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Will Hypermiling Catch on?
July 12, 2009
Driving Today: Feature Will Hypermiling Catch on? by Tom Ripley for Driving Today The world’s economy has tripped and skinned its knee. “Cost cutting” is the term of the moment. Even the profligate spenders in Formula One are trimming their expenses -- and... more » -
Cash for Clunkers Law Grabs Consumer Interest
July 5, 2009
Driving Today: Feature Cash for Clunkers Law Grabs Consumer Interest by Luigi Fraschini for Driving Today Will the recently passed federal legislation that goes by the nickname “Cash for Clunkers” do much to aid the environment? Will it do much to limit our use... more » -
Porsche Designs the First Volkswagen
June 28, 2009
Driving Today: Feature Porsche Designs the First Volkswagen by Tom Ripley for Driving Today To many of us who grew up with the car, it seems that the Volkswagen Beetle has been around forever. But it was on a summer day 75 years... more » -
Fiat Controls Chrysler - Now What?
June 21, 2009
Driving Today: Feature Fiat Controls Chrysler -- Now What? by Tom Ripley for Driving Today One year ago, if you had asked auto industry analysts how to solve Chrysler’s chronic problems, we doubt that one of them would have said “Fiat.” Even though the venerable Italian auto company... more » -
Crossovers: The Decade's Vehicle Success Story
June 14, 2009
Driving Today: Feature Crossovers: The Decade's Vehicle Success Story by Tom Ripley for Driving Today So just what is a “crossover”? Not only is it among the hottest vehicle types in a decidedly not-so-hot market this year, but it is also essentially a cross... more »
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128,000 Carter's infant bodysuits and garments recalled for choking dangers
128,000 Carter's infant bodysuits and garments recalled for choking dangers A recall for Carter's Watch the Wear bodysuits and Carter's Sleep 'n Play one-piece garments are being recalled by its importer, Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y. Small...
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Harley-Davidson goes old school with new motorcycle models: Seventy-Two, Softail Slim
Harley-Davidson goes old school with new motorcycle models: Seventy-Two, Softail Slim Harley-Davidson is nothing if not a manufacturer with a respect for its own heritage and traditions. But the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based motorcycle maker has chosen to break with tradition...
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After more fires, York International again recalls its gas furnaces
After more fires, York International again recalls its gas furnaces York International is re-announcing the recall of some 226,000 Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T gas furnaces for manufactured homes due to more than 300 incident reports since the...
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Honda recalls 2012 Crosstour and Accord for air bag issues
Honda recalls 2012 Crosstour and Accord for air bag issues The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall alert for 2012 model year Honda Accord sedans and Honda Crosstour vehicles. The cars may have an air...
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Sneak peek: Larger, five-door Fiat 500L
Sneak peek: Larger, five-door Fiat 500L The Fiat portfolio will expand next year when the larger, five-door 500L joins the Cinquecento range in the United States. This new model will make its world debut next month at the Geneva...
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Recall: 2011 Toyota RAV4—Non-compliant curtain shield air bags
Recall: 2011 Toyota RAV4—Non-compliant curtain shield air bags Toyota is recalling 427 of its RAV4 vehicles from model year 2011 because one or both curtain shield air bags may not deploy due to the inflator potentially not performing properly....
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Recall: LTD Commodities sleeper ottoman—Leg joints can break
Recall: LTD Commodities sleeper ottoman—Leg joints can break LTD Commodities has recalled about 2,650 of its Fold-Out Sleeper Ottomans, because the welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission...
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Car owners wins lawsuit over Honda Civic Hybrid mileage claims
Car owners wins lawsuit over Honda Civic Hybrid mileage claims Heather Peters took on corporate giant Honda in a southern California small-claims court over the fuel economy of her 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. And she won. A former...
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Recall: West Elm overarching floor lamp—Electric shock hazard
Recall: West Elm overarching floor lamp—Electric shock hazard West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, has recalled about 5,750 of its Overarching Floor Lamps, because a short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard, the Consumer...
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Hewlett-Packard fax machines recalled for overheating and fire dangers
Hewlett-Packard fax machines recalled for overheating and fire dangers More than one million HP fax machines in North America are being recalled by the Hewlett-Packard company, says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today. The machines—the HP Fax 1040...
