autoevolution: Toyota North America Confirms Lexus LS Recall
Toyota USA explained in detail how the system fault could affect Lexus LS models. “The VGRS may exhibit a temporary steering wheel off-center condition of up to 90 degrees after driving quickly from a very tight turn where the steering was at the end of its travel (full lock position – left or right)”, the statement continued. Full Story…
autoweek.com: Mercedes-Benz Asks U.S. Customers About A Future Small Car
The company says it is gathering input from U.S. consumers and is reviewing choices for a new line of entry-level models. Word is three variants are possible: a crossover, a sporty coupe and a sedan, all based on the redesigned, front-drive B-class platform. U.S. dealers have told the factory they do not want a hatchback. The B-class sold in Europe and Canada is a boxy five-door hatchback that dealers claim does not fit Mercedes‘ luxury image. Full Story…
BusinessWeek: At Subaru, Sharing the Love Is a Market Strategy
Subaru, the auto unit of Japan‘s Fuji Heavy Industries, has long been popular with a core of professorial drivers in tweed in the Northeast and flannel-clad outdoor enthusiasts in the Northwest. Lately, however, the carmaker has been aggressively moving beyond the snowy, soggy, and mountainous regions that are its stronghold. Full Story…
USA Today: GM to Build Turbo-boosted Buick Regal GS, Report Says
GM is showing as much enthusiasm for powerful cars as ever. Powerful, yet smart. Latest proof: the Detroit News is reporting that GM’s Buick will indeed build a turbocharged performance variant of the Regal called the GS and that it will likely go on sale next year. The turbo will allow the GS to get whipsaw acceleration while still being relatively fuel efficient, or so the theory goes. Full Story…
Cars.com: Nissan Plans to Recall 48,700 Trucks, SUVs
Nissan is working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to begin a recall of 48,700 pickup trucks and SUVs due to a defect in the suspension that could cause the ride of the vehicles to become rough and loud. Expected to begin next week, the recall covers the 2010 Nissan Armada, Frontier, Titan, Pathfinder and Xterra, as well as the Infiniti QX56. Full Story…
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