Maserati North America is recalling 7,438 luxury sport sedans, two door coupes, and sports cars for a problem with the suspension that could lead to the rear tie rod assemblies weakening and possibly failing. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’ Category
Lemon Alert! Maserati Suspension Problem
Monday, May 20th, 2013NHTSA Click It Or Ticket Seatbelt Safety Campaign
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
As one of the most effective automobile safety features invented, seat belts save thousands of lives every year. Unfortunately, one in five Americans fail to regularly wear their seat belt while driving or riding in a motor vehicle. (more…)
Mitsubishi Fuel And Brake Problems
Monday, April 22nd, 2013Mitsubishi has announced two recalls that will affect certain 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured between June 11, 2012, through December 11, 2012 . The first recall is similar to recalls issued by Hyundai and Kia earlier this month. (more…)
2013 Buick Encore Steering Problem
Thursday, April 18th, 2013General Motors (GM) has announced a recall for certain 2013 Buick Encore crossover vehicles equipped with heated steering wheels. During manufacturing, certain steering wheel fasteners may have not been properly installed resulting in the steering wheel potentially becoming loose and separating from the steering column. (more…)
California Laws on Early Auto Lease Termination
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013Consumers in California have lease holder laws that offer protection beyond the federal laws. Whatever your reason for wanting to get out of a lease, if you do not have a “cooling off” clause in your contract, it is recommended to proceed with caution. The laws allow consumers in California to terminate a California automobile lease at any time, but (more…)
2013 Rolls Royce Phantom Possible Fire Risk
Monday, February 25th, 2013Luxury car maker Rolls Royce have announced that they will be recalling certain 2013 Rolls Royce Phantom’s for a problem that could be a potential fire hazard.
Due to a manufacturing error, a batch of fuel filler necks with missing anti-misfueling devices were installed in a small number of vehicles. (more…)
Car Buyer Bill Of Rights California Lemon Law
Friday, February 22nd, 2013California’s Car Buyers Bill of Rights, which took affect July 01, 2006, has changed the way vehicles are bought and sold in California. Even though the law has been in affect for almost seven years many consumers still may not be fully aware of all their rights. (more…)
Broadened WiFi Could Affect Auto Safety
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013The 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. (more…)
New Auto Technology Changes Driving
Monday, January 14th, 2013Today’s consumers love modern automobile technology, and according to a recent I.B.M. study, automobile buyers are increasingly buying vehicles according to the gadgets they contain. This has lead automakers on a race to see who can offer the latest in in-car technology. (more…)
Bankrupt Battery Maker A123 Systems Sold
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012Bankrupt American battery maker, A123 Systems, has been auctioned off to Chinese auto parts maker Wanxiang Group, for $256 million. The sale includes A123’s automotive and commercial operations including three factories in the United States. (more…)
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