| NHTSA Investigates 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonata for Rusted Suspension Frames |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating reports of rusted rear suspension frames in Hyundai Sonatas from model years 2006 to 2008. Last week, the NHTSA launched a preliminary evaluation, determining whether or not a recall for around 393,000 vehicles is necessary. The NHTSA has received six complaints about the rusting that has led [...]
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| Mitsubishi Hints at Expanding its US Lineup |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
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Mitsubishi has decreased its lineup of vehicles in the last few years, leading many to question if it would remain in the U.S. market at all. At the 2013 New York Auto Show, the brand announced that in order to keep from going dark, it will introduce three new models and increase marketing. It launched [...]
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| 2014 Acura RDX Pricing Rises $200 |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
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Earlier today Acura announced the pricing for the 2014 Acura RDX, going on sale today with a starting price of $34,520, only $200 more than the 2013 model. The new RDX was completely redesigned for the 2013 model year, from the engine, to the transmission, to the all-wheel drive system. Ranked highest in the Premium [...]
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| Porsche adds a new Plug-in Hybrid to Panamera Lineup |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
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With the addition of its first-ever plug-in hybrid, Porsches is adding two new extended wheelbase variants to the Panamera sedan. The Panamera S E-Hybrid produces 416 horsepower, and is joined by the Porsche Panamera 4S Executive and Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive in the revised lineup. All S models are now powered by 3.0-liter V6 twin [...]
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| Hyundai and Kia Recall 1.9 Million Vehicles for Defective Brake Switch, Defective Headliner |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
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If you’re going to have a recall, sometimes its best to swing for the fences, we guess. Collectively, Hyundai and Kia are recalling 1.7 million vehicles for faulty brake switches. According to the recall, the vehicles affected may not illuminate their brake lights or deactivate cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Further, with [...]
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| Honda City-Brake Designed to Prevent Low-Speed Accidents |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
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Honda is introducing a new active-safety system called City-Brake, which is designed to help avoid low-speed accidents. When at speeds less than 18 mph, the new Honda City-Brake System uses a laser radar installed in the upper windscreen to detect imminent accidents. If the system identifies the risk of a possible collision, it sends out [...]
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| Mini Celebrates its 500,000th Vehicle Sold in the US |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
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Days after the brand’s 11th anniversary of its US launch, and introduction of the new Mini Paceman, Mini announced its 500,000th vehicle sold. During the 2013 New York Auto Show, there was a counter at their display, where they kept track of how many vehicles they have sold. During the show, it hit the 500,000 [...]
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| 2014 Porsche Panamera: The Five-Door Porsche Gets Stronger and Longer [2013 Shanghai Auto Show] |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
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For 2014, Porsche is giving its Panamera a mid-term face lift. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: A manual transmission is no longer offered in the Panamera. The six-speed gearbox was previously available in rear-drive versions, but the writing had been on the wall, as few customers actually opted for the [...]
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| 2013 Lexus ES300h Hybrid Tested: A Quieter, More-Luxurious Camry Hybrid |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
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Virtually identical to the V-6–powered Lexus ES350 in every respect but its powertrain, the ES300h is the brand’s first entry into the growing entry-luxury hybrid segment. Before you dismiss the ES300h as just another CAFE-compliance placeholder aimed at buyers wary of conspicuous fuel consumption, consider this: Lexus is expecting 25 percent of all 60,000 projected [...]
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| Mercedes-Benz Chooses Garmin as Integrated Navigation-System Partner |
Apr 3rd, 2013 |
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Navigation provider Garmin has announced that it will furnish future Mercedes-Benz in-car navigation systems, much in the same way that it provides map software for Chrysler’s Uconnect infotainment setup. Garmin states that over the next four years, its navigation software will proliferate throughout Benz’s global model portfolio, and that besides offering up map data and [...]
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