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Mercedes-Benz Recalls C, GLK for Sudden Airbag Explosions

Posted on 10 November 2015 by Ken Zino

The safety defect is caused by a manufacturing error at its supplier Continental that causes semiconductors in the air bag control unit to corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction. Continue reading →

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Ford Recalling Again Edge and Lincoln MKX SUVs for Corrosion

Posted on 9 November 2015 by Ken Zino

This is the same safety defect covered previously by Safety Recall 14S22 for 2007-2008 Edge and MKX vehicles SUVs. Given the trend it likely will be expanded again to include later model Edge and MKX SUVs. Continue reading →

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Subaru Tribeca Replacement to be Built in Indiana

Posted on 9 November 2015 by Ken Zino

Beginning in 2018 the unnamed larger vehicle with third-row seating will likely be branded like all other SUVs with a name synonymous with outdoor adventure. Continue reading →

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2016 RAV4 Joins Toyota Hybrid Lineup

Posted on 6 November 2015 by Ken Zino

For a – hefty? – $2620 price increase, buyers of the 2016 RAV4 can get an awd hybrid version. This makes the number of hybrid available in the US from Toyota at eight models, the undisputed hybrid leader around the world. Lexus offers six more in its division. Continue reading →

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Honda Q2 Profit tops $1 Billion

Posted on 5 November 2015 by Ken Zino

Honda posted a $1.065 billion consolidated profit for fiscal Q2 that ended September 30, 2015, an increase of 6.9% from the same period last year. Earnings per share for the quarter amounted to $0.59, an increase of JPY of 4 cents from the corresponding period last year. One Honda American Depository Share represents one common share. Continue reading →

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Auto Loan Balances up 53% Since Post Recession Low

Posted on 4 November 2015 by Ken Zino

The distribution of open loans by risk segment remains relatively unchanged, demonstrating that consumers drive the surge in outstanding automotive financing across the board, not a specific segment of the market. Continue reading →

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Honda Recalls 2016 Pilot Models over Bad Software

Posted on 4 November 2015 by Ken Zino

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling more than 35,000 model year 2016 Honda Pilot 2wd models because if one of the safety systems – tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock braking or electronic stability control – malfunctions the instrument panel will not illuminate the corresponding warning light. Continue reading →

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Hyundai to Try to Make Genesis a Global Luxury Brand

Posted on 4 November 2015 by Ken Zino

Hyundai Motor in Korea today announced an all-new global luxury brand, Genesis, an extension of its current luxury car. A six-model line-up begins to appear this December and will be completed by 2020. Continue reading →

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Trucks, Crossovers Boost US October Sales. Cars Lag

Posted on 4 November 2015 by AutoCrat

In the all-important Top Ten selling list, the Detroit Three pickup trucks easily swept the first three places. However, offshore brand models in October took the reaming seven of the Top Ten sales spots for the month. Continue reading →

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SEMA Debut for 2016 Cobra Jet Mustang

Posted on 3 November 2015 by Ken Zino

Ford Performance reveals the 2016 Cobra Jet Mustang today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas, marking the newest iteration of the limited-edition racecar. Continue reading →

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GM Military Discount Plan Expanded

Posted on 3 November 2015 by Ken Zino

More than 23 million veteran U.S. military personnel and their spouses can join active duty, reserved and retired service personnel in receiving the GM Military Discount on eligible Chevrolet, Buick and GMC models starting today through January 4, 2016 Continue reading →

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NHTSA Whacks Takata with $70-200 Million Consent Order

Posted on 3 November 2015 by Ken Zino

The U.S. DOT today issued the largest civil penalty in NHTSA’s history to Takata for violating the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. In an unprecedented move, NHTSA’s authority is being used to accelerate recall repairs to millions of affected vehicles. More than 23 million inflators, 19 million vehicles and 12 automakers are affected by the action. Continue reading →

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Volkswagen Admits to CO2 Emissions Problem. €2B at Risk

Posted on 3 November 2015 by Ken Zino

VW said that ~800,000 vehicles from the Volkswagen Group could be affected with “economic risks at approximately two billion euros.” Continue reading →

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Domino’s DXP Custom Pizza Delivery Vehicle Debuts

Posted on 3 November 2015 by Ken Zino

Moreover, with franchisees buying the $20-25,000 rolling billboard there are potential implications for companies such as UBER or any other company that relies on contractors using their own vehicles of unknown safety and quality. Continue reading →

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VW, Audi, Porsche V6 Diesels added to EPA, CARB Probes

Posted on 2 November 2015 by Ken Zino

The vehicles covered by today’s action are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L, and Q5, among the most profitable vehicles at VW Group. Continue reading →

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