Kia recalls 145K Rondo, Optima models over airbag issues
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Sedan, Etc., Recalls, Safety, Kia
Kia has announced that it is recalling 145,000 vehicles to address faulty airbags. A total of 95,569 Optima sedans built between 2006 and 2008 and 50,186 Rondo MPVs built between 2007 and 2008 are included in the recall.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the vehicles may [...]
Mini recalling certain Cooper S and JCW models over water pump
Filed under: Convertible, Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Mini
Back in October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating certain turbocharged Mini models for vehicle fires. The investigation came after reports of at least 12 vehicles lighting up, and now the investigation has officially lead to a recall.
NHTSA has announced on its website that Mini will [...]
Ford recalling 244k Escape models, 200,000+ Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Ford
Ford is recalling nearly half a million vehicles in two separate actions announced today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Just over 244,000 Ford Escape crossovers from model year 2001 and 2002 are being recalled for potentially leaky brake master cylinder reservoir caps, while nearly 206,000 2004 and [...]
Tata recalling all pre-2012 Nano models over bad starter
Filed under: Budget, Etc., Recalls, Safety, India
Tata Motors has issued a recall for all Nano models manufactured between July 2009 and October 2011. The company will replace the vehicles’ starter motors free of charge. And while the Indian automaker has declined to say just how many vehicles will be affected by the recall, local news [...]
Over 8,700 Cadillac SRX models recalled for faulty transmission cables
Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Cadillac, Luxury
Owners of 2010 and 2011 model year Cadillac SRX utility vehicles, lend me your ears: Your luxury crossover may be facing a recall. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some 8,789 affected units could have an improperly fitted transmission shift cable.
According to the government agency’s notice, the [...]
2012 Subaru Impreza, Legacy and Outback models recalled over excessive brake pedal travel
Filed under: Sedan, Wagon, Recalls, Safety, Hatchback, Subaru
The 2012 Subaru Impreza is just now going on sale, but it’s already facing its first major recall. According to a statement from Subaru of America, all 2012 Impreza models built through November 15 are being recalled to replace the brake master cylinder after a number of customers [...]
Audi launches design initiative to deal with criticism that all models look alike
November 29, 2011 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Performance, SUV, Crossover, Audi, Design/Style, Luxury
The accusation began when the Audi A4 and A6 took on rather similar detailing, and it was all but confirmed with the arrival of the latest A8: Audi was making the same car in different lengths. BMW, in fact, has been accused of the same thing [...]
Audi delaying A6 hybrid and diesel models, A8 hybrid
November 19, 2011 by admin
Filed under Green Auto
Filed under: Hybrid, Audi
Audi may claim that it’s “not against hybrids,” but it’s certainly not hugely in favor of them, either. Any potential buyer of a hybrid version of the A6 or the A8, for example, had better get ready to wait a bit, because Audi wants to “minimize lineup complexity.” So much for all [...]
2013 Lincoln MKT models its new mug
November 18, 2011 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: LA Auto Show, Crossover, Lincoln, Design/Style, Luxury
The MKT may not be a big seller, but Lincoln is hoping that starts to change with a refresh. The MKT hit the stage at the LA Auto Show with a new grille that matches up closely with the new face of the 2013 MKS.
Beyond the (once [...]
Cadillac recalls small number of 2012 CTS models over brake pedal fears
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Cadillac, GM
General Motors is recalling a small number of 2012 Cadillac CTS models for concerns over the vehicle’s braking system. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the affected cars could have a power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut that may not have been torqued [...]
