Monthly Archives: April 2011

Critical Auto Parts Slow Down World Auto Production

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

The closure of Renesas Electronics, a computer chip factory in Japan, is affecting the auto industry around the world. Despite efforts to get the factory back to full production Japan’s automobile manufacturing has been cut in half, and factories in … Continue reading →

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NHTSA Investigates Jeep Liberty Corrosion Complaints

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation after nine complaints of corrosion issues with the 2002-2005 Jeep Liberty SUV. Reports stated that excessive corrosion lead to the failure of the vehicles rear control arms, with two … Continue reading →

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2011 New York International Auto Show

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Anyone attending this years New York International Auto Show will notice an excitement in the air that hasn’t been felt the last couple years. Despite bankruptcies, recalls, rising gas prices, earthquakes and tsunamis, automobile … Continue reading →

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Nissan Recalls Pathfinder And Infiniti SUVs

Posted on April 25, 2011 by admin

Nissan has announced a recall for some 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder’s as well as 1997-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles for corrosion issues. The problem is being blamed on an assembly location hole in the upper strut housing that allows road salt to … Continue reading →

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Fiat Increases Ownership Of Chrysler

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

Fiat has announced this week that they will be increasing their ownership of Chrysler by 16%, bringing up their ownership to 46%, once the auto manufacturer repays it’s government loans. The merger will allow Fiat to take a 51% majority … Continue reading →

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Nissan Electric Leaf Recalled For Starting Problems

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

Widespread complaints of restart issues with the Nissan Leaf has lead the Japanese automakers investigation to the cars air conditioning system. Last week the auto manufacturer said they were not sure whether it was a software or parts issue, and … Continue reading →

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Honda CR-V Investigation Could Lead To Recall

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

Last November, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into Honda’s 2006 model CR-V after receiving three reports of fires in the driver door. Investigators say that they will be intensifying the investigation after receiving two more … Continue reading →

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Car Sharing Companies Becoming Profitable Businesses

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

The car sharing provider, Zipcar‘s, recent public offering raised almost $175 million dollars according to a Thursday morning report. The strong response is a first for car sharing companies that have typically been run by nonprofit and local community organization. … Continue reading →

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Recalled For Steering

Posted on April 11, 2011 by admin

General motors has announced a recall that will have some 2011 Chevrolet Cruze owners taking their vehicles in to get their steering columns inspected. After several complaints that the steering wheel detached from the car’s steering column, General motors has … Continue reading →

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Toyota Prius Sales Hit Million Milestone

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

It’s been over a decade since Toyota started building their popular hybrid vehicle, the Prius, and since then it has become synonymous with the word hybrid. At a press conference last Wednesday, Toyota announced that the fuel efficient Toyota Prius hybrid recently surpassed one million sales in the U.S. According to Philip Gott, director of automotive solutions at IHS, Toyota has paved the way for hybrid vehicles, and now everyone else is scrambling to catch up.” The Prius is the car of choice for consumers looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle and don’t mind paying a bit more for it. Continue reading →

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