Nissan recalls 196,000 SUVs on corrosion risk

2011-04-25T06:30:08Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co Ltd recalled nearly 196,000 older-model Pathfinder and Honda recalling Passport SUVs to inspect rear suspension brackets that could detach

Honda is recalling about 35,000 Passport sport utility vehicles to inspect brackets on the rear suspension that could detach and lead to a crash.

The recall involves Passports from the 1998-2002 model years and is limited to 21 states and the

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2010-11-04T15:30:32Z

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Trucks outsold passenger cars in the U.S. this October by the widest margin since 2005. Here's a look at the differences between passenger cars and trucks:

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_ Technically speaking, the trucks most people drive are called light duty trucks and include a wide range of vehicles, including minivans, SUVs and crossovers. They don't include tractor-trailer rigs that haul freight for businesses. Thos...

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2010-11-29T15:03:36Z

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2010-11-04T13:54:07Z

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2010-11-04T13:34:22Z

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2010-11-04T13:37:53Z

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2010-11-04T13:37:00Z

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2010-11-04T13:37:38Z

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2010-11-04T13:34:10Z

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2010-11-04T13:35:59Z

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Police: boy in custody after 2 joy rides in 2 days

2010-10-21T15:31:24Z

South Carolina police: 11-year-old boy accused of 2 joy rides in 2 days _ in fire vehicle, SUV

Police in South Carolina say an 11-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly taking two joy rides in two days, the first in a fire department pickup and the second in an SUV.

Police Lt. Farmer Blue said Thursday that the fourth-grade student led a dozen patrol cars on a 45-minute chase around...

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2010-11-02T17:08:28Z

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2010-11-02T17:11:38Z

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2010-11-02T17:06:07Z

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2010-11-02T17:07:11Z

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2010-10-06T20:18:01Z

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2010-10-02T17:00:56Z

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2010-09-11T23:54:06Z

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2010-09-11T23:44:48Z

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2010-11-05T10:40:47Z

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2010-09-11T23:51:06Z

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2010-11-02T14:08:41Z

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Teen tries to steal policeman's rented SUV in CA

2010-07-30T10:00:06Z

Policeman was watching when California teen picked his rented SUV to steal

Investigators say a 15-year-old, would-be thief who jumped into a Jeep Cherokee was being watched by a Southern California policeman who rented the SUV.

The plainclothes officer used his remote to lock the Redland's teenager inside.

Redlands police spokesman Chrysler recalls almost 35,000 Dodge Calibers for potentially sticky gas pedals like Toyota's

Chrysler is recalling nearly 35,000 Dodge Calibers in the United States and around the globe to fix a potential problem with sticky gas pedals, the same issue that has affected m...

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Toyota pays record US fine, widens safety recall

2010-10-22T11:08:58Z

Toyota on Tuesday widened its latest global safety recall, a day after paying a record US fine that analysts say leaves the Japanese giant more vulnerable as it battles a slew of lawsuits.

The world's biggest carmaker has been embroiled in its worst crisis yet, issuing about 10 million recall notices globally in the past seven months, mostly for defects with accelerator and brake systems.

In the l...

Toyota pays record US fine, widens latest safety recall

2010-10-22T11:08:57Z

Toyota on Tuesday widened its latest global safety recall, a day after paying a record US fine that analysts say leaves the Japanese giant more vulnerable as it battles a slew of lawsuits.

In the l...

Toyota to fix 34,000 vehicles worldwide

2010-04-19T22:30:25Z

Toyota to fix stability programming in 34,000 vehicles worldwide

Toyota will offer the same fix for stability control programming it has announced for the Lexus GX 460 in North America to vehicles in other regions, affecting 34,000 vehicles worldwide, the Japanese automaker said Tuesday.

Toyota Motor Corp. will update the ...

Toyota recals 870,000 minivans over corrosion problem

2010-10-22T11:08:46Z

Embattled Japanese automaker Toyota said it will recall 870,000 Sienna minivans in the United States and Canada because of corrosion problems.

The announcement came a day after the world's biggest automaker said it would suspend production and w...

Toyota recalling 870,000 minivans in US, Canada

2010-10-22T11:08:43Z

Embattled Japanese automaker Toyota said it will recall 870,000 Sienna minivans in the United States and Canada because of corrosion problems.

The announcement came on Friday, a day after the world's biggest automaker said it would suspend produc...

Toyota recalling 600,000 US minivans over corrosion problems

2010-10-22T11:08:42Z

Embattled Japanese automaker Toyota said Friday it will recall 600,000 Sienna minivans in the United States because of corrosion problems.

The announcement came a day after the world's biggest automaker said it would suspend production and worldwide sales of its Lexus GX 460 and would cond...

