Jun 28, 2015
* We got a look inside Ford's Research and Innovation Center in Palo Alto, California this week while attending the Further with Ford trends conference. Ford's autonomous vehicle program has moved from a research project to an advanced engineering program, the next step towards production. The Ford Smart Mobility progr ... Continue reading
LIVE From NY Auto Lab, Car Topic Call-In; Saturday June 27, 2015
Jun 26, 2015
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Air Conditioner Clutch Drive Bolt Recall: 2014-2015 Acura MDX
Jun 25, 2015
TORRANCE, CA -- June 25, 2015: Approximately 106,000 model-year 2014-2015 MDX vehicles are affected in the U.S. AC clutch drive bolt will be replaced, free of charge Acura will voluntarily recall approximately 106,000 model-year 2014-2015 MDX vehicles in the United States to replace the air conditioner (AC) clutch driv ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2015
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 99,436 SUVs in the U.S. to install shields that protect their power liftgate control modules, and related components, from moisture. FCA US LLC began an investigation after learning of a reported vehicle fire. The probe revealed power liftgate control modules in certain ... Continue reading
Ford Issues Two Safety Compliance Recalls in North America--Transit Connect and Escape
Jun 24, 2015
Ford is issuing two safety compliance recalls in North America. There are no accidents or injuries attributed to these conditions. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety compliance recall for certain 2014-2015 Transit Connect and Escape vehicles for instrument panel issue Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety comp ... Continue reading
Leak Detection Critical Part of Airbag Quality Control Process
Jun 24, 2015
Airbag manufacturers are using sophisticated helium leak-detection tests to help assure product quality. âManufacturers who have introduced automated INFICON test systems have achieved a 100 percent return on their investment within three-to-six-months based on savings from lower maintenance costs and increased pr ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2015
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Nelson and members of the committee. My name is Rick Schostek, executive vice president of Honda North America, based in Marysville, Ohio. I appreciate the opportunity to update the committee regarding the efforts made by Honda with respect to the recall of Takata airbag inflator ... Continue reading
Toyota Expands Takata Airbag Safety Recall
Jun 17, 2015
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is expanding its recalls involving Takata front passenger airbag inflators. Based on recent information from Takata and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Toyota will recall approximately 1,365,000 additional 2003-2007 Corolla and Corolla Ma ... Continue reading
Toyota Expands Takata Airbag Safety Recall
Jun 16, 2015
TORRANCE, Calif., June 16, 2015 â Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is expanding its recalls involving Takata front passenger airbag inflators. Based on recent information from Takata and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Toyota will recall approximately 1,365,000 addi ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2015
Nationwide recall of passenger front airbag inflators in 2001-2005 Civic and 2003-2007 Accord will add approximately 1.39 million inflators not previously subject to recall or safety improvement campaign No change to national recall of driver front airbag inflators announced on May 28 Honda today announced that it will ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: June 15, 2015 : Dodge, Volvo, Acura, Ducati, Kenworth
Jun 15, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS: June 15, 2015 : Dodge, Volvo, Acura, Ducati, Kenworth ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Review June 8-14, 2015
Jun 14, 2015
* A recent study on happiness by Civic Science has found an interesting correlation between happiness and crossover vehicle ownership. The study, which included the responses of more than 262,000 people across demographics, has shown that people who own crossovers are 22 times more likely to say they are Happy than Unh ... Continue reading
Franchised Auto Dealers Can Now Reduce Their Inventory's Open Safety Recall Rate By 90%
Jun 14, 2015
A recent Safety Recall Audit of auto dealer inventories and private-party vehicles across the country indicates a serious and ongoing problem vehicle retailers and consumers have with identifying and repairing their vehicles with open safety recalls. ... Continue reading
Auto Lab LIVE From NY Car Topic Call-in | Saturday June 13, 2015
Jun 12, 2015
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FCA Recall for Software Upgrade
Jun 11, 2015
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 3,975 cars to upgrade cruise-control software. A review of warranty data led to an investigation by FCA US LLC engineers. The investigation discovered certain Fiat 500e hatchbacks were inadvertently equipped with software that may misread torque levels generated by their ... Continue reading
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