Issues
Toyota Broadens Sludge-Repair Program
Toyota broadens sludge-repair program
Automaker alters V-6, insists neglect is cause
By Richard Truett
Automotive News / April 08, 2002
Sludge bustingToyota’s latest moves to address engine sludge
List of suspects
Memos: Ford made Explorer roof weaker
Automaker says SUV exceeds federal safety standards and is a safe vehicle.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — When 26-year-old Claire Duncan died of a fractured skull after a severe rollover accident in her 2000 Ford Explorer, her family wanted answers.
Active Safety Technology Issues
Presentation to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
November 10, 2004
Clarence M. Ditlow, Executive Director
Center for Auto Safety
The Center for Auto Safety has generally advocated that crashworthiness and occupant restraint are the most critical areas in which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration should regulate and issue consumer information. Nevertheless, we agree that new developments in electronics, computer systems and sensors offer major opportunities for crash avoidance.
2005 Car Book “Best Bets”
Subcompact
Hyundai Accent
Mazda MX-5 Miata
MINI Cooper
BMW Z4
Hyundai Tiburon
Volkswagen Beetle
Compact
Hyundai Elantra
Audi A4
BMW 3-Series
Honda Civic
Nissan Sentra
Toyota Corolla
Volkswagen Golf/Jetta
Volvo 40 Series
Intermediate
Lexus ES 300
Toyota Avalon
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Honda Accord
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Volkswagen Will Budge on Complaints About Sludge
Sunday, March 20, 2005 Christopher JensenPlain Dealer Columnist
Borrego Springs, Calif. Volkswagen Passat owners who did not get help from Volkswagen with repairs to sludge-damaged engines should try again, says Len Hunt, the vice president in charge of Volkswagen in the United States.
Hunt said dealers have been told they can be more lenient about helping consumers who were not grossly negligent when it comes to oil changes.
SUV’s Category description
SUV’s are the most popular cars in America. The Center for Auto Safety is improving awareness of safety issues and defects in these increasingly popular vehicles.
Lawsuits Category Description
The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) is the most respected source of legal information and data related to vehicle safety and manufacturer defects. Every day CAS fights to make sure consumers are aware of their rights as vehicle owners and pending litigations related to their cars.
Defect Investigations Category Description
The Center for Auto Safety works tirelessly to ensure that you, the consumer, are aware of government defect investigations that may protect you in a collision and save you money on vehicle repairs.
Crown Vic Category Description
At least 22 law enforcement officers have been killed in fiery collisions involving Ford’s Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, due to an inadequate fuel system. The civilian platform of these vehicles includes the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car, all with the same faulty fuel system. Ford has fixed the police vehicles, but refuses to recall the civilian cars.