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Acura recalling over 52,000 TL sedans over power steering hose
Filed under: Sedan , Recalls , Safety , Acura Acura is recalling 52,615 TL sedans from the 2007 and 2008 model years. The problem: a faulty power steering hose that could, over time, deteriorate and develop a fluid leak. According to the automaker's official statement, a leaky power steering hose "could lead to loss of power steering assistance or, if it leaks onto a catalytic converter it may result in smoke, or in the worst case, fire." Acura states that no crashes, injuries or fires have been reported because of this issue
Continue reading...Feds investigating 2012 Hyundai Elantra after airbag separates driver from his ear
14. May 2012
Filed under: Budget , Sedan , Recalls , Safety , Hyundai Safety features like airbags are supposed to keep us safe in the event of a collision.
Continue reading...Engine packaging to blame for Fisker Karma garage fire?
11. May 2012
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Filed under: Recalls , Safety , Technology While the investigation of the Fisker Karma that toasted a Texas garage is not over, pundits have begun to weigh in. Automotive News has found a particularly credible one in Jon Bereisa, CEO of Auto Lectrification and the chief engineer of the General Motors EV1 and systems architect for the Chevrolet Volt . And according to Bereisa, the poor packaging of the Karma's internal combustion engine is what likely caused the fire.
Continue reading...Ferrari recalling 200 cars worldwide
10. May 2012
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Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Recalls , Ferrari Ferrari is recalling certain 458 Italia and California models around the world due to a problem with the crankshaft. Roughly 13,000 examples of these cars are currently roaming the streets, and 206 are affected by this problem. According to Autocar , the recall has been issued due to an incorrect finish on the vehicles' crankshafts.
Continue reading...Fisker Karma to blame for garage fire in Texas?
8. May 2012
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Filed under: Recalls , Safety , Technology All the Justin Bieber in the world doesn't seem like enough for Fisker to catch a break. First it was a 2012 Fisker Karma spectacularly crapping out on Consumer Reports . Now a Texas fire investigator has said that a house fire originated with the plug-in hybrid, according to AutoWeek .
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17. May 2012
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