We all know that Chrysler had been known to make some of the most woeful and unrefined automobiles in the last decade or so and the only models that seemed to charm in some way shape or form were the SRT8 models. The original Chrysler 300 SRT8 was one of them and we absolutely loved [...]
Hyundai today announced two new recalls for the compact Elantra. The recall covers nearly 200,000 units to address concerns that airbags may not deploy properly. The first recall is for 188,697 units of the 2007-2009 Elantra over concerns that the front passenger airbag may deploy in a crash, even if it’s supposed to remain inactive. [...]
Here is another recall for today. Honda announced that it is recalling a total of 33,341 units of the Honda Odyssey minivans over windshield wiper defects. Apparently the front windshield wiper blades become frozen to the windshield, causing the rod to separate from the motor Honda received the first reports of the issue in Canada [...]
The Fiat 500 is slowly starting to make its way to dealerships in the United States. At the 2011 New York Auto Show next month, Fiat will unveil the convertible version of the Fiat 500 for the United States. The car will go on sale in the U.S. this spring. Pricing and other details will [...]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jaguar has announced a recall of 6,085 2010 XK and 2010 XF models over potential long-term problems with the power-steering system. The recall is being conducted due to the fact that power-assist steering pipes were not assembled with the correct amount of corrosion protection. That means over [...]
Japan’s massive earthquake has sent ripple waves all the way to Louisiana. General Motors announced today that it has suspended production at Shreveport Assembly in Louisiana for the week of March 21 due to a parts shortage resulting from the crisis in Japan. “We will resume production at Shreveport as soon as possible, and at [...]
Have you ever come across something on eBay or CraigsList that made you go “Woha! What is that and what is it doing on sale?” Well, someone inside egmCarTech (who browses CraigsList like it’s nobody’s business) came across a 2009 Rossion Q1 on sale in good old South Amboy, New Jersey. If you don’t remember [...]
General Motors Company announced yesterday that its Board of Directors has approved a 2nd quarterly dividend of $0.594 per share on its Series B mandatory convertible junior preferred stock. “The dividend is payable June 1, 2011 to Series B holders of record as of May 15, 2011,” GM said. “The dividend is cumulative. The total [...]
When we first brought you news about the new Saab PhoeniX Concept, we barely touched on the Saab IQon Android based infotainment system that gave the concept a minimalist interior. Well, let’s just say this isn’t the last time or the first time you’ll hear about the Saab IQon system. While Ford’s SYNC, GM’s OnStar, Toyota’s [...]
Earlier this year OnStar announced that it will start offering its core technology and services through consumer electronics retailers with the OnStar standalone rearview mirror. Well, today OnStar announced that from now on, the standalone rearview mirror will be called the OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) and will feature an external microphone for better voice quality. The [...]
