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 Timothy Moore

NHTSA Submits 107 Questions to GM Concerning Recent Recall

NHTSA Submits 107 Questions to GM Concerning Recent Recall

Boy, did GM step in it. Last week, General Motors expanded its recall (you know, the one that has been ten years in the making) to nearly 1.37 million vehicles after 13 people have reportedly died as a result of faulty ignitions. Now that the American automaker has at long last issued the recall, the […]

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2013 Outlander Sport Recall Issued to Fix Wiring/Airbag Issue

2013 Outlander Sport Recall Issued to Fix Wiring/Airbag Issue

Mitsubishi and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have issued a recall alert for 733 2013 Outlander Sport models manufactured between July 20, 2012 and May 29, 2013. The 2013 Outlander Sport recall only affects vehicles manufactured in that time period that are equipped with leather seats, as the issue of note is wiring […]

 Timothy Moore

Expanded GM Recall: 13 Dead, 1.37M Vehicles Affected

Expanded GM Recall: 13 Dead, 1.37M Vehicles Affected

Yesterday, General Motors announced that it is expanding its previous recall of compact cars, which initially concerned the safety of 778,000 Chevy Cobalts and Pontiac G5s manufactured between 2005 and 2007. The expanded GM recall now includes Saturn Ion, Saturn Sky, Pontiac Solstice, and Chevy HHR models built between 2003 and 2007, bringing the recall […]

 Kyle Johnson

2012-2014 Nissan Frontier Recall Alert: Fire? Again?

2012-2014 Nissan Frontier Recall Alert: Fire? Again?

The 2012-2014 Nissan Frontier Recall will correct improperly-installed circuit breakers that could result in (what else?) fiery death.

According to the latest notice issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Nissan will be recalling 2012-through-2014 model year Frontier trucks in order to correct an issue involving an incorrectly installed circuit breaker. The issue affects Nissan Frontiers manufactured between November 28, 2012 and December 17, 2013, equaling out to a potential 13,535 […]

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2014 Kia Sportage Recall for Incorrect Tire Pressure Label

2014 Kia Sportage Recall for Incorrect Tire Pressure Label

Kia has voluntarily recalled nearly 12,000 of its 2014 model year Kia Sportages due to incorrect labeling regarding the vehicle’s correct tire pressure. In total, the 2014 Kia Sportage recall affects 11,961 Sportages manufactured between September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. Apparently, the automaker’s best-selling compact crossover has a sticker located on the driver’s […]

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Traction Control Issue Leads Toyota to Recall 261,000 Trucks and SUVs

Traction Control Issue Leads Toyota to Recall 261,000 Trucks and SUVs

Issues with the Japanese automaker’s electronic safety systems have led Toyota to recall 261,000 trucks and SUVs. The voluntary recall was made last week when Toyota contacted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Going Green: Toyota Earns 10th Consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner Award Affected vehicles include the 2012 RAV4, the 2012 and 2013 Lexus RX […]

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NHTSA Gives 2014 Ford Focus Five-Star Overall Vehicle Score

NHTSA Gives 2014 Ford Focus Five-Star Overall Vehicle Score

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given the all-new 2014 Ford Focus top honors after testing in the New Car Assessment Program. The 2014 Ford Focus Five-Star Overall Vehicle Score reflects top performance not just from the Ford Focus sedan but also from its hatchback variant, as well as the Focus Electric. | […]

 Timothy Moore

Mandatory NHTSA Labels to Distinguish Recalls from Junk Mail

Mandatory NHTSA Labels to Distinguish Recalls from Junk Mail

Because it’s a rough life living in the trashcan

Let me paint you a picture that you’ll likely find all too familiar. You get home from work, exhausted, and head to the mailbox before going inside (unless, of course, you’re a mailman, because I imagine you deliver your own mail straight to yourself…right?). You grab the pile of useless junk and devil-spawned bills and […]

