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- Lexus Recalls 138,000 Cars—Including LS 600h—For Engine Defect
- BMW Z4 And Mazda3 Under NHTSA Investigation For Power Steering Failure
- Batten The Hatches: Holidays Are Prime Time For Car Thieves
- Barbecuers Beware: July 4 Is The Deadliest Day For Drivers
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Preview
- GM Sells More Cars in China Than in the U.S.
- Silverado, Ranger, Impala Among Best Red, White, And Blue Deals
| Lexus Recalls 138,000 Cars—Including LS 600h—For Engine Defect Posted: 02 Jul 2010 03:20 PM PDT  Lexus has announced that it will recall about 138,000 of its luxury sedans in the U.S.—including the 2008 model year of its flagship Lexus LS 600h L hybrid—due to a potential engine defect. In some 4.6- or 5.0-liter V-8 engines, along with some 3.5-liter engines, valve springs might be contaminated with foreign material, leading to—based on the...
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| BMW Z4 And Mazda3 Under NHTSA Investigation For Power Steering Failure Posted: 02 Jul 2010 01:00 PM PDT  The woes of electric-assist power steering keep mounting. Cases in point: The 2007-2009 Mazda3 and 2003-2005 BMW Z4. The NHTSA today announced an investigation into both cars, with a combined 140 incidents and four crashes between them due to a loss of power steering. Earlier this week we broke the news of a potential issue with the electronic...
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| Batten The Hatches: Holidays Are Prime Time For Car Thieves Posted: 02 Jul 2010 12:25 PM PDT  Sunburns, fireworks injuries, or overindulgences: If you're not mindful, they're all examples of how your long holiday weekend could end on a painful, rather than relaxed, note. So is coming back to find a vehicle missing or broken into. Over the long holiday weekend, neighborhoods are likely to be a little emptier than usual, and loud noises—like...
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| Barbecuers Beware: July 4 Is The Deadliest Day For Drivers Posted: 02 Jul 2010 08:35 AM PDT  On an average day in the U.S. of A., 114 people die in auto-related accidents. On July 4, the number jumps to around 148. That's not especially surprising: as a holiday, July 4 boasts some unique characteristics. Christmas is a religious event, centered mostly around a heavy lunch and familial obligations. New Year's Eve revolves around dinner or...
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| 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Preview Posted: 02 Jul 2010 07:52 AM PDT  The Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway, and Mercedes-Benz has taken the opportunity of being in front of some of the world's preeminent gearheads and car-lovers to unveil the 2011 CL-Class. The flagship coupe offers a brawny V-8, reduced emissions, and an updated look, and it's coming to America this fall. To add to the fun, they've surprised...
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| GM Sells More Cars in China Than in the U.S. Posted: 02 Jul 2010 06:31 AM PDT  GM is celebrating this week--along with the Independence Day holiday here, it's celebrating some huge sales numbers in Asia. Behind the power of its Buick brand, General Motors sold 1.21 million cars in China in the first six months of this year--which means the automaker is now selling more cars in China than in the U.S. Here at home, GM sold...
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| Silverado, Ranger, Impala Among Best Red, White, And Blue Deals Posted: 01 Jul 2010 07:18 PM PDT  Over a number of Frugal Shopper posts, we've covered all sorts of ways to save money on motoring, and pointed to some of the best new-car deals out there. But now we have something that's just for fun—unless you happen to be looking strictly for a red, white, or blue vehicle. In the spirit of the upcoming 4th of July weekend, the pricing experts...
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