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Hyundai Improves Genesis Coupe for 2011
There wasn’t much wrong with the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to begin with, but Hyundai is deciding to improve the 2011 model anyways. “All Genesis Coupe models get a refinished interior for 2011 with soft-touch, matte-finish surfaces and dark metal-grain accents on key bits and pieces, along with softer leather on the steering wheel and cloth-wrapping on the A-pillars. There's also new chrome trim on the shifter bezel, center stack …
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Ford Limits Shelby GT500 Sales to 5,500 Units
In order to maintain exclusivity, Ford has announced that sales of the 2011 Shelby GT500 will be limited to 5,500 units. Turns out that 10 added horsepower and 102 less pounds to carry around is bringing customers into Ford showrooms in search of owning there very own 2011 GT500. As Jalopnik states, “Get to the dealer quick because they're selling too fast; 3,300 units already sold.” The quick take rate …
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Electric Ford Focus Coming to Market
President Obama heads to Michigan today to visit the plant that will be building batteries for the Chevrolet Volt and the Ford Focus Electric. Most people have heard of the Volt, but the announcement of the battery supplier is the first confirmation that the electric Focus Electric will be hitting the market. The Focus electric isn't unheard of, however. "The redesigned Focus sedan and hatchback were shown at this year’s …
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Chevrolet Volt Gets Battery Warranty, Revised Fuel Economy Estimates
It's always a little nerve-racking to buy a new car model. When it comes to buying a car with new technology, the stakes are even higher. But, for buyers of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle, there should be some piece of mind. Kicking Tires writes, "When it finally goes on sale at the end of the year, Chevy’s extended-range electric Volt will come with a fully transferable eight-year, …
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Report: Toyota Acceleration Woes Caused by Driver Error
Reports indicate that human error is to blame for many cases of unintended acceleration in top-selling Toyota vehicles — not a faulty acceleration pedal as originally believed. According to The Wall Street Journal, “The U.S. Department of Transportation has analyzed dozens of data recorders from Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles involved in accidents blamed on sudden acceleration and found that the throttles were wide open and the brakes weren't engaged at …
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Toyota Attempts to Sidestep Corolla and Matrix Recall
In February, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it was investigating a steering-related issue in the 2009 to 2010 Toyota Corolla and Matrix that could affect 749,685 models. Yesterday, however, the Detroit Free Press broke news that Toyota does not want to recall the models because it doesn’t believe that the issue is a safety concern. Instead, it wants to offer free repairs to complainers. According to …
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Ford Delays Fiesta Deliveries, Hurricanes at Fault
Some American car shoppers who placed orders for the 2011 Ford Fiesta will have to wait a bit longer before taking ownership — and it’s not Ford’s fault. Autoweek reports, “Ford Motor Co.'s shipments of the 2011 Ford Fiesta subcompact to U.S. dealerships will be delayed by 10 days to two weeks because of storm-damaged railroad lines.” Hurricane Alex and Tropical Storm Bonnie are to blame. Ford spokeswoman Angie Kozleski …
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Ford Transit Connect Recall
Another day, another recall, this time it’s Ford’s mini-cargo van the Transit Connect. According to Edmunds, “Ford is recalling 33,728 of its 2010 Transit Connect vans and stopping delivery of the affected vehicles…” The reason for this massive recall: “The headliner retention push pin located on the headliner above the B-pillar trim on both the left and right side of the vehicles needs to be replaced,” says the National Highway …
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