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Honda Accord Named KBB’s 2014 Best Mid-Size Sedan

Honda Accord Named KBB’s 2014 Best Mid-Size Sedan

  Kelley Blue Book handed out their annual 5-Year Cost to Own Awards last week at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, and the 2014 Honda Accord reigned supreme as their 2014 Best Mid-Size Car. Not only was the Accord the clear winner by a margin of nearly $2,000 less than its closest rival, but KBB’s […]

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2014 Hyundai Genesis Overview

2014 Hyundai Genesis Overview

What’s New for the 2014 Hyundai Genesis The second-generation Genesis will have more technology than ever before, including full LED headlights and numerous assistance systems. 2014 Hyundai Genesis Exterior Power and elegance come together in the 2014 Hyundai Genesis with strong lines and a muscular front end creating an almost authoritative presence out on the […]

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2014 Lincoln MKZ Overview

2014 Lincoln MKZ Overview

What’s New For The 2014 Lincoln MKZ The 2014 Lincoln MKZ is unchanged from its 2013 model year redesign. The 2014 Lincoln MKZ comes in both Standard and Hybrid trim levels. |2014 Lincoln MKZ Specifications| 2014 Lincoln MKZ Exterior Both the 2014 Lincoln MKZ and MKZ Hybrid boast the same graceful and aerodynamic look as […]

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2014 Ford Fusion Overview

2014 Ford Fusion Overview

What’s New for the 2014 Ford Fusion The 2014 Fusion will see only a few minor changes with a new 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine option and new features, such as inflatable rear seatbelts, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats. 2014 Ford Fusion Exterior  With a sleek silhouette and distinctive styling, the 2014 Fusion model […]

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Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Recall Issued for Rollaway Threat

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Recall Issued for Rollaway Threat

When you’re designing a car, federal mandates require the brake to be engaged when you shift your car from “park” into drive mode. The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has been recalled after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found a fault in the transmission range sensor, meaning the hybrid could change from “park” to “drive” without […]

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2014 Toyota Prius c Overview

2014 Toyota Prius c Overview

2014 Toyota Prius c Exterior The smallest of the Toyota Prius models, the Prius c looks almost exactly like its larger counterparts miniaturized. Its distinctive front is a bit shorter than other Prii, but there is still a smooth transition from the sporty, rounded front all the way to the boxy rear. There is no […]

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2014 BMW 3 Series Overview

2014 BMW 3 Series Overview

What’s New for the 2014 BMW 3 Series For the 2014 model year, the 3 Series will see a new addition to its family with the arrival of a four-cylinder diesel engine, while losing the 3 Series Coupe to be renamed for 2014 as the 4 Series. On the other hand, the wagon will get […]

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2014 Corolla NHTSA Rating Redeems Toyota’s Sedan

2014 Corolla NHTSA Rating Redeems Toyota’s Sedan

Earlier this year, the 2014 Toyota Corolla fell just a bit short from earning the Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Instead, the Corolla earned the still admirable distinction of Top Safety Pick (which, until this year, was the highest distinction a car could earn anyway). It was the car’s […]

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Lightweight Steel in the 2014 Chevy Silverado Means More Capability

Lightweight Steel in the 2014 Chevy Silverado Means More Capability

Chevrolet compares its decision to drop traditional steel in favor of lightweight, high-strength steels in the 2014 Chevy Silverado to “athletes who burn fat and build muscle to become more competitive.”  It isn’t a perfect analogy, however, because muscle weighs more than fat, but the presence of new, lightweight steel in the 2014 Chevy Silverado […]

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344,187 Honda Odyssey Minivans Recalled

344,187 Honda Odyssey Minivans Recalled

Honda has voluntarily ordered 344,187 2007-2008 model year Honda Odyssey minivans recalled in order to correct a problem with the braking system’s software that can cause the vehicle to brake suddenly.   According to the Japanese automaker, there is a software and parts problem within the braking system that causes hydraulic pressure to build in […]