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2001-2003 Volkswagen Ignition Coils
2001-2003 Volkswagen Ignition Coils
2003-06 6.0L Diesel Spat Snarls 2007 6.4L Ford Super Duty launch
Engine supply for hot pickup remains in doubt
Automotive News / March 5, 2007
Richard Truett
A festering dispute between Ford Motor Co. and International Truck and
Engine Corp. is threatening to stall the launch of Ford’s most profitable
vehicle, the Super Duty pickup. Late last week, a Michigan judge issued a
temporary order forcing International to resume production of the Super
Duty’s 6.4-liter diesel engine. In return, the judge ordered Ford to pay
full price for the engine, rather than demand reimbursement for hefty
CAS Calls for NHTSA Investigation of Pontiac GTO Tire Failures
The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) today called on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open an investigation into tire failures and front suspension problems that occur on the 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO.
Volvo Electronic Throttle Module Settlement Agreement
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Cops eye cruiser flaw in fatal crash
Crown Vic sometimes accelerated at random, Beverly chief says
By Paul Leighton and Amanda McGregor , Staff writer
Salem (MA) News, January 22, 2007
BEVERLY – The police cruiser that slammed into a parked car on Cabot Street
and killed a woman on Saturday had a history of problems with the
accelerator, according to police. Police Chief John Cassola said yesterday
that officers had complained about "random acceleration" problems with three
No wrench required
Bad throttle in your Volvo? Oil sludge in your Saab? Audi won’t start? Car owners are using the Internet to investigate and share their cars’ ailments, and, in some cases, prod manufacturers into addressing problems that might otherwise be dismissed as isolated incidents.
A woman from Milburn, N.J., was fearful of her new car — and said so on the website ConsumerAffairs.com.
Unwary dealers get Katrina cars
Arlena Sawyers
Automotive News
December 18, 2006
Mazda to scrap all cars on board Cougar Ace
Mark Rechtin
Automotive News
December 18, 2006
Statement of Clarence Ditlow on CAS Dynamic Roof Crush Tests
Since 1970, the auto industry has fought efforts by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to issue a dynamic roof crush standard that protects occupants in rollover crashes. During that time, the number of deaths to occupants in rollover crashes climbed from less than 3,000 to over 10,000 each year while total occupant fatalities declined from 43,200 to 33,300.