| Chrysler recalls 9000 vehicles in Canada |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
Chrysler has announced separate recalls for roughly 170,000 vehicles, including more than 9,000 in Canada, for problems involving fuel tanks in some SUVs and air bag warning lights in a number of sedans. Chrysler is recalling about 30,000 small SUVs because a faulty hose inside the gas tank. The recall affects Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass four-wheel-drive vehicles from the 2012 model year. ...
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| And now there are 3 auto shows |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
PART of the 96,000 visitors who attended this year's MIAS Last weekend, for the first time in history, two auto shows were simultaneously drawing crowds in Metro Manila. The 9th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) was open April 4-7 at the World Trade Center, widely publicized as the biggest showing yet with 300 cars on display. At the same time, from April 5 to 7, the Association of ...
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| New Nissan Almera could be the bright spot that this Japanese carmaker has been longing for |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
The Almera's four color variants in Anvaya Cove On paper the new Nissan Almera makes each rival in its class look like bum wad. First, it impresses us with its size--considered to be the biggest and most spacious in its class. Then, it dazzles us with features otherwise found in upscale cars. But like all enviable physical qualities, it's the size that has automatically ingrained ...
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| Auto mechanic calls 911 saves 99-year-old mans life |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
TYLER, TX (KLTV) - KLTV 7 obtained a copy of the 911 phone call an auto mechanic made last week after realizing something was wrong with his 99-year-old customer. Gary Stewart, owner of Donnybrook Automotive, was making a routine call to Henry "Maurice" Stone to let him know his 1993 Chrysler New Yorker was ready to pick up. That's when Stewart realized something wasn't ...
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| UPDATE 2-Fiat says may need capital hike after Chrysler buyout |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
* European car market expected to remain weak in 2013* U.S., Latam and Asia markets growing* Marchionne does not expect to revise 2013 targets overall* 50 pct chance of Chrysler buyout completion by June 2014 -CEO* Fiat shares close up 1.6 percentBy Jennifer ClarkTURIN, Italy, April 9 (Reuters) - Fiat SpA's loss-making European operations will be further weakened by the region's ...
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| Chrysler recalls almost 120000 cars for faulty wiring in air bag lights |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
Chrysler Group says it's recalling roughly 119,500 sedans from the 2011 and 2012 model years because their air bag warning lights are illuminating for no reason.Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger sedans made between April 2011 and December 2011 are involved in the recall.Chrysler says no one has been injured as a result of the defect, which is caused by improper wiring. The ...
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| Switzerland Gives $6 Million for Water Sanitation in Zimbabwe |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
HARARE -- In Zimbabwe, the Swiss government has given $6 million to the U.N. Children's Fund to improve the country’s water and sanitation. The African country still has significant numbers of people sharing water sources with animals, and an even greater number who do not have access to a working bathroom. In Zimbabwe’s capital, luxury cars of all models are seen in the ...
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| Ford Focus Still Worlds Top-selling Car |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
The Ford Focus was the world's top-selling car again last year, according to sales figures released April 9 by sales tracker R.L. Polk amp; Co. Sales of the compact Focus totaled 1,020,410 cars worldwide, with China as a main market behind the car's success. The Toyota Corolla was the second most popular car, selling 872,774, and the Ford F-Series pickup truck placed third with 785,630 ...
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| Bill would confiscate cars from uninsured motorists |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
Raleigh, N.C. - Rep. George Cleveland, R-Onslow, has introduced a bill that would allow the state to confiscate the vehicles of those pulled over and found to be driving without insurance."We have a whole lot of folks in this state driving without insurance," Cleveland said late Monday, noting that the Highway Patrol pulls over between 45 and 50 people every month who are driving ...
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| Maserati Ghibli first official pictures of Italian E-Class rival |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
, the model that will become the Italian car maker's most affordable model, has been officially revealed. Maserati will head further into German luxury brand territory with the Ghibli that will sit below the larger Quattroporte to challenge cars such as the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Maserati Ghibli will debut at the 2013 Shanghai motor show this April before ...
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