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Kia Optima Hybrid: Independence at Forty
By Huw Evans Does life begin at 40? Well, if you’re referring to automotive life and 40 as in miles per gallon, until recently that probably wasn’t the case. Cars designed for sipping fuel were generally about as exciting as hanging wallpaper
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2012 Ferrari California and 458 Italia Recalled for Engine Failure Risk
Ferrari is recalling 35 Californias and 45 458 Italias in the U.S. as part of a larger global recall of the cars to replace the crankshaft
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2012 BMW 3 Series Recalled, Stop-Sale Order Issued
BMW is recalling 7,600 2012 3 Series because of a problem with the front head rests, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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BMW recalling 7,600 new 3 Series models over faulty head restraints
A new recall was issued by BMW of North America for faulty head restraints. The recall affects 7,600 new 2012 BMW 3 Series manufactured between October 18, 2011 and March 18, 2012
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2011-’12 Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 Recalled
Chrysler is recalling 119,072 2011-’12 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans because the cars could lose antilock brake and stability control function due to an overheated power distribution center, according to the NHTSA.
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Abandoned vehicles on the rise in Jeddah, KSA
Law enforcement officers are having a nightmare dealing with abandoned cars in Jeddah, KSA. These abandoned cars are clogging up valuable parking space in the city and the numbers are rising alarmingly. Lt.
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UAE: Car crashes cost nation 17b dirhams in three years, report reveals
Gulf News (Abu Dhabi) – Traffic accidents and fatalities cost the UAE nearly Dh17 billion between 2009 and 2011, a recent report by the Department of Economic Development (DED) shows.
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Young Passengers Zip Lips in Face of Distracted Driving, Study Says
Young passengers look the other way if a driver is texting or talking on a cell phone, according to a new distracted-driving study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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NHTSA looks into BMW 7 Series crashes
Major news outlets in the last 24 hours have been reporting on at least sixteen motor vehicle accidents and five injuries from BMW 7 Series manufactured between 2002 and 2008. MotorTrend, the Associated Press, CBS News and LA Times all state that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has elevated their investigation of these incidents to an engineering analysis which is just one short of a full recall. The main thrust of the issue involves confusion about which gear the electronic push button transmission is in and resultant roll aways after being parked.
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Scientifically Proven: Taxes Can Kill You Dead
If you value your life, don’t get on the road on Tuesday. Your chances of getting killed in an accident will be six percent higher than on any other days. Why?
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Ford Fiesta RS WRC driven
Cockermouth high street, Wednesday afternoon.
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Ford Driving Skills for Life Trains Teen Drivers to Avoid Tragedy during Impending Prom and Graduation Season
As prom and graduation season approaches, Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) is reaching out with programs designed to address the increase in life-endangering risks that teen drivers face on the road.