BETHESDA, Md., April 21 -- The Car Care Council, automotive aftermarket's non-profit consumer education organization, and Demandforce, the leader in consumer demand creation for small-business, announced today ... Continue reading
WyoTech-Sacramento Hosts 6th Annual Car Show on May 8, 2010
Apr 21, 2010
WyoTech-Sacramento Hosts 6th Annual Car Show on May 8, 2010 On Saturday, May 8, starting at 8:00 a.m., over 300 cars, trucks and motorcycles are expected to arrive at WyoTech Sacramento campus for their 6th Annual Car Show. Enthusiasts from all over the country, along with local and national car clubs, will compete for ... Continue reading
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