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2010-10-25T14:33:59Z

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New safety risks hit Toyota, Mazda vehicles

2010-10-22T11:08:39Z

Further trouble for Japan's auto industry emerged Thursday as embattled Toyota suspended production and sales of its Lexus GX 460 sport utility vehicle and Mazda announced a recall of 90,000 cars.

Toyota, the world's biggest automaker, said it would suspend production and worldwide sal...

Toyota suspends Lexus GX 460 sales worldwide

2010-10-22T11:08:35Z

Embattled automaker Toyota suspended worldwide sales of its Lexus GX 460 sport utility vehicle Thursday due to a rollover risk at high-speed, and said it will conduct safety tests on all its SUVs.

The move followed Toyota's suspension of GX sales in the United States and Canada Wednesday after US magazi...

Toyota to test sports utility vehicles over safety

2010-10-22T11:08:39Z

Japanese automaker Toyota suspended worldwide sales of the Lexus GX 460 sport utility vehicle Thursday due to a roll-over risk and said it would test all its SUVs for safety.

"The company has decided to suspend the SUV's sales worldwide, which means also in Russia and Middle East after

2010-10-22T11:08:31Z

TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - Influential nonprofit magazine Consumer Reports on Tuesday urged car shoppers not to buy the 2010 Lexus GX 460, calling the Toyota Motor Corp <7...

March Auto Sales: Mitsubishi

2010-10-22T11:08:05Z

Mitsubishi sales up 17 percent in March

Mitsubishi Motors North America says its March sales rose 17 percent over last year as its sales of sedans, crossovers and sport utility vehicles increased.

The Japanese automaker said Thursday that it sold 5,434 vehicles in the United States in March.

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GM's US sales jump 20.6 percent in March

2010-04-01T10:16:18Z

General Motors said Thursday its overall March US sales jumped 20.6 percent from a year ago amid a sixth consecutive month of gains at its four core brands.

"Our March results show continued progress toward our growth plan," said Susan Docherty, GM vice president of marketing.

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GM's US sales jump 20.6% in March

2010-04-01T09:16:21Z

General Motors said Thursday its overall March US sales jumped 20.6 percent from a year ago amid a sixth consecutive month of gains at its four core brands.

"Our March results show continued progress toward our growth plan," said Susan Docherty, GM vice president of marketing.

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2010-10-25T12:36:05Z

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2010-09-08T20:36:18Z

Sometimes in New Jersey, stylish and efficient transport can make or break a special occasion. And often a limo is the only choice of transport that really fits the bill. These include prom nights, bar mitzvahs, engagement and wedding parties, airport transfers, sightseeing tours, nightlife forays, entertaining clients and business associates - the list is endless.

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2010-11-03T08:41:26Z

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Size matters at Geneva Motor Show

2010-03-03T22:15:52Z

For decades, post war Europe and North America had two different ideas of the motor car as Europeans opted for small Beetles, Minis and Cinquecentos while Americans chose something much, much bigger.

"My generation grew up with huge cars, long Cadillacs, things that looked like aircraft carriers going down the road," explained General Mot...

Nissan recalls nearly 540,000 vehicles worldwide

2010-10-22T11:00:24Z

Japan's Nissan Motor said Wednesday it would recall nearly 540,000 vehicles worldwide, most of them in the United States, due to brake pedal defects and faulty fuel gauges.

Nissan -- Japan's third-largest carmaker, and partnered with France's Renault -- said it plans ...

Recalls to fix Nissan brake pedals, gas gauges

2010-03-02T18:30:45Z

Nissan recalls 540,000 vehicles to fix brake pedals, gas gauges

Nissan Motor Co. is recalling about 540,000 pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and minivans to fix problems with brake pedals and fuel gauges.

Most of the recalled vehicles are in the U.S., with smaller numbers scattered across the globe.

The brake pedal re...

February Auto Sales: Hyundai

2010-06-25T17:35:29Z

Hyundai February sales rise 11 percent despite drag from weather in parts of US

Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea said Tuesday that its U.S. sales rose 11 percent in February, as storms in the eastern and central parts of the country kept many customers at home.

BY THE NUMBERS: Sales rose to 34,004 from 30,621 last year. So far this ye...

February Auto Sales: Mazda

2010-03-02T12:46:16Z

Mazda US sales rise 4 percent in February, led by sales of 2010 Mazda3 small car

Mazda North American Operations said Tuesday U.S. sales rose 4 percent in February, led by sales of its 2010 Mazda3 small car.

BY THE NUMBERS: Mazda sold 17,054 vehicles last month, compared with 16,...

