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2010 Holden JG Cruze recall
Holden is recalling more than 9000 petrol-powered 2010 JG Cruze models after identifying a problem with the fuel feed hose that may cause a fuel leak.
A total of 9098 vehicles with the 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine have been targeted by the recall in Australia.
The official recall notice reads:
“In some instances, the fuel feed hose may not [...]
P-plate driver records BAC reading 19 times legal limit
21 year old Canberra P-plate driver Joanne Gross has recorded one of Australia’s highest ever blood-alocohol readings – a staggering 0.385 per cent.
The result, 19 times the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for a P-plate driver in the ACT, followed a road side breath test where police say Ms Grosse was so drunk that [...]
Bentley – On Speed in Scotland
It was the proverbial offer too good to refuse: Travel to Scotland for a scenic tour of Speyside, the historic region made famous by the many whisky distilleries situated nearby. During said visit, our small group would stay in a cottage situated at the Macallan Estate, the hallowed grounds where one of the world’s most [...]
NHTSA confirms 60+ complaints about repaired Toyotas, LaHood may mandate override systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the US has received more than 60 complaints about unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles after they have been serviced as a part of their recalls.
The NHTSA’s David Strickland said the administration had begun to take action concerning the complaints.
“NHTSA has already started contacting consumers about these complaints [...]
2010 Ford Fusion setting records in the US
The mid-sized 2010 Ford Fusion is attracting more buyers to the Blue Oval from other brands than any other car in the US range.
In February, 60 percent of total Fusion sales were “conquest sales” (sales to customers new to Ford) which is up six percent from January and 11 percent on 2009 as a whole.
The [...]
