Thursday, December 23, 2010

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2005-2007 Cadillac CTS Recalled For Airbag Seat-Sensor Issue

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 01:54 PM PST

Due to concerns that front-passenger airbags might not deploy when needed, General Motors is recalling about 109,000 Cadillac CTS models from the 2005-2007 model years. A kind or fold in the 'front passenger presence system mat'—a sensor pad in the seat that detects when someone is seated there—can cause the part to malfunction...


Toyota To Pay $10 Million In Crash Settlement, Mats Still To Blame

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 01:48 PM PST

Last August Toyota stood before a crested wave of accelerator and floor-mat related recalls, the matter brought to a head by the death of an off-duty California Highway Patrol officer and three members of his family in a dealer-loaned Lexus ES 350. The death was caused by incorrectly fitted all-weather floor mats, according to investigating...


2011 Chevrolet Cruze: Five-Star Scores Confirm It's A Safety Leader

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 01:06 PM PST

A full range of U.S. crash-test results for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze are now officially available, and just as GM had anticipated, this new compact sedan gets top scores in each test—including, now, an excellent five-star overall rating from the federal government. Actually, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze does a step better than any model that has...


2011 Honda Element

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 11:42 AM PST

The Basics: The tall, boxy 2011 Honda Element is no rugged off-roader, but it sure looks like one. With a look that takes after that of old-style sport-utility vehicles—even channeling cues from traditional vans—combined with a certain cargo sophistication and city-savvy maneuverability, the Element is one of the best bets for those...


Video: Toyota Previews 2012 Prius MPV Ahead Of Detroit Show

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 10:46 AM PST

The 2011 Detroit Auto Show holds promise for Prius-lovers, with the first addition to the ubiquitous hybrid brand's family: an MPV, or multi-purpose vehicle. Americans may want to call it a wagon, or a hatchback, or something else, but whatever it's named, it's a longer, larger version of the Prius. X Games skateboarder Bob Burnquist, himself a...


2011 Hyundai Sonata Sets New Sales Records For Hyundai

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 08:27 AM PST

It's hard not to notice Hyundai these days. With terrific advertising and eye catching sheet metal, the Korean car company is like The Little Engine That Could. Today it was announced that the new 2011 Sonata has helped Hyundai set new in-house records. Overall Hyundai has sold a 493,426 vehicles in 2010. That is a 23 percent increase over the...


2011 Fisker Karma 'Final Pricing' Goes Up Again, To $95,900

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 07:45 AM PST

The 2011 Fisker Karma is still on track to reach U.S. dealers in March or April, according to the company. But there's one new piece of info: The price of the extended-range electric sports sedan has gone up. Again. Originally announced in 2008 at a price of $80,000, the Karma fairly quickly went up to $87,900 and stayed there. Now, just before...


GM Recalls Cadillac Escalade, GMC Sierra, And Chevy Avalanche, Silverado For Axle Flaw

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 07:30 AM PST

General Motors has issued a recall for 2011 models of the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500. At issue is a manufacturing flaw that affects the rear axles of those vehicles, which could result in sudden loss of control while driving. According to a bulletin issued by the National Highway...


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