Jeep is recalling nearly 300,000 Wrangler models built beween May of 2006 and May of 2010. These models amy have brake lines that may rub on inner fender liners. Over time, this friction could wear a hole in the brake line, causing a brake fluid leak and loss of braking ability. Jeep...
Nissan's market research has shown that over half of prospective Leaf electric car buyers have owned or still own a Toyota Prius. Nissan sees these customers as early adopters of green technology, who are willing to embrace new eco-friendly products as soon as they beome available. To date,...
The NHTSA has launched an investigation into reports of pedal entrapment in Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan models. The NHTSA has received several complaints and has verified three instances of pedal entrapment, which could lead to unintended acceleration. No accidents have been reported...
You can't be James Bond and you'll never get a license to kill, but if you have enough money you can buy the most famous Bond car of all time: the Aston Martin DB5. Driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger and Thunderball, the 1964 DB5 has a wide array of aftermarket upgrades, including twin machine...
The release of Toyota's long awaited FT-86 sports car has been delayed by two years, according to sources inside Japan. The FT-86, a joint venture between Toyota and Subaru, was supposed to be released in 2011. Designed as an affordable but fun-to-drive sports coupe, the FT-86 has held fans...
Nissan will be recalling 2010 model year Titans, Armadas, Pathfinders, Xterras and Infiniti QX56s to correct a potentially faulty weld on a suspension component. A weld failure would lead to reduce suspension compliance, a very harsh ride and potential loss of control. No accidents have been...
Toyota and Tesla Motors have announced a cooperative realtionship between the companies to pursue development of Tesla's Model S electric sedan. Tesla has also acquired the former NUMMI plant in California, site of an earlier joint venture between Toyota and GM. Tesla expects to hire approximately...
Lexus has announced a worldwide recall of their high- end LS models for a potential defect with the electronic steering control. While only 12 incidents have been reported, Toyota is being extremely proactive with its premium brand, announcing the recall voluntarily. Approximately 11,500 LS 460,...
The NHTSA is investigating reports that Toyota delayed a safety recall of pickup trucks and 4Runner SUVs for nearly one year in the United States. Toyota recalled 1989 to 1998 pick up trucks and SUVs in the Japanese market in 2004, but did not initiate the same recall in the United States until...
Eight states and the District of Columbia are suing automotive extended warranty companies, including U.S. Fidelis, Credexx Corporation and Auto One. At issue is the difference between a warranty and a service contract. Though marketed and promoted as extended warranties, products from the...
