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Town Car Fuel Tank Shield Service Campaign
Town Car Fuel Tank Shield Service Campaign
High-tech car keys causing low-tech hassles
Consumer study shows replacing an electronic key can cost a bundle
By Roland JonesBusiness editorMSNBC
Phil Nebe is a busy man. His mobile locksmith company, Autolox, has its work cut out for it helping drivers locked out of their cars in the Richmond, Va., area, such as the tourist passing through the Southern town one Saturday evening who managed to accidentally flush his car keys down a restaurant toilet.
Court upholds verdict in roof crush case
But GM won’t concede defeat in $18.6 million jury award to woman paralyzed in 1997 crash.
Bill Vlasic / The Detroit News
It’s been nearly nine years since Penny Shipler’s spine was crushed when the roof of a 1996-model Chevrolet S-10 Blazer collapsed around her in a rollover accident.
But it wasn’t until last week that the paralyzed Nebraska woman apparently won her long legal battle against General Motors Corp.
2006 Car Book “Best Bets”
Subcompact
BMW Z4
Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio
VW Beetle
Mazda MX-5 Miata
MINI Cooper
Compact
BMW 3-Series Coupe/Convertible/M3
Mitsubishi Galant
BMW 3-Series Sedan/Sports Wagon
Honda Civic
Hyundai Elantra
Mitsubishi Eclipse
VW Golf
Intermediate
Acura TSX
Honda Accord
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Volvo 70 Series
Acura TL
Toyota Camry
Car Owners Complain About Chrysler Engine
Automaker Claims Problems Not WidespreadPOSTED: 7:43 pm EST March 1, 2006
BALTIMORE — The WBAL-TV 11 News I-Team has discovered car owners in Maryland and across the country have claimed their car engines are not only defective, but unsafe.
But as the owners demand the automaker take responsibility, the I-Team found they may be out of luck.
WBAL-TV 11 News I-Team reporter Barry Simms said style and an affordable price have powered sales of the Dodge Intrepid.
But Lisa Wharton’s 2001 model isn’t going anywhere.
New Report Shows that Within Vehicle Class, Fuel Efficiency Varies Widely
Consumers Can Save Money and Oil without Sacrificing Choice
New Mileage Rating Scale Introduced
Washington, DC February 27, 2006–A Consumer Federation of America (CFA) analysis of EPA mileage ratings for 2006 vehicles released today reveals huge differences in fuel efficiency within vehicle classes.
2000-2005 Ford Focus Ignition Lock Cylinder
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Industries Get Quiet Protection From Lawsuits
Federal agencies are using arcane regulations and legal opinions to shield automakers and others from challenges by consumers and states.
Hyundai Transmission Fluid Leaks
Hyundai dealers warned of possible fluid leak
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Christopher Jensen
Plain Dealer Columnist
Hyundai has informed its dealers of a possible fluid leak from the automatic transmission on its four- and six-cylinder vehicles from the 1999 to 2006 model years.
The information was contained in a technical service bulletin sent recently to dealers. Such bulletins are not recalls but simply tell dealers how to detect and fix a problem.
Attorneys General Comments on FMVSS 216 Rulemaking
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