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NewsJanuary 18, 2012

Research Council Recommends Aggressive Steps to Address Auto Electronics-Related Safety Concerns

WASHINGTON -- The increasing role of electronic systems in automobiles creates new safety oversight challenges that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) must address explicitly and proactively, according to a new report from the National Research Council's Transportation Research Board.

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NewsJanuary 18, 2012

BMW Recalling Over 88,900 Mini Cars

WASHINGTON – BMW is recalling more than 88,900 Mini cars because the electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2012

GM: Enhancements Will Further Protect Chevrolet Volt Battery from Fire Risk

WARREN, MI – General Motors announced it is adding enhancements to the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevrolet Volt to further protect the battery from the possibility of an electrical fire occurring days or weeks after a severe crash.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2012

GM Recalling Cadillac SRX Crossover SUVs

WASHINGTON – General Motors is recalling 8,789 2010-2011 model year Cadillac SRX vehicles because they may have a transmission shift cable that was improperly installed and runs the risk of coming out of the transmission bracket.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2012

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Draws 5-Star Safety Rating

DETROIT – The 2012 model-year Chevrolet Sonic has received a 5-star overall vehicle safety score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2012

Nissan Recalling 14,718 Vehicles

WASHINGTON – Nissan North America is recalling 14,718 2011 and 2012 model year vehicles because they may have faulty bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine.

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NewsDecember 21, 2011

DOT Launches Crackdown on Drunk Driving

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Transportation last week kicked off a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving coinciding with the winter holiday season.

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NewsDecember 21, 2011

NHTSA Issues Safety Advisory for Holiday Season Driving

WASHINGTON -- To promote safe travels this holiday season, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued an advisory Dec. 21 recommending that drivers take a number of precautions. Find out what measures the NHTSA recommends.

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NewsDecember 21, 2011

GM Recalling 3,150 Chevrolet Captivas

WASHINGTON – General Motors is recalling 3,150 2011-2012 model-year Chevrolet Captiva vehicles because of their potential to leak power steering fluid, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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NewsDecember 21, 2011

Nissan Recalling Sentras and Jukes

WASHINGTON – Nissan North America next month will issue two separate recalls – one involving more than 33,800 2010-2011 model-year Sentra vehicles, and another involving more than 28,290 2011 model-year Jukes.

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