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Volvo Recalls S40, V50, S60, XC60 Models for Unsafe Seats

Volvo Cars of North America is recalling thousands of 2009-2011 S40, V50, S60, XC60 Models in the Untied States because the Johnson Controls supplied seats are unsafe. Continue reading

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DOT Proposes Rear View Visibility Rule. Endless Regulation?

The U.S. Department of Transportation today proposed a new safety regulation designed to help eliminate blind zones behind vehicles that can hide the presence of pedestrians, especially young children and the elderly. Continue reading

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Honda Cancels Element

The 2011 model Honda Element will be the final year of the boxy crossover utility vehicle, American Honda Motor said today. Honda sold fewer than 1,000 Elements in November. First introduced in concept form as the Honda Model X at … Continue reading

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U.S. Unemployment Rises to 9.8% in November

As the lame duck U.S. Congress bickers along partisan lines, unemployment rose to 9.8% in November. Continue reading

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U.S. Taxpayers Get $13.5 Billion from GM IPO. Still Own 33%

The U.S. Department of the Treasury said today it received $1.8 billion in additional net payments from General Motors’ initial public offering (IPO), bringing overall net proceeds for taxpayers from the GM IPO to $13.5 billion. Continue reading

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A Modest U.S. Auto Sales Recovery as Retail SAAR is above 10 Million Vehicles for Second Straight Month

Christmas is coming a little earlier this year for automakers as retail auto sales in the U.S. by SAAR, or the seasonally adjusted selling rate, rose above 10 million vehicles for the second straight month. If you include auto fleet … Continue reading

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Toyota Camry, Avalon TSB is not a Pedal Recall?

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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Toyota U.S. Sales Slump Continues in November

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. today reported November sales of 129,317 units, a decrease of 7.3% from the same period last year on a daily selling rate basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 24 selling days in November … Continue reading

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Chrysler Group November 2010 U.S. Sales Up 17%

Chrysler Group today reported U.S. sales of 74,152, a 17% increase compared with sales in November 2009 (63,560 units). Year-to-date the Group is at 984,509 units, of which 714,566 are trucks. November represents the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year sales … Continue reading

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Ford Motor November Sales Up 24%

Ford Motor Company reported November sales were up 24% compared to a year ago with 147,338 units sold. Year-to-date, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 1.74 million, up 21%. This tally – based on preliminary numbers – looks to be … Continue reading

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General Motors Sales Increase 21% in November

General Motors reported 168,704 total sales in November, a 21% increase from the prior year. GM says it is now on track to gain market share for the year. If the forecast holds true, it would be the first time … Continue reading

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Chrysler Group Hiring 1000 Engineers

Chrysler Group plans to hire 1000 new engineers by the end of first quarter 2011. The reorganized company now controlled by Fiat is looking for college grads and those with more experience. Continue reading

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Wisconsin Outlaws Texting while Driving

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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GM Will Repay $1.0 Billion of Korean Debt

General Motors Company today announced that its GM Daewoo Auto & Technology, Inc. subsidiary will fully repay its Korean revolving credit line by December 8. GM owns 70% of the automaker, which it – ironically –  acquired when the parent … Continue reading

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Honda Cuts Price of 2011 Insight Hybrid

The 2011 Honda Insight is officially on sale today with a less expensive base model that starts at $18,950. It’s the latest attempt by Honda to counter Toyota’s ongoing success with the Prius hybrid, which at more than 115,000 sales … Continue reading

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