Archive for the ‘Car Safety’ Category
Toyota & GM Recalling 660,000 Vehicles
It has been quite a while since last posting about a recall of vehicles. However, Toyota and GM reminded us of such occurances with the recall of 660,000 cars because of window problems. As AutoBlog reports, this is one aspect of joint manufacturing ventures that have to be accepted side by side with the benefits. Joint manufacturing ...
15 Million Volvos Since 1927
There are car manufacturers that are well-known as producers of the fastest cars or fuel-efficient cars, but the title for the most safest cars has always belonged to Volvo. Certainly that's one of the key factors that helped this Swedish car manufacturer to survive against sometimes cruel competition and announce that the 15 millionth Volvo has ...
Volvo To Recall 82,000 S40 And V50 models
Recalling vehicles is not helping automobile companies keep their credibility with customers, and some of the numbers of cars affected is fast becoming staggering. Volvo, for example, is recalling 82,000.The recall includes the petrol S40 and V50 models made from 2004 to 2006. Autoblog reports that the reason is corrosion that might affect on engine. The issue ...
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 9,000 Diesel Vehicles
The start of 2008 seems to be a bad year for Mercedes-Benz so far, and one marked by the recalling of thousands of vehicles. After 3 McLarrens were recalled, Mercedes-Benz USA is now recalling 9,000 diesel models. The recall includes the 2007 E320 Bluetec, ML320 CDI, and GL320 CDI. The reason is that the crankshaft doesn't ...
Maserati To Recall 56 Gran Turismo
When manufacturers recall cars which are not expensive, it's kind of understandable. But when we heard a few days ago that three Mercedes McLarren's were to be recalled, it sounded weird. Now we learn that the Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati has decided not to be left behind its German rival. According to Auto Unleashed the ...
Mercedes-Benz Recalls Three SLR McLarens
All Mercedes SLR McLaren owners be attentive as Mercedes is recalling three SLR McLarens. As Auto unleashed reports this is due to problems with windshields as they need to be cleaned and reinstalled correctly. Mercedes-Benz forgot to cover windshields with a special protecting layer. The cars to be recalled are from the 2007 series and concerns ...
Speaking While Driving Contributes To Traffic Congestion
University of Utah Psychology Professor Dave Strayer has conducted a study which concludes that those drivers who talk on cell phones while driving reach their destination later then those who don't. Drivers using cell phones drive slower and by so make everyone behind them to slower as well and congestion is ready. The findings of the ...