Toyota president to brief media in China

2010-02-27T23:15:33Z

The president of Toyota will hold a news conference in Beijing on Monday over the troubled company's car recalls, a company spokesman said.

Akio Toyoda will face the press at 1000 GMT at a Beijing hotel "over the recent quality issues" affecting Toyota vehicles, the spokesman said Sunday.

Toyoda has...

Toyota president to visit China over recall row: report

2010-02-27T06:15:48Z

Toyota president Akio Toyoda will visit China to hold a news conference on the company's massive recall over defective car components, Jiji Press reported Saturday.

His news conference in Beijing Monday...

The Engine Doesn't Change For The 2010 Land Cruiser

2010-09-22T04:23:55Z

Toyota's 2010 Land Cruiser debuted in the U.S. with its popular 2008 dual Variable Valve Timing Intelligent engine still intact. This 5.7-liter double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 32-valve electronic fuel injection (EFI) V8 boasts 381 horsepower @ 5600 rpm and 401 pound-feet of torque @ 3600 rpm. The power of the Toyota-designed "smart" engine adequately compensates for the SUV's 5,688-pound curb weight.

The engine first appeared in the United States in the company's Tundra pick-up truck i...

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2010-10-27T07:23:45Z

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2010-10-24T15:16:24Z

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Toyota suspends sale of eight models over accelerator woes

2010-10-22T10:28:54Z

Toyota suspended Tuesday sales in the United States of eight largely new models while it examines problems with sticking accelerator pedals.

The move by Toyota Motor Sales USA came after the world's largest automaker recalled last week 2.3 million Toyota cars and trucks in the United States because of the accelerator problem.

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How Foreign Carmakers Make Mistakes

2010-10-22T14:42:03Z

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2010 Terrain vs. CR-V, RAV4, Tiguan, Mariner, Outlander, Forester, Grand Vitara – Comparison Tests

2010-10-27T07:23:37Z

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Schwarzenegger calls red-zone parking a mistake

2010-06-25T19:38:14Z

Schwarzenegger says parking his Porsche in red zone was mistake, shows no one is perfect

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says photographs of his Porsche illegally parked in a Beverly Hills red zone are proof that even he makes mi...

2011 Kia Sorento Test Drive and Review

2010-10-22T13:19:41Z

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Auto production up at GM Canada

2010-10-22T10:33:36Z

Some 150 previously laid-off employees are set to return to work at a General Motors manufacturing plant in Canada to meet rising demand for sport utility vehicles, officials said Monday.

The Ingersoll, Ontario plant, owned by GM-...

Preliminary reports: 3 ND college students drowned

2010-06-12T17:17:15Z

Preliminary autopsy reports: 3 ND college students drowned, full results expected in week or 2

Authorities say preliminary autopsy results show drowning as the cause of death for three North Dakota college softball players found dead inside a sport utility vehicle that sunk in a rural farm pond.

Stark County Sheriff Clarence Tuhy said Friday that t...

Honda begins mass producing new vehicle in Ohio

2010-04-16T09:25:30Z

Honda factory in Ohio begins mass producing new crossover utility vehicle

Honda Motor Co. says it has begun mass production in Ohio of its new crossover utility vehicle.

The automaker says the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour began rolling off the line Monday night at the company's factory in East ...

RISKY BUSINESS AT NISSAN

2010-10-22T10:34:38Z

RISKY BUSINESS AT NISSAN

When Toyota Motor is closing a U.S. factory and delaying opening another, you'd expect lesser players to follow suit. Yet Nissan Motor has no plans to reduce its manufacturing capacity in the U.S. "I've absolutely no worry about using our cap...

Man, woman found dead in Ohio day-care parking lot

2010-04-16T09:38:02Z

Police say a man and woman found dead in an SUV parked at a southwest Ohio day care center had both been shot in the head.

The bodies were discovered by a lawn care worker inside the vehicle outside Jelly Bean Junction Learning Centers at around 9:15 a.m., about three hours after the day care center opened.

Fairfield police U.S. special envoy on North Korea, Stephen Bosworth before their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Jung Yeon-je, Pool)

Hawks Kings Basketball

2011-01-04T22:01:19Z

Sacramento Kings forward Carl Landry, center, goes to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford, right, as Hawks center Zaza Pachulia, left, of Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger (18) scores a goal against Phoenix Coyotes' Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, during the second period of an Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger, left, shoots over Iowa forward Andrew Brommer during the first half of an NCAA college basketb...

Archdiocese Bankruptcy

2011-01-04T16:30:52Z

Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki answers questions at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, in St. Francis, Wis. Listecki said the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee is directing its attorneys to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying that pending sexual-abuse lawsuits have left it w...

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