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Recall of the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

Make / Models / Years: HYUNDAI / SANTA FE / 2005 Manufacturer : HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY HYUNDAI RECALL NO: 074. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V450000 Mfg’s Report Date : SEP 30, 2005 Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12000 Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE ... Read More »

Speeders Are Risky In Ways Besides Exceeding Posted Limits

Most motorists speed occasionally, straying a few miles per hour over the posted limit. Then there are the more serious violators, who substantially exceed speed limits and maintain speeds that are way out of sync with nearby motorists. Read More »

Recall of the 2004-2005 Kia Spectra

Make / Models / Years: KIA / LD SPECTRA / 2004-2005 Manufacturer : KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. KIA RECALL NO: SC-053. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V431000 Mfg’s Report Date : SEP 20, 2005 Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 73641 Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG FEATURE, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) ... Read More »

Recall of the 2004-2006 Nissan Quest

Make / Models / Years: NISSAN / QUEST / 2004-2006 Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V474000 Mfg’s Report Date : OCT 11, 2005 Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Potential Number Of Units Affected : 109437 Summary: On certain mini vans, there is a seat adjustment mechanism that contains exposed moving components located at the rear inside ... Read More »

Keeping Your Distance Automatically

Cruise control has become smarter. Besides maintaining cruising speed, it can also maintain a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. This new technology is called either Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive Speed Control, or Distance Sensing Cruise Control, depending on the auto manufacturer offering it. Read More »

Propane Safety For RV Owners

There are millions of propane systems in RVs as well as homes and barbeques with very few accidents. While LPG (liquid petroleum gas) is highly explosive, it is quite safe, if used properly. Neglected, the results can be disastrous. Read More »

What’s New In Vehicle Safety

The European Union requires manufacturers to introduce a range of safety improvements on all new cars to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision with a car. Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz are the first to introduce new cars with features that comply with these standards. In Japan, Honda has developed the world's first motorcycle airbag. Read More »

â€˜50s American â€œSportyâ€ Cars Honored on U.S. Stamps

The USPS has released its "America on the Move: 50s Sporty Cars" commemorative stamps. The choices for the cars honored were quite obvious - 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, 1954 Kaiser Darrin, 1952 Nash-Healey, 1953 Studebaker Starliner, and 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Read More »

Delphi Receives Court Approval of Bridge Orders Allowing Continuation of Cash Management System and Payments to Employees Under Current Compensation and Benefit Programs

Delphi Corporation (NYSE:DPH) announced today that in support of its reorganization efforts it has received interim Court approval to continue to utilize its existing cash management system, as well as approval to continue paying all salaried and hourly employees in the U.S. under Delphi's current compensation and benefit programs. Read More »

GM Comments on Delphi Filing Under Chapter 11

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today said it expects no immediate effect on its global automotive operations as a result of Delphi Corp.'s (NYSE: DPH) Chapter 11 filing. Read More »