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NewsApril 22, 2009

Road Salt Corrosion Risk Spurs Series of Hyundai Recalls

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Hyundai Motor Co. has issued a series of vehicle recalls because of the risk of corrosion in states that use salt to de-ice roads.

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NewsMarch 18, 2009

GM Recalls More than 276,000 Vehicles Because of Transmission Shift Position Issue

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- General Motors is recalling 276,729 MY 2009 vehicles because of a potential problem with the transmission shift cable adjustment clip, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website.

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NewsMarch 18, 2009

General Motors Recalls '09 Hummer H3T Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- General Motors is recalling 1,738 MY 2009 Hummer H3T vehicles because some of them have a condition in which the fuel tank front support strap may fracture, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2009

Ford Recalls '09 4X2 Rangers

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Ford is recalling 11,134 MY 2009 4X2 Ranger vehicles because some front wheel spindles were improperly manufactured.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2009

Chrysler Recalls '09 Town & Country, Dodge Caravan Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Chrysler is recalling 13,350 MY 2009 Town & Country and Dodge Caravan vehicles because of an electrical system issue.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2009

GM Recalls '05-'06 Pontiac G6 Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- General Motors is recalling 8,012 MY 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 9, 2009

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Increase 5% in 2008-CY

Overall fleet car maintenance costs rose 5 percent for the 2008-calendar year compared to 2007, primarily due to increased prices for replacement tires and higher labor rates. Partially mitigating these increases were flat PM expenses and increased vehicle quality, resulting in fewer warranty claims and vehicle recalls. These findings are based on a survey of actual maintenance expenses of 70,374 passenger cars conducted by GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2009

Toyota Recalls '06 and '07 Yaris Cars

SAN FRANCISCO --- Toyota Motor Sales USA said it was recalling about 134,900 Yaris vehicles sold in the United States.

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NewsJanuary 21, 2009

Chrysler Recalls 18,000 Aftermarket Steering Linkages on Dodge Rams

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Chrysler is recalling 18,000 aftermarket steering linkages used for service on some MY 2003-2008 Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickup trucks.

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NewsJanuary 14, 2009

New England Wheels Recalls Ford E-Series Vehicles With Wheelchair Lifts

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- New England Wheels is recalling 513 MY 2005-2007 Ford E-Series vehicles equipped with Ricon platform-style wheelchair lifts.

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