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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 [...]
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 [...]
Tata considering new entry-level Jaguar
Tata vice chairman, Ravi Kant, has told UK automotive website Autocar that a new entry-level Jaguar is in the brand’s current planning discussions. Mr Kant and Tata Motors CEO, Carl-Peter Forster, are reviewing the Jaguar Land Rover product line-up at the moment and planning future expansion. “We’re having a debate about a small car. It [...]
February sales boosted by private and business buyers
The Australian automotive industry’s positive start to 2010 continued in February with a significant increase in sales of new vehicles over last month as well as February 2009. Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 82,219 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in February, up 17.1 [...]
2010 Geneva Motorshow Gallery
Our own Paul Maric has spent the last few days at this year’s Geneva Motorshow and we thought we’d share with you his photos from the show. If you want to read about all the reveals from this year’s show simply click here. Original article from: Australian Car Advice – Australia’s largest independent Auto site. [...]
