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Recall of the 2006 Lexus IS250

Make / Models / Years: LEXUS / IS250 / 2006 Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. Manufacturer’s Report Number : N/A NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V565000 Mfg’s Report Date : DEC 16, 2005 Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Potential Number Of Units Affected :3567 Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility that the accelerator pedal may ... Read More »

New Fuel Economy Standards Wonâ€™t Provide Relief From Sky-High Gas Prices

The new fuel economy standards announced in August for light trucks have been in the works for years but are too meager to affect oil prices now or in the future. Read More »

Recall of the 2005-2006 Suzuki VL800 and VZ800

Make / Models / Years: SUZUKI / VL800 / 2005-2006 SUZUKI / VZ800 / 2005-2006 Manufacturer : AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. Manufacturer’s Report Number : 2085 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V566000 Mfg’s Report Date : DEC 19, 2005 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Potential Number Of Units Affected :23839 Summary: On certain motorcycles, the ignition switch wiring harness may have been ... Read More »

MINI Concept Detroit Will Make North American Debut At NAIAS

MINI will present a North American version of the Traveller concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The MINI Concept Detroit, the third appearance for the Traveller Concept, will be transformed into a sport oriented theme that will be seen only in Detroit. Read More »

To Tell or Not To Tell The Truth

Well, it's time to break out the bottle of L'Oreal gray hair covering solution again. My middle son just turned 15 1/2 and another of my offspring will soon be behind a steering wheel. Read More »

3M Product Helps Protect Your Paint From Winter’s Ravages

Most people are familiar with the benefits of protecting a vehicle's engine and interior parts from harsh winter conditions, but what about the paint? Read More »

Vehicle Pollution Linked To Respiratory Illness In Children

Recent findings from a study by USC Keck School of Medicine indicate that the closer children live to freeways, the higher their risk of asthma. The findings are consistent with the Help California Breathe Easier public awareness campaign, which emphasizes the link between vehicle-produced air pollution and negative health effects, especially respiratory illness in children. Read More »

Court to Notify Californians – Who Bought, Owned or Leased 1991-2001 Model Year Ford Explorers – About Their Rights in a Class Action Lawsuit

A statewide notice program authorized by California's Sacramento County Superior Court began today, to issue notices to those who bought, owned or leased 1991-2001 model year Ford Explorers. The notices are a result of the Court establishing or "certifying," in February 2005, a class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company, about whether Ford concealed a design flaw that increased rollover risk and lowered Explorer values. Read More »

SUVs No Safer than Passenger Cars for Children, New Study Finds

New research from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shows that children riding in SUVs have similar injury risks to children who ride in passenger cars. The study, published today in the journal Pediatrics, found that an SUV's increased risk of rolling over during a crash offset the safety benefits associated with larger, heavier-weight vehicles. Read More »

EPA Program to Increase Domestically Grown and Produced Fuels

Beginning in 2006, a program authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 will be implemented and reduce vehicle emissions, while strengthening U.S. energy security by doubling the use of fuels produced from American crops by 2012. Read More »