All we can say is that the Toyota Supra rendering by Andreas Fougner looks awesome. It has been quite a while since we’ve heard of a new Supra model, and the first news that we’ve heard in 2006 of a new 2008 Supra seemed to be a fading memory. Read the rest of this entry »
Kia plans to debut its new RWD concept at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, but recent new images of the new rear-wheel drive sports sedan were leaked out along with its concept name. Read the rest of this entry »
Honda has just announced the recall of 86,000 2006 year model CRVs over faulty power master switch, which could lead to a fire hazard. Honda states that the switch allows residue from interior cleaners to accumulate and would eventually wear out the electrical contacts, which could potentially lead to a fire.
The recall comes after the U.S. government had five reports of driver doors caught on fire that resulted from faulty switches. The fix to all affected 2006 CRVs would be a replacement of the power master switch.
In another recall, Honda also announced that 5,626 2011 CR-Z models with manual transmissions are being recalled to update electric motor controls software due to complaints of a roll-away problem. The problem arises when the battery is on low and the engine is stalled. This could cause the electric motor to spin in the wrong direction and roll the car backwards even when the transmission is in a forward gear.
Honda plans to send out official recall announcements to affected owners by the end of this month. In the meantime, owners of these affected vehicles can go online at www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4 for more information.
PRESS RELEASE»Statement by American Honda Regarding Two Recalls: 2006 Honda CR-V; 2011 Honda CR-Z with Manual Transmission
TORRANCE, Calif.
Honda will notify affected owners of two voluntary recalls in the U.S. in late September 2011.
Honda will voluntarily recall 80,111 CR-V vehicles from the 2006 model year in the U.S. to replace the power window master switch. The design of the power window master switch can allow residue from interior cleaners to accumulate, which can, over time with switch use, cause the electrical contacts to degrade and may lead to a fire in the switch. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to this condition.
Additionally, Honda will voluntarily recall 5,626 CR-Z vehicles from the 2011 model year in the U.S. that are equipped with manual transmissions to update the software that controls the hybrid electric motor. In the affected vehicles, when the gasoline engine has stalled with the IMA battery in a very low state of charge and the transmission in gear, it is possible for the electric motor to rotate in the direction opposite to that selected by the transmission. If this occurs and the driver has not engaged the brakes, the vehicle may slowly roll in an unexpected direction (e.g., backwards when the transmission is in a forward gear), potentially leading to a crash. A software update will add further controls to correct the problem. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to this condition.
Honda is announcing these recalls to encourage all owners of affected vehicles to take their vehicles to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification of a recall from Honda. Notification to customers will begin in late September, 2011.
When Honda identifies concerns of this nature, nothing is more important to the company than fulfilling our obligation and responsibility to alert our customers. To this end, in addition to contacting customers by mail, after late September, owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicles require repair by going on-line to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4.
While the new Subaru XV crossover isn’t exactly exciting news, but nevertheless, Subaru managed to squeeze out a teaser image of its new crossover before its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Read the rest of this entry »
There have been problems with the corroded gas tank straps for more than a year now, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was expanding its investigation of 2.7 million Ford F-150 models for corroding gas tank straps back in May of 2011. The affect vehicles are from 1997 through 2004 of the F-150 models along with 1997 to 1999 F-250 trucks and 2002 and 2003 Lincoln Blackwood models. Read the rest of this entry »
Toyota has just announced new pricing for the 2012 Highlander, Land Cruiser and FJ models. The designs of these models remain the same, but that doesn’t stop Toyota from jacking up the prices a bit. Inflation perhaps? Read the rest of this entry »
McLaren strives to make its MP4-12C supercar perfect before launching it to the market. Even though it received with high praises from the car enthusiast community since its debut, McLaren still have some quirks of its own to iron out on this fast beast on wheels. Read the rest of this entry »
Straight out of the factory, the 2011 BMW X6 xDrive40d is a crossover model has a ground clearance of an SUV. But Lumma Design of German modified this crossover to look and drive like a car. Read the rest of this entry »
Two Ford’s Mad Max Interceptors makes its display at 2011 Australian International Motor Show, and nearly 10,000 car enthusiasts have voted to choose the next Mad Max Interceptor version. The Mad Max Interceptor is the remaking of the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT351 in the Mad Max movie. Read the rest of this entry »
Toyota is upping the ante on the performance of the Prius hybrid model. Sure, the gas-saver car its nice to have but with a bit more sportiness would would be icing on the cake. With that, Toyota has just announced the Plus Performance Package for Prius hybrid model. Read the rest of this entry »
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