Issues
California Court Affirms $25 Million Roof Crush Verdict
At least 10,000 people are killed or seriously injured each year due to weak roofs in rollover crashes. Rather than hire engineers to build strong roofs, auto companies hired lobbyists to weaken safety standards. These lobbyists got the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to weaken the roof strength standard (FMVSS 216) so much that roofs of SUVs will not support the vehicle’s weight when the windshield breaks in a rollover.
Court of Appeal of Lousiana Ruling II
Sixth Assignment of Error
The sixth assignment raised by appellant is whether consumer certificates could be transferred to dealers.
Section III.E.8 of the settlement agreement provides that: Certificates may not be transferred to authorized General Motors dealers or their affiliated entities during the first 15 months, except that Certificates may be redeemed at authorized General Motors dealers as provided in this Agreement.
Louisiana Appeals Court Rules on GM Pickup Class Action
More Information on GM C/K Pickup Fires
Court of Appeal of Louisiana,
First Circuit.
Joseph A. WHITE, III, John L. Monson and Anthony J. Cashiola, Sr.
v.
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Brockhoeft’s Chevrolet, Inc. and Hank’s Pontiac-
2003 Car Book Quiz
1. Which vehicle has the lowest driver death rate?
a. Honda Civic
b. Ford Taurus
c. Chevy Suburban
d. Mercedes C-class
2. Who tops the lemon list for 2003?
a. Ford
b. Chrysler
c. GM
d. Kia
e. VW
3. only one 2003 has a 93%+ injury avoidance for both driver and passenger in 35-mph front and 38-mph side barrier crashes; pick the safety winner.
a. Pontiac Sunfire
b. Volvo S60
c Honda Civic
d. Ford Windstar
4.
New York State Trooper Killed by Fire
By TERRY CORCORAN
THE JOURNAL NEWS
(Original publication: December 21, 2002)
The driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee that slammed into a police cruiser Thursday in Yonkers, killing a state trooper, was driving with a suspended license, state police said yesterday.
SUV Hits Trooper’s Car in Fatal N.Y. Wreck
12/20/2002
YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — A sport utility vehicle rammed into a state trooper’s cruiser on the side of the road and burst into flames, killing the trooper and driver and injuring six others, at least five seriously.
Thursday’s accident began when the Jeep Cherokee crashed into another car while trying to change lanes, said State Trooper Jesse Temple, a police spokesman. The Jeep careened off the car and plowed into the back of the cruiser.
Airbag Injuries to Passengers Bedevil Nissan
Airbag Injuries to Passengers Bedevil Nissan
GM Paint Release
GM has issued the following statement in response to queries concerning its customer satisfaction policy on vehicle paint problems.