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Toyota Camry, Avalon TSB is not a Pedal Recall?

Posted on 1 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Technically the technical service bulletin or TSB sent to dealers is not a formal Toyota safety recall. But this Toyota technical service bulletin, since it involves possible damage to the gas pedal by technicians while conducting the safety recall for stuck gas pedals on Camry, Camry Hybrid and Avalon models, is a potential safety issue. Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Outlaws Texting while Driving

Posted on 1 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Wisconsin is now the 30th state in the country – in addition to Washington DC and Guam – to ban texting while driving. Wisconsin’s new primary law, which went into effect today, carries fines between $20 and $400 for drivers found text messaging behind the wheel. Continue reading →

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Land Rover LR2 Models Recall on for Defective Airbag

Posted on 29 November 2010 by Ken Zino

Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling model year 2010-2011 LR2 sport utility models for a defective driver’s side airbag that may not deploy because of, yes, an electrical problem. Continue reading →

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Drive Safely, Use Belts Over the Thanksgiving Holiday

Posted on 24 November 2010 by Ken Zino

New research that shows that states that strengthen belt laws and increase fines for unbuckled motorists see substantially increased seat belt use. Continue reading →

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