Michelin North America Inc. says it is voluntarily recalling approximately 100,000 tires in order to retrieve an estimated 2,500 tires -- about 2.5% of the recalled population -- "that could have partial or full sidewall perforations that ...
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Production of the Opel Mokka will move from Korea to Spain in 2014 in a bid by General Motors to boost its ailing and underutilised European operations. The Mokka compact SUV, badged as a Vauxhall Mokka in other markets and a sister car ...
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Almost 5000 new-generation Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs have been recalled to correct a number of defects with the vehicles' steering and safety systems. The issues relate to the internal programming of the computers controlling the ...
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The Toyota HiLux ute has beaten perennial best-sellers the Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3 to claim top spot in the latest car sales figures. Official industry figures released today show nearly 5000 units of the always-popular utility vehicle ...
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The smallest Jeep 4WD yet will become a competitor for the likes of the Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf. Jeep CEO Mike Manley has told US motoring media the yet-to-be-named model will be 4.2 metres long, making it about the size of a ...
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If you're looking for a vehicle with extra room for people, plenty of space for cargo, and even some off-road capabilities, a midsized SUV is a good choice. There are plenty of options, including a couple updated models that were just ...
Two recalls caught our attention this week: Chrysler agreed to essentially recall about 1.6 million older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs to retroactively improve rear crash protection, after making headlines for initially refusing a ...
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Chrysler has agreed to conduct a "voluntary campaign" to inspect and, if needed, upgrade 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-07 Jeep Liberty SUVs to improve rear-collision protection. Chrysler had until today to respond to a National ...
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NHTSA Administrator David Strickland At the Consumer Reports "Fuel Economy: Now and in the Future" event last week, the theme was easy to spot: No matter what kind of car you want, you can find one today that gets good gas mileage. And ...
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Choosing a car for a teen can be tough, as there are so many factors to consider. We emphasize safety, reliability, and ease of use for inexperienced drivers in making our ultimate recommendations. We recently posted "Best used car deals ...
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French car maker PSA Peugeot-Citroen is planning to double the production of its 2008 small sports utility vehicle (SUV) in France. The company will increase the production capacity of its manufacturing facility in Mulhouse, Eastern ...
Among consumers likely to purchase a vehicle in the next two years, 31 percent are likely to consider a diesel, motivated by fuel economy and environmental concerns. This tidbit is among the findings of a recent survey conducted by the ...
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Dad has always been there to provide guidance in life, so Father's Day might be as good a time as any to repay him with a GPS navigator. Choosing the best GPS can seem daunting, as there are many choices available, often with only slight ...
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Earlier this week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requested that Chrysler initiate a safety recall of the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty to address a performance and design defect. NHTSA ...
The Over-the-Top trunk rack uses a “clearance frame” to reach over a car’s spoiler on so-called “no fit” SUVs, minivans and hatchbacks previously not compatible with trunk racks due to potential spoiler damage. ...
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