Monthly Archives: March 2012
BMW Recalling 1.3 Million Cars Over Electrical Defect
BMW says there have been "incidents" in both Europe and the United States, but no injuries as a result. [more]
Honda Recalling 2006 CR-Vs Over Bad Welding
If the weld breaks, the automobile could become difficult to control and steer, increasing the risk of a crash. [more]
GM Exchanging Chevy Volt Charger Cables
Don't call it a recall. Nothing to see here, move along, the company insists. [more]
Gas Prices Up: Will Public Accept Even Higher Pricing?
An average cost of $5.30 to $5.35 per gallon is the ultimate tipping point that sees a majority of Americans cutting back on spending. [more]
Toyota Recalling Nearly 700,000 Camry, Tacoma and Venza Models
First up, Toyota is recalling 495,470 Tacoma trucks for potential problems with the steering wheel airbag. [more]
Feds Open Safety Probe on Ford Taurus
"Ford is aware of the NHTSA investigation and will, as always, cooperate fully with the agency," said company spokesman Dan Pierce. [more]
Chrysler to Certify Other Manufacturer’s Used Cars
Vehicles eligible for the Diversified Certified program will have less than 48,000 miles on the odometer and will be a 2008 model or newer. [more]
February Car Sales Rise Across the Board for American Automakers
Much of the increases being posted by automakers are due to sales of smaller, fuel-efficient cars, which consumers are selecting in the face of rising gas prices. [more]