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MBUSA Recalls 30,000 Vehicles for Brake Hose Failures
Brake hoses may rupture without warning Continue reading
Ram 1500 Recall for Bad Tire Pressure Monitoring
Inaccurate indication of tire pressure may result in tire failure Continue reading
Cause of Ongoing Volkswagen ID.4 Battery Fires Unknown
“The root cause is unknown, however in certain high-voltage batteries within the affected vehicle population, certain charging profiles combined with a state of charge over 80% may trigger thermal propagation within the high-voltage battery.” Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, electric vehicles, quality, recalls, safety
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Trump Mis-Administration – Record High Gas Prices Persist
Gas prices remain at record highs for autumn. Continue reading
DNC Sues Trump for Illegally Using Taxpayer Dollars on Partisan Political Propaganda
DNC sues Donald Trump and his administration over their illegal use of taxpayer dollars to fund political propaganda ads Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Recall for Loss of Drive Power
Should the customer ignore this warning and continue to drive, additional warnings may appear. Continuation of the journey will result in the vehicle losing motive power and coasting to a stop. Continue reading
CARB Adopts Rules Supporting Use of E15 Gasoline
California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopts amendments to gasoline regulations to support the availability and use of E15 fuel Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, customer satisfaction, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, news analysis, public health
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Gasoline Prices Heading for New September Record!
Gasoline is up ~5 cents from last week as the Trump mis-administration policies continue to, well, bomb – AutoCrat. Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, economy, energy, opinions, prices, transportation, Trump Truth Tests
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By the Seat of Their Pants – Premium Seats Lag in Quality?
Along with findings from the JD Power 2026 U.S. APEAL Study, which show premium brands no longer hold a clear advantage across key ownership attributes, this year’s results reveal that mass market brands now outperform premiums in seat satisfaction Continue reading
Annals of Marketing – New User Interface on GM Pickups
“Infotainment is a top priority for drivers,* but complex menus shouldn’t get in the way. Built directly around real customer feedback, GM’s new interface unifies software, hardware, and design to deliver fast access, clear information, and effortless control on every drive,” GM said. Continue reading
Posted in connected vehicles, customer satisfaction, electronics, marketing, opinions, software defined vehicles, software defined vehicles, transportation
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F-Series Fuel Tanks Falling Out – Ford Recalls 223,472 Pickups
Ford Motor is recalling model-year 2023-2027 F-Series pickups because the fuel tank may be incorrectly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving. Continue reading
Oil Prices Rocketing As Trump’s War Fails
“The war seems likely to continue, stockpiles are depleted, and Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure are becoming “more successful.” To boot, the Houthis appear poised to control access to the Red Sea, Harrell said. Oil flows remain depressed as traffic through Hormuz is still far below pre-war levels, and the administration’s attempts to boost supplies elsewhere have failed to make up the shortfall,” said Harrell. Continue reading
Posted in AutoInformed Editorial, customer satisfaction, economy, news, news analysis, prices, transportation, Trump Truth Tests
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Triumph Motorcycles Recalls TF450 Models
Triumph Motorcycles is recalling 2025 and 2026 Triumph TF450 Closed Course Competition Motorcycles because of the risk of serious injury or death from a crash hazard. The engine rocker arm on the recalled motorcycles can seize or stick and the exhaust valves can remain open or break. Continue reading
Americans Directly Link Affordability Concerns to Trade Policy
Polling shows Americans directly linking affordability concerns to trade policy Continue reading →