Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 6, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Oct 7, 2018
FCA Outsells Dragging Ford In September US Sales; Fairer NAFTA Deal; GM Listening In; Toyota Hybrid Recall; Subaru Recall; CR Says Cadillac Controls Better Than Tesla; Ford Looking At Overseas Partners; NASCAR Changes; Bondurant High-speed Driving School Goes Bankrupt; Bullitt @50 ... Continue reading
Helping You Enjoy The Drive: AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 6, 2018 7-9 AM
Oct 6, 2018
This is a Best Of AUTO LAB no live calls today Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive ... Continue reading
Toyota Will Recall 2.4 Million Prius Hybrids In Japan and Abroad
Oct 5, 2018
Toyota's recall includes older Prius models produced between October 2008 and November 2014 a total of 2.43 million gasoline-electric hybrids at home and abroad over a hybrid system issue that can lead to stalling. ... Continue reading
Honda Recall 1.4 million Cars,
Oct 1, 2018
Over a million Honda and Acura models are being recalled including Acura models, due to a defect in front passenger-side airbags in order for the companies to replace Takata airbag inflators. Honda and Acura owners can checking whether their vehicles are on the list using this website. ... Continue reading
Oct 1, 2018
HONDA (AIR BAG); BMW, CADILLAC, VOLVO, MITSUBISHI; BENTLEY; MERCEDES; ACURA, INFINITI, Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2018
Please click on the following NHTSA Recall ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Recall ID Number : 18T011 Synopsis : Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone FS818 tires with date codes 2318-2418, Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2018
Nissan recalled more than 215,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. due to a fire risk and is advising people to park the vehicles outdoors in rare cases. An anti-lock brake pump can leak brake fluid onto a circuit board, causing an electrical short and increasing the fire risk, according to the company. ... Continue reading
Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 22, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Sep 23, 2018
Collusion Among German Car Makers?; GM Ignition Switch Case Turned Off; J Mays Ex Ford Designer to Whirlpool; Nissan Recall: Park Your Car Now!; Fassst VW; Motorsport Update ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: Ford Electric Vehicles
Sep 17, 2018
September 10, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V592 Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V592000 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 49,197 Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certai ... Continue reading
GM Recall Temporary Loss Of Electric Power Steering
Sep 17, 2018
September 7, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000Temporary Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS) If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 Manufacturer General Motors L ... Continue reading
GM Recalls Pickups Brake Pedal May Detach
Sep 17, 2018
August 30, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V578000Brake Pedal May Come Loose If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2018
NHTSA RECALLS: BMW, MINI, Volvo, Mack, RAM, Toyota, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Winnebago, Kenworth, Altec, Forest River, Coachman, Supreme, KZRV, Prime Time, MAC Tralers ... Continue reading
General Motors Recalls Full-Size Chevrolet and GMC Pickups and Large SUVs For Steering Problem
Sep 17, 2018
Detroit September 13, 2018; GM announces recall for 1.02 million vehicles including the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC 1500 pickups, as well as 2015 Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade SUVs, but the problem only affects about 2% of these vehicles. . GM said it had identified 30 crashes, ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 15, 2018
Sep 16, 2018
Sunday Automotive News Digest: Car of the year nominations; VW Beetle Buh-Bye; Recalled Chevrolet and GMC Pickups; 51 Ferrari's At Japan Dealership Ruined In Typhoon; RIP Don Panoz; Florence Shuts Down Auto Related Enterprises; 2019 Cadillac XT4 First Drive; Geely Puts Volvo Public Stock Offering On Hold; Jaguar XE SV ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS WRAP-Up September 10, 2018
Sep 10, 2018
Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen, Ford, Lincoln, Toyota, Spartan, Winnebago, RoadTrek, Forest river, Freightliner, BYD, GardenState ... Continue reading
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