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Recall of the 2005-2006 Porsche 911 Carerra S and 911 Carerra S Cabriolet

Make / Models / Years: PORSCHE / 911 CARRERA S / 2005-2006 PORSCHE / 911 CARRERA S CABRIOLET / 2005-2006 Manufacturer : PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Manufacturer’s Report Number : A601 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V008000 Mfg’s Report Date : JAN 10, 2006 Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5094 Summary: Certain ... Read More »

Recall of the 2006 Cadillac STS

Make / Models / Years: CADILLAC / STS / 2006 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Manufacturer’s Report Number :06502 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V007000 Mfg’s Report Date : JAN 11, 2006 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1327 Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive and a 3.6l v6 engine, the ... Read More »

Buell Introduces XBRR Production Racing Motorcycle

EAST TROY, Wisconsin – Erik Buell and company come full circle with the introduction of the 2007 Buell XBRR, a limited-edition production racing motorcycle designed exclusively for closed course competition. A spiritual successor to Buell’s first motorcycle, the 1983 RW750, the XBRR is poise[d to change the face of privateer racing with a professional-level, race-ready, production-based platform featuring top-shelf racing ... Read More »

Buell Introduces XBRR Production Racing Motorcycle

Erik Buell and company come full circle with the introduction of the 2007 Buell XBRR, a limited-edition production racing motorcycle designed exclusively for closed course competition. Read More »

The Real Reason Men Don’t Ask For Directions

I asked Don Votaw of Hemet if he would stop and ask for directions if he became lost while driving. His answer came firmly and without hesitation: " Nope.'' Read More »

Recall of the 2003-2006 Suzuki SV1000, SV1000S, SV650 and the SV650S

Make / Models / Years: SUZUKI / SV1000 / 2003-2006 SUZUKI / SV1000S / 2003-2006 SUZUKI / SV650 / 2003-2006 SUZUKI / SV650S / 2003-2006 Manufacturer : AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. Manufacturer’s Report Number : 2086 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V013000 Mfg’s Report Date : JAN 11, 2006 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number Of Units Affected : ... Read More »

2006 Vehicles With Electronic Stability Control (ESC) As Reported To NHTSA By The Vehicle Manufacturers

The following is a list of Model Year 2006 vehicles with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as available equipment – either Standard or Optional – as reported to NHTSA by the vehicle manufacturers. Vehicle manufacturers may elect to make ESC available on other models during the model year. Check with your manufacturer. Acura Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Acura MDX Acura RL ... Read More »

1st Side Impact Crash Tests Of Minivans

For the first time the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has evaluated the performance of minivans in side impact crash tests. The tests simulate crashes in which SUVs or pickup trucks strike the sides of minivans. Read More »

State Highway Safety Agencies Praise New Teen Driving Analysis

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released an important new analysis of crash data involving teenage drivers. The surprising finding is that teen drivers are killing other people in much greater numbers than they are killing themselves. Read More »

Winter Will Bring Battery Problems to Many Vehicle Owners

Take any car with an old battery that is four years old, add worn spark plugs, a plugged fuel filter and a tad of water in the tank, then try and start this car on a cold winter morning. You see, a cold battery has far less power than a warm one. So if your car doesn't start in the first, second or third rahhh, rahhh of the starter, the battery runs out of power before the engine starts. Read More »