Monday, May 21, 2012

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2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Recalled For Steering Problem

Posted: 21 May 2012 08:00 AM PDT

Lexus is issuing a voluntary recall of its 2013 GS 350 F Sport sedan. The recall only affects 350s with rear-wheel drive; the all-wheel version of the 350 F Sport is not included. According to Lexus, the recall stems from a flaw in the vehicle's variable gear ratio steering, or VGRS. In some instances the electronic control unit (ECU) associated...


2010 Jeep Wranger Recalled For Potential Fire Hazard

Posted: 21 May 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Chrysler has issued a recall for 2010 models of its popular Jeep Wrangler. At issue is a flaw in the design of the skid plate that protects the transmission, which could ultimately result in a fire. The Jeep recall affects 67,872 Wranglers equipped with automatic transmissions. According to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety...


Stop-Start Technology: 97 Percent Of Americans Ready To Accept It, Survey Says

Posted: 21 May 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Although many consumers might still be unfamiliar with stop-start technology, once they learn how it works and the potential benefits, a new survey finds that 97 percent of Americans say they’d accept it. Briefly, stop-start technology automatically shuts off the engine during idle and restarts it when the brake pedal is released or the...


GM Dumps Super Bowl Ads, 2013 GT500, 2013 Chevy Silverado: Car News Headlines

Posted: 21 May 2012 05:58 AM PDT

Today at High Gear Media, Ford priced the 2013 C-Max Hybrid and Mercedes-Benz killed the R Class. Fiat held an auction on Twitter and Lexus issued a recall. All this and more in today's car news, right here on The Car Connection. Here's what's changed with our six-month road test Hyundai Veloster during the break-in period. Ford priced the 2013...


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