BMW have announced a recall for certain 2007-2010 X5 Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) vehicles, manufactured between September 12, 2006 to March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. Continue reading
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Auto Fuel Economy Ratings To Be Monitored More Closely
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is warning automobile manufacturers that they will begin monitoring fuel economy ratings more closely after complaints of overstated mileage claims. An investigation last November into inaccurate vehicle mileages Continue reading
Broadened WiFi Could Affect Auto Safety
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are proposing new rules that will let new users use frequencies allocated to developing car to car communications. Automakers and suppliers are saying that the broadened Wi-Fi use could potentially cause problems with accident prevention technology in vehicles, and they have sent a letter to the FCC protesting the plan. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! Investigation Into Pontiac G6 Brakes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is furthering an investigation into certain Pontiac G6 vehicles due to brake light problems. In 2009 General Motors (GM) issued a recall for certain 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 cars because the brake lights could intermittently illuminate Continue reading
2013 Chevy Malibu Affected By Loose Suspension Bolts
According to a recall report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), General Motors will be recalling over 8,000 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because one or more rear suspension bolts may have not been torqued to the manufacturers specification. The problem could result in sudden changes in the vehicles handling Continue reading
Better Communication Results In Automobile Safety
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), improvements in the automobile recall process is the direct result of better communication between the regulators and manufacturers. He also added that substantial increases in fines for not reporting a recall promptly was also a big factor in encouraging manufacturers to be more pro active with recalls Continue reading
As Sales Slow Auto Manufacturers Turn To U.S. Consumers
As vehicle sales slow around the world, automobile manufacturers are turning to the United States low interest rates and climbing consumer confidence to sustain this years sales. This is especially evident at this years North American International Auto Show in Detroit as luxury automobile manufacturers show new models aimed specifically at US consumers. Continue reading
Consumer Complaints Play Big Roll In Auto Recalls
The United States has one of the most effective automobile investigation and recall programs in the world. Because of the hard work of the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) team, every day millions of drivers can feel safer on our roadways. Continue reading
