| Chrysler in van recall |
Jul 6th, 2013 |
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Chrysler is recalling 282,000 minivans from the 2013 model year because their side air bags may deploy on the wrong side in case of a crash.Side air bags are supposed to deploy on the side of the vehicle involved in a crash. Chrysler says a software problem is causing deployment on the opposite side.Affected models are the Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country and ...
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| Major slump in European auto industry |
Jul 6th, 2013 |
The year 2013 will be the worst for the auto industry in Western Europe in 30 years. This emerged from a recent report prepared by Professor Ferdinand Dudenhffer of the Center Automotive Research (CAR) at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany.Auto companies and firms in the supply industries are responding to the prolonged economic crisis with mass layoffs and spending cuts. CAR's ...
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| Bay Area Chrysler Dealers Recall Minivans For Air Bag Defect |
Jul 6th, 2013 |
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/AP) — Chrysler is recalling 282,000 minivans from the 2013 model year because the side air bags can deploy on the wrong side in a crash. Side air bags are supposed to deploy on the side of the vehicle that’s involved in a crash. Chrysler says a software problem is causing its air bags to deploy on the opposing side of the vehicle. Affected models are the Dodge ...
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| 2 empty cars derail in Hamilton no injuries |
Jul 6th, 2013 |
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) -- Officials say two empty cars of a CSX train derailed in Hamilton and have blocked a railroad crossing in the southern part of the city. Hamilton Fire Department Deputy Chief Troy Pugh said in a statement that two cars derailed at approximately 8:15 p.m. Friday. No injuries have been reported. Pugh says the Hamilton Hazardous Materials Unit was called to the scene, but ...
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| Mercedes-Benz S-Class PHEV Planned for Frankfurt Debut |
Jul 6th, 2013 |
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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 will debut this September in the U.S., followed by the all-wheel-drive version, the S550 4MATIC, expected in November. But according to a new report, there may be more. It appears Mercedes-Benz is planning a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle version of the S-Class, one that will debut in two month’s time at [...]
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| Official: 2014 Mazda6 with i-ELOOP most fuel efficient midsize sedan, $32,570 |
Jul 6th, 2013 |
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The 2014 Mazda6 is the Japanese automaker’s new, redesigned, midsize sedan featuring Skyactiv technology, and Mazda has just released pricing for models that will be equipped with i-ELOOP. An entry-level 2014 Mazda6 starts at $21,785 after delivery, when paired with the standard six-speed manual transmission. All models feature the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, capable of [...]
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| GM June Sales: Cruze Up 73 Percent, Contributes to Record Month |
Jul 6th, 2013 |
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GM’s trucks continue growth, Cruze up 73.2 percent.
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| Nissan Note’s about space not speed |
Jul 6th, 2013 |
Nissan is focusing a lot of attention on a single door -- and it isn't the one that provides access to the driver's seat. It's the door that swings up rather than out, the hatchback that defines the 2014 Versa Note as a portal to fifth-door ...
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| Anthony Hilton Car sales kickstarted by compensation payments |
Jul 6th, 2013 |
The motor industry said on Thursday that it had sold well over 1 million new cars in the first half of the year, and that overall sales are up on last year by more than ...
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| Storm Damage Tree falls on moving cars |
Jul 6th, 2013 |
TAMPA - A tree came toppling down onto two moving cars late Friday afternoon. The incident happened on Hanley Road right before the Fountain Avenue intersection. One of the drivers of the two cars, Rozaida Viust, told ABC Action News she was slowly coming to a stop at the intersection when she felt the tree crash on top of her car. It's still unclear what caused the tree to snap. According ...